jrobbin44

I've found the same applies in my job. I think it is a hospital thing and am really ready to move on. No matter what, we are defenseless against any accusations/gossip/drama reported to our directors. Even if they know for a fact that the report is innacurate, we still get that mark against us, even if it isn't on the "permanent record". Stresses me out just to think about going to work .

I realize thids is a very old thread, but came upon it by searching "hate nursing", lol. I'm going to try to pm you tomorrow (getting ready for work). Research is in my blood (my father us an entomologist ), and my micro professor tried valiently to keep me in research, but as a single mom, nursing made more sense financially. I'm definitely interested in a career path such as this, and eould love to talk to you more about it!

greener pastures- I thought someone mentioned that when I started because I transferred in-house to another position (I AM in NY btw...), but was just so thrown by the whole thing, I didn't know what to do.

Thank you everyone for the words of encouragement. I have chosen to take a position working as the nurse for 4 day habs locally. Because of my experience with the population, they actually almost matched my current rate of pay (a big deal, because you always take a down grade in pay going from a hospital to anything else). So many people feel this will be a great fit for me, so I feel encouraged. My heart is still broken over the way I was treated at my current hospital, BUT.... the CNO apparently felt that way too and did offer me a position on another floor. I've chosen not to take that because I'm having a hard time getting over the trust issue (being told I'm a "great nurse" to being demoted), but she has offered me all of my sick/vacation time accrued, as well as my insurance through June, as well as July if needed, so clearly, she agreed that this was not the appropriate action. I AM eligible to return in the future since I am leaving as a nurse in good standing, but for now, I'm just trying to do a LOT of self talk to regain some confidence before moving on to the new job. Again, I am so grateful for the support!

Just agonizing and very disheartening. I worked so hard to get through school- to pass my boards- etc. even to get the job at this particular hospital, and I feel like a complete failure. Being fired/unfired/ unsure within the first 3 months of practice. On the positive, I was offered another FT job working with the Developmentally Disabled today (interview was yesterday). I have 2 developmentally disabled children, so maybe this is the right place for me....

Concrete examples include not rehooking pt returned to unit to NG tube. HOWEVER, no one (per protocol) told me he was back. Another nurse accepted him back, but never told me. She apologized later, but the only thing that was communicated was that I didn't rehook him. Critical thinking includes things like giving Drs nore info than they need, giving IV vasotec w/out tele certified RN there, though nothing was mentioned by the RN trainjng me on it the week before and i did administer properly. Have had several preceptors throughout due to staffing. No write ups were made about these, so while I admit I should have looked it up, not sure if that counts as a med error. Putying a pt w/low BP flat instead of Trendelenberg. Also, not getting admissions done quickly enough. Worrying about the "little things" like orders for SCDs, not delegating enough. That has been the feedback.

So I did call the board of licensing. Since I made no med errors/safety errors, there would be no "mark" so to speak on my license. Thats a relief to start with...

Tech is an aide withca pay cut. Sitter is a safety companion, even lower pay cut

Nothing missing from the story as far as,I know. I was told my ceitical thinking is not where it should be at this point (3 mos), and where I was told originally that if I didn't make it on the tele /step down unit, I would be transferred to another floor, I was presented with tgis step down to sitter ($10/hr) or tech ($14.50/hr). I have put in apps elsewhere, and am waiting to see what the CNO says Friday (who supposedly rescinded the demotion to offer me another position as an RN), but don't trust anything anyone says until I see it on paper. Everything I had been told so far was not true, so I'm feeling a little scared. I have apps in other places... no med errors /write ups, etc. Just not good enough.

Thank you. I'm going to check with the Board of Licensing tomorrow, but still kind of in panic mode and completely unsure of what my future holds.... whether I can pay the bills next month, etc. I worked so hard for this (single parent with 2 developmentally disabled children), and to "fail" within the first 3 months is just overwhelming.

Replied below... wasn't sure where to reply!

I am a new RN, yes. Graduated in December, passed boards in February. Is "constructive dismissal" a nice term for forced resignation?

I've seen a few threads along these lines which have helped me feel "not alone", but I have a few questions I haven't seen the answers to. I started out on a cardiac/step down unit and was told if it wasn't a "fit", they would help me find another floor. I anticipated this switch as I was struggling to keep up on some levels... first job outside of home after 15 years, "adult learner", etc. Last week, the charges/acting director met with me, and as I had anticipated, they deemed I wasn't a "good fit". No write ups/med errors, just not catching on quick enough. HOWEVER, instead of the move to another floor, they told me there was no other position available (despite the med-surg floor offering double overtime to nurses because they are so short), and offered me a position as a tech or sitter! You can imagine my complete devastation. It has taken me a good week to even get out of bed. I was informed by HR that if I didn't accept one of these positions, they would have to report the firing to the licensing commission which would affect future jobs, if any. I'm in NY. Is this true? Is everything ruined now because I didn't fit correctly? In the meantime, the Chief Nursing Officer called me in to offer me "another chance on a different floor", though I won't know for sure until Friday that that offer still stands and have very quickly put applications into other facilities while I am technically still a "nurse in good standing". I am extremely disheartened. On top of that, I'm a single parent and have no way to pay my bills in the upcoming month without a job. Definitely on the pity pot, but looking to get off! Any input would be appreciated!