Starting my 40th year

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Hi gang!

So I just have my yearly eval, which was over-all exceptional. But ...and there always is one...my manager who is half my age seems to me to be hung up on one particular thing....at times I appear anxious. Now granted this is not new to me even with this level of experience. I am admittedly a perfectionistic person...I often am assigned challenging clients. I love what I do most days and would like to continue.

Suggestions.

Again thank you all for your input and chat....it does help. I have an action plan....most to do with how I ask for assistance.

Trying to smile more. Always try keep updated on everything even if it's not my assignment....even that is hard cause you

are just plain too busy!

I will just continue to do my best.

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Wait, what is an action plan? Sounds like a euphimism for written disciplinary action.

Do you need to take stock of the landscape here? Not to be a Debbie Downer but you need to know what this is about (bigger picture).

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Wait, what is an action plan? Sounds like a euphimism for written disciplinary action.

Do you need to take stock of the landscape here? Not to be a Debbie Downer but you need to know what this is about (bigger picture).

Only something I plan to do or if you will co tonite to do. Nothing ordered to do.

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Again thanks for the encouragement and points of view...so appreciated.

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So tonight I had a "meeting" with my manager again....unfortunately I made an error and started the wrong feeding on my baby. We caught it right away (thank goodness), but had to be reported since it involved breast milk. I feel terrible....this is the first error I have Ever Had...and I am being Totally Honest. But tonight I was made to feel like crap...and have to jump hoops so I am more conscious of detail. Yah Right!! Like I haven't already looked at my practice since this happened and made changes.

How much more can I take is the question here.

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First of all thanks for all the kind remarks regarding the longevity of my career....this has been in a NICU.

I have worked all in the NICU....level 3 sometimes floating to level 2 or PICU, even Travel Nursing.

No never an issue with anything safety...in fact I am very much a perfectionist. I have been a

preceptor, transport nurse, charge nurse, bereavement coordinator, and now just reg. bedside

care. Great career. Love my job...just wondering why in the last couple of years all of a sudden

to do your best (as always) is not "good enough" you know what I mean??

They have to tell you something to improve on right? Nobody's perfect

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They have to tell you something to improve on right? Nobody's perfect

Well I proved that after my first error last week. Feel Terrible.

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Specializes in Pediatrics Retired.
Well I proved that after my first error last week. Feel Terrible.

Check the box, forget about it, and move on, Nurse!

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Specializes in critical care, ER,ICU, CVSURG, CCU.

It could be a little worst (( not, smiles))

46 years 6/20/18........

You did not survive 4 decades of nursing, without being a great nurse

Just shake it off......

Best wishes

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Check the box, forget about it, and move on, Nurse!

I understand and yet know I should feel bad...I do not intend on making light of any error. Never think it will happen to you I guess. Just Greatful it was no harm as a result.

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Check the box, forget about it, and move on, Nurse!

The thing is I do not want to forget, or the error could happen again. Of Coorifice I never wanted or intended on this happening...but it was my fault.

My family thinks I am being "hunted", and should leave. It's a difficult thing to consider at age 60. And I have the majority positive days still.

Move on....easier said than done until I meet this week to see what type of hoop I must jump.

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Specializes in Pediatrics Retired.
The thing is I do not want to forget, or the error could happen again. Of Coorifice I never wanted or intended on this happening...but it was my fault.

My family thinks I am being "hunted", and should leave. It's a difficult thing to consider at age 60. And I have the majority positive days still.

Move on....easier said than done until I meet this week to see what type of hoop I must jump.

Let me rephrase...let it go - you won't forget - you've wrung your hands and beat yourself up enough, so put it in whatever mental compartment it fits and move forward. Eh?

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