Should I quit?

If you feel like this and questioning yourself then I would say the time is to get out and find another job. I would suggest leaving in a way so you don't burn any bridges. Also make sure you have a job to go to :)

If yoou ask me,i'll tell you to quit gracefully to avoid denting your hard earned licence.But on the other end,you are the one on the spot.You have to follow your heart.Have somewhere to work first before quitting so that by so doing,you'll have a set out place to go.Goodluck.

Azor

Seems like to me that the nursing administration and the Nurse Managers are not following up on people who don't put information in the nurse's book, etc.

Your post could have been mine, having similar experiences spanning 2+ years only as there are no options in my area to suit the shifts I absolutely need without exception - I would give notice after securing a new position.

Should you decide to tough it out - a couple of suggestions regarding your post:

If a med is unavailable - obtain an order to hold it until pharmacy delivers.

Provide a written response to and get a copy of any write ups.

Keep a detailed journal of any meetings and/or incidents regarding your performance and/or disrespectful treatment including names of any witnesses to these events.

It has been my experience that:

Nurses eat their young.

There will be those who will try to make others look bad so they look good.

When subordinates witness disrespectful treatment by superiors, they tend to follow suit.

There will be some who will dislike you no matter what and for no apparent reason and you may feel the same.

However:

Always treat the newbie as you wish you had been treated.

Rely only on your own good performance, professionalism and integrity, realizing and admitting your mistakes turning them into positive learning experiences.

Treat even those you dislike with courtesy and respect even if they don't return it.

A Story:

I was called into a meeting with the DON and a unit manager after a nurse had reported another nurse treating me with blatant disrespect. I was told that this was unacceptable and instructed to file a grievance when this behavior is exhibited. I calmly replied that if I did so no one including present company would go unscathed nor would I get anything done - adding that I thought I was hired to work not make friends however if I did in the process it would be great. I also told them that if my performance did not meet their standards and if my nursing judgement couldn't be trusted, I didn't understand why the facility continued to employ me and now if I could be excused I had work to do. I was never treated badly by this unit manager again and the DON was eventually fired, reportedly in part for her poor treatment of staff.

Sorry about the looong post. Wishing you the best whatever your decision.

Oh yeah, Shouldn't the ADON know if the resident in your post was or was not in the facility!?!

it seems like they are trying to cover themselves at the cost of yours. i think you should quit asap without a two week notice or a job to go to. cause you can alwys get a job at the cost of time, but you cant work as a nurse when you dont have a license. plus, it seems like the facilty you work at wont be giving you good remarks anyways, so just save yourself and get out of there.

Ohhh MY! It sounds like you are reliving my past! I had the same thing happen to me with my first nursing job. Mine was a little different (a new DON was brought in). Another LPN (who would have jumped off a building for her) ran to her for every little blank on my MAR that I didn't sign. One Thursday I was given two different "write- up's" for things that occurred/didn't occur on my OFF DAYS! As in skin audits, etc.... Anyway I had an honest to goodness medication omission the next day. My nerves were a wreck because they had been riding me for months and I knew they were out to get me. If I were you I would resign and beat them to the punch. That was the first job I had ever been terminated from and it kills me to have to explain it to prospective employers.

On a lighter note, you do have your license, you are in demand. They cannot take that away from you. If they are making you feel bad and trying to ambush you do not give them that chance!!!!! You can get another job tomorrow! Sorry I got a little long winded, but my heart goes out to you!

Thanks everyone for the words of wisdom and advice I truly appreciate it. I am currently still employed at this facility however I will be leaving soon due to a job offering me 21 an hour with benefits(which I did not have there:)They also offered me a two week general orientation and then a special shift orientation which is hard to pass up. I only got 2 day orientation where I am now(sorta lol). They have been extra nice lately and its sickening because I know it isn't sincere. I have yet to tell them about this but I will soon. Again I say thanks:)

I am so happy for you! Congrats!!!!

Congratulations!

And pick up malpractice. www.nso.com

I worked in a similar type of place and they went after me with the BON. Didn't win, but I will never be without coverage again.

Good for you. Don't look back, and don't allow the people from your current job affect your thinking in your new job.