Scottbemis

All complaints have been about my nursing actions. As far as I know, none of them are in regard to my demeanor. My charting has always validated my actions. I have been told that I appear humble in regard to my nursing practice and I have done serious self reflection, I understand there is a common denominator but on one hand I am being told I am a good nurse then on the other I have complaints filed. I am at a loss for what to do.

I am telling you what I know. As far as the complaint, one was going to lunch while the pt was getting his milk/high sugar snacks and the other one was not placing a foley in the patient. You have no reason to believe me, but I am the first to admit making a mistake and if I had rose colored glasses out, it wasn't about me. It was thinking that I could work in a professional field and recieve a professional level of respect. Anytime I had an issue with something a co-worker did, I took it to them so they could explain why they did/didn't do something. The question I am asking is of this is something common (or isolated to me) and what are my other options in nursing - primarily because I don't think this will stop (4 years and multiple jobs). And it could be just me, I could be a terrible nurse for all I know... Complaints have always come from other nurses and always female.

Ok. Currently - pt had low bs, had staff give him milk and high sugar snacks (note he had minimal signs of hypoglycemia) and I went to lunch knowning it would take time to increase his bs. Took his bs when I got back and it was normal. = complaint Previously - pt had an indwelling foley cath which fell out on A shift. Nurse asked me to replace it because she was going off duty. Pt had a sacral flap done and there was concern of incontinence. Discussed putting a foley back in with patient, which patient refused. Pt proved he was continent and i contacted the MD who D/C'd the order. = complaint It goes on and on...

Hi, I was wondering if this happens to anyone else, but no matter where I work within the first month there are always complaints about my work. When these are finally brought to my attention (by a manager or DON *never the person making the complaint*), I explain my thought process and the manager agrees with me and it goes away until another one pops up. My background - nurse for 4 years, EMT for 6 years. I have worked in psychiatric nursing, rehab nursing, skilled nursing and long-term care (because I can't get a job in a hospital - but that is another issue). What are my options? I am at the point of wanting to give up nursing...