I was working on a trauma and had to leave my assigned section because I am also assigned to traumas. Was in the trauma room for 30+ minutes. One of the nurses in my assigned area came to the trauma room and said, word for word "when you're done I need to do some stuff." [emoji58][emoji58][emoji58] who does that???
I found that extremely rude but since I was busy I brushed it off at the time, but after I'm just like ***. I honestly can't believe it. Then I come back and there are 6 dirty beds, an almost hour late EKG on top of other things.
I'm still upset about the whole situation and was going to let my manager know but she had left for the day.
Specializes in Allergy/ENT, Occ Health, LTC/Skilled.
I was an STNA for two years before getting my LPN so I can hear what your saying. I have seen plenty of people vent on here about co-workers so I am not sure why everyone is getting defensive about your post. But you need to pick your battles. It's hard to work with lazy people when they are technically above you because what can you really do? It's hard to confront lazy nurses, especially during a shift, because they will usually deflect and start being obnoxiously offended because they know your right. Luckily, your in a hospital, so I am assuming you do not come across her often right? If so, then definitely let it go.
I recently started in a skilled LTC where the techs/STNAs are our co-workers. They have their own boss, they do not get assignments from us or reprimanded from us unless it's something that needs to be urgently addressed like patient abuse. It really changes the atmosphere of the contention that can exist between Nurse and nurse aides. When I say "Hey, do you care to call me when so and so is ready for their bedtime meds" they know I asking, not demanding, because technically I can't demand anything of them. I think in the previous model, it sets aides up to feel like the nurses do not want to help the team out when that may not be the case but the nurse is their superior so it feels like it. It works really well, I know its not possible in all healthcare enviroments though.
I was an STNA for two years before getting my LPN so I can hear what your saying. I have seen plenty of people vent on here about co-workers so I am not sure why everyone is getting defensive about your post. But you need to pick your battles. It's hard to work with lazy people when they are technically above you because what can you really do? It's hard to confront lazy nurses, especially during a shift, because they will usually deflect and start being obnoxiously offended because they know your right. Luckily, your in a hospital, so I am assuming you do not come across her often right? If so, then definitely let it go.
I recently started in a skilled LTC where the techs/STNAs are our co-workers. They have their own boss, they do not get assignments from us or reprimanded from us unless it's something that needs to be urgently addressed like patient abuse. It really changes the atmosphere of the contention that can exist between Nurse and nurse aides. When I say "Hey, do you care to call me when so and so is ready for their bedtime meds" they know I asking, not demanding, because technically I can't demand anything of them. I think in the previous model, it sets aides up to feel like the nurses do not want to help the team out when that may not be the case but the nurse is their superior so it feels like it. It works really well, I know its not possible in all healthcare enviroments though.
It's not even that I mind being bossed around though. Like a nurse can be epitome of demanding and I wouldn't bat an eye because it's my job to do whatever they're asking me to do. The thing that irked me was that I was in the trauma room as if whatever she wanted me to do was more important than what I was doing and that when I came back, nothing was even attempted. I don't tell on people because I haven't seen anything that would endanger patients or anything illegal so it's never that serious. And it's not that serious, I was just heated.
Specializes in Allergy/ENT, Occ Health, LTC/Skilled.
I'm glad it was moved to a lower level.
Are the nurse in question lol? Don't be such a Grinch. We have all at one time complained about co-workers, feeling like they aren't doing their part. Acting like she belongs on a "lower level" because she is a tech is very unbecoming of you. Aides/techs are an essential part of the healthcare team, I certainly couldn't do my job well without providing the care and services they do.
Specializes in Mental Health, Gerontology, Palliative.
She shouldn't have been drowning, the licensed nursing staff was adequately staffed and when I came back the same patients were in their rooms. Not to mention this is an urgent care type of set up
You are a nurse?
How are you qualified to assess this nurses patient load?
Specializes in Mental Health, Gerontology, Palliative.
I'm so irritated, not sure who else to vent to.
I was working on a trauma and had to leave my assigned section because I am also assigned to traumas. Was in the trauma room for 30+ minutes. One of the nurses in my assigned area came to the trauma room and said, word for word "when you're done I need to do some stuff." [emoji58][emoji58][emoji58] who does that???
I found that extremely rude but since I was busy I brushed it off at the time, but after I'm just like ***. I honestly can't believe it. Then I come back and there are 6 dirty beds, an almost hour late EKG on top of other things.
I'm still upset about the whole situation and was going to let my manager know but she had left for the day.
I think you are being a touch precious.
She didnt demand you went and did her stuff straight away. Her words (as stated by you) "when you are done..."
I had a patient fall today, and ended up with a badly broken hip. Took us about an hour to get her to an acute care hospital, the following hour after that was alot of phoning and letting family know, documentation, including incident forms, post falls assessment, resident movement and more. All stuff that had to be done fairly quickly. To my CNAs it probably looked like I was sitting on my ass.
I've found many CNAs/techs have no real idea of what is involved in my job as RN and shift leader
Had she come into the room demanding that you do it now, you may have grounds for complaint.
I've found many CNAs/techs have no real idea of what is involved in my job as RN and shift leader
That is one thing that is frustrating in the ER. The unit clerks try to constantly get us to take the patients to CT and it's like "no, I have three antibiotics to hang and not even close to charting." Unfortunately, I was too busy to take on that additional duty at that time that could be delegated to the tech. I can't delegate hanging antibiotics to an unlicensed personnel.
The CNAs at this facility also have it easy. Some do require them to do all the EKGs, transports, splinting, foley insertion, etc. I had to insert IVs and draw blood when I was a tech too.
No, I'm just a tech. I had to do the initial process of obtaining vitals, blood sugar, EKG, etc. then I stayed to assist with restraining patient, continuous monitoring, grabbing whatever the nurses and doctor wanted (having pharmacy paged, etc) and didn't leave until they said they didn't need me anymore. I've been in there longer before giving chest compressions
Continuous monitoring may not be appropriate for a tech if it is what I think it is. Chest compressions is a different story because I would assume the patient wouldn't have a heart beat and more staff would be in there (if you were doing chest compressions correctly).
Wow I bet your sad you came here to vent after being jumped on by defensive nurses! I see nurses vent on here all the time. It must be because you are a tech so you should never get upset! Before I became a nurse it was very frustrating to work with lazy nurses! But as an adult to an adult before going to your manager I would talk to the nurse in question. Is this something that this nurse does on a regular basis, or was it just that busy! Sometimes nurses don't understand how truly busy a tech is until they don't have one!
LPNtoRNin2016OH, LPN
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I was an STNA for two years before getting my LPN so I can hear what your saying. I have seen plenty of people vent on here about co-workers so I am not sure why everyone is getting defensive about your post. But you need to pick your battles. It's hard to work with lazy people when they are technically above you because what can you really do? It's hard to confront lazy nurses, especially during a shift, because they will usually deflect and start being obnoxiously offended because they know your right. Luckily, your in a hospital, so I am assuming you do not come across her often right? If so, then definitely let it go.
I recently started in a skilled LTC where the techs/STNAs are our co-workers. They have their own boss, they do not get assignments from us or reprimanded from us unless it's something that needs to be urgently addressed like patient abuse. It really changes the atmosphere of the contention that can exist between Nurse and nurse aides. When I say "Hey, do you care to call me when so and so is ready for their bedtime meds" they know I asking, not demanding, because technically I can't demand anything of them. I think in the previous model, it sets aides up to feel like the nurses do not want to help the team out when that may not be the case but the nurse is their superior so it feels like it. It works really well, I know its not possible in all healthcare enviroments though.