goodnurseguy

I am in orientation at the VA hospital in Salisbury nc. I was wondering how is it like working here compared to the private sector. I will be working on the floor. I have heard varying things from accountability issues to lazy people. I just like to have some expectation before I actually get there.

I am in orientation at the VA hospital in Salisbury nc. I was wondering how is it like working here compared to the private sector. I will be working on the floor. I have heard varying things from accountability issues to lazy people. I just like to have some expectation before I actually get there.

I am in the hiring process at the va. I will be coming from private sector. Does anyone know of any notable differences between the two as far as floor nursing is concerned. I'm hoping there is a difference in pay. Everybody raves about the benefits. Any insight about this would be appreciated

The only this people mention to me r things like forgeting to document on a care plan or "small stuff like that.

My nurse manager writes me notes as well as I'm sure other co workers. There r some shortcomings that I have but I don't see any glaring things. I would think that if I did something that jeperdizes patient safety then I would certainly know about it

I am a male nurse in a semi rural medium sized hospital. I have been in nursing for 4 years and tell you the truth I actually find it very rewarding. I dont "dread going to work and love patients at every level. My problem is that in the last 5 months or so, numerous co-workers (nurses, cna's) have implied that I am a bad nurse. One nurse said that I should retire, others have questioned how did I get through nursing school. One conversation occurred in an elevator that some asked me if this is just another job for me? I'm thinking to myself am I this bad that everyone is talking about how bad I am doing? One nurse said that i wouldnt be so bad if they had oriented me when I first started out. I have lost sleep over this and has stressed me out tremendously. I actually think Im a good nurse and i go to great lengths to make sure my patient are well taken care of. I have never been repremanded, written up or disiplined. I never call out never arrive late and I have a great attitude towards everyone. My nurse manager actually writes thank you letters to my house thanking me for the quality of care i give to my patients and how much she likes working with me. All my performance evaluations are positive. If someone has a problem with me or if im doing something wrong them just tell me, rather than everyone talking about how I am such a horrible nurse. This really bothers me and effects every aspect of my life. Can anyone give me a there prospective on this, any advise? thanks