A new grad, young nurse landed her DREAM job. Or what she thought would be her dream job in ICU. After orientation and on her own, she quit and said she thought she was dangerous and could kill a patient. The training was poor and the bullying was second to worst I have seen. That day she went home and gave up her life. Later, her parents notified the floor/ unit.
Now, obviously not every nurse under these circumstances has the same outcome. But, what can be done to change the (mean-girl- middle school) culture on floor? Who do you complain to? Who recognizes this as an issue with not just that nurse but many whom have left the floor for the same reasons?
How do you cope, who should be there to help nurses cope? Has this happened where you work?
Oh dear God, parents calling their childrens' managers?! I've had some major hiccups at work, but would never think of calling my parents to intercede!
During my 20+ years of nursing, I have seen some unimaginable bullying and rudeness. I'm not sure why such a caring profession can cultivate such mean behavior amongst our own. They always tell you to address the person first, then your supervisor, HR etc. Unfortunately, from my experience, training is almost always subpar and inadequate. Again, address this with your mentor, supervisor, HR. If a pattern becomes evident for either of these issues, then the appropriate resource can assist appropriately My heart goes out to this young nurse and her family and friends. Most work places offer EAP(limited counseling sessions which may be helpful). I hope that her coworkers who treated her so badly, will reflect on their actions which contributed to this young nurse's suicide. Bullying and mean behavior should never be tolerated in any environment.
nursevickis, My faith in humanity restored by your comment... It seems people on here think a thread about a young nurse's suicide is the perfect place and opportunity to complain about young nurses in general, zero tact.
whichone'spink, BSN, RN
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Oh dear God, parents calling their childrens' managers?! I've had some major hiccups at work, but would never think of calling my parents to intercede!