blsmith95

Thank you all for the suggestions. In the almost 2 years I’ve been here I’ve tried to offer many suggestions of change which all fall on deaf ears. There’s a lot of “if it’s broke don’t fix it” around here. However, much of their system, from my point of view, is broken. I’ve spoken with my manager about me being hesitant and the only response I get is there’s no one else to do it because of seniority. I’ve started applying elsewhere. Hopefully I hear from them sooner or later! In the mean time, I hope nothing goes too terribly wrong while I’m stuck in this position!

Hi all, I am looking for some advice about a sticky situation I’m in. I have worked in med surg for going on 2 years. At my year mark I left my first nursing job to go try out a specialty. I quickly realized (2 months later) it was not a place that supported growth or education of their nurses, had terrible scheduling, and not so great staff. So, my old manager found out I wasn’t enjoying it, and offered me my job back, which I accepted. I have been back for almost a month now. And very quickly remembered why I left in the first place. Terrible staffing, quick staff turnover, manager who wants to be everyone’s friend, soooo much gossiping, etc. When I offered to come back I was told I would have to start being in charge in April, however once I officially came back I had to start doing it that week. Being in charge is fine generally, however I am on night shift. Our units might shift charge takes up to 8 patients, calls all doctors, records charge report, fills out papers with pt info (reason they’re there, general care for pt, history, testing they’ve had done, medications receiving, home care, etc.). With all young staff members who also have 8 patients a piece. I feel very unsafe doing this all by myself while simultaneously having to care for my own 8 patients and ensure the others are taking care of theirs, helping with questions, transporting, etc. So ultimately, I am extremely miserable. I feel like there’s no other choice than for me to get out of here. But I am very worried about how this will make me look to future employers. But this entire situation is making me very anxious and depressed. Just looking for some advice on what you all might do?

Took my test today via computer, and got the results immediately. I haven't taken one single science class, except a natural biology class about insects, as I recently switched my major from Education to Nursing. I am applying for an ADN program that only requires you to get a "Basic" preparedness level (BUT it is competitive as we get in based on a points system, so higher is better). Program Type: ADN Adjusted Individual Total Score: 66.7% ATI Academic Preparedness Level: Proficient Mean - National: 64.3% Mean - Program: 64.9% Percentile Rank - National: 56% Percentile Rank - Program: 55% Reading A.I.S.: 76.2% Mathematics A.I.S.: 80.0% Science A.I.S.: 45.8% English and Language Usage A.I.S.: 76.7% So, as I said, I will definitely be able to get in BUT I'm VERY unhappy with my score. I studied SO hard for the science, as I knew it was where I would mess up the most. I will definitely be retaking as I know if I brought up my science score, my score would be much higher.