The Unit of The Bitter and ****** Nurses

[Health-Nut]

I am a Tech at a level one Trauma Unit, the hospital is a good one, but the unit I work on is like stepping into the twilight zone. Really. I have not worked there a year and I have heard countless times from numerous people all the nurses on your unit never look very happy. I thought it was just my perception but it's true. It's the MICU it's fill of stool, and vents and stage three sores it smells bad as soon as you step onto the unit as soon as the elevator opens in the morning, I about lose my stomach. All the Nurses I know from other units absolutley hate being pulled there they say it's the poop hall. All the nurses are critical and always palcing blame instead of admitting their mistakes, they give the Techs a hard time as if they are better. Hello I always over hear Doctors talking down to them and giving them looks like your stupid so it's like they have major issues. They are always rushing around looking mad. I feel the energy and it's really getting to me. I plan to be a CRNA and I have a great mentor and she encourages me to stick with it cause I need to be placed there once I become a Nurse so Ican apply to Anesthetist school, but it's so bad I am starting to think badly of the whole Nursing profession, I know most nurses are very sweet, smart and kind. But I this unit so much. The Nurses and even the Nurse manager will more readily blame a Tech before owning up to not doing their jobs, or slacking off.

On occassion I am pulled to other units and see other nurses (and it was months of working on this bitter unit before I had the opportunity to do this) I see how Nursing really is, the energy is claming and nurturing they do not make you feel stupid and bel;eive it or not they say goodmoring with a smile. What should I do I am really considering quitting because it is affecting my stress levels at home I come home every day upset over something, stress and jaded about Nursing and I always feel ****** too. I just need some advice as to what I need to do, I have already complained to employee realtions once about some abusive behaviors towrds me but theres still the horrible energy and It's made me hate nursing and I am considering another career, but I get home and I log onto this site and look at other nursing sites and I am grounded and I remember why I want to be a Nurse. I am also needing to support my family. I have the perfect position for what I need to do for my future career but I cannot handle working there much longer. I honestly thought about walking out today. Please some advice.:angryfire:sniff:

[RedhairedNurse, BSN, RN]

Find another job before you become too jaded.

One more thing, this isn't the only MICU, there are lots of other places that I'm sure would love to have you.

[Katie5]

Bad vibes..It's true you want to become a CRNA eventually( good for you:wink2:).

And I'd never be so hasty, as much as I can, tell someone, to quit something but from the harried way you sound, it's already affecting your stress level and rubbing off on you. At this point in time, it's no longer about you staying put and trying to change the nurses.

Nah, right now it's about survival instincts-it's about saving yourself before you become so jaded. Nursing is an awesome profession.Focus on that whilst seeking for better placement. And no you won't be a coward.

[RAYLO!]

you seem like a nice person,, sounds like this place is taking your soul... you know what is best for you.. i say Run unless they start addressing staffing sounds like there she be another tech!

also management that doesn't listen will not until go up the chain or get new management....

[ohmeowzer RN, RN]

go find a job more uplifting.. you seem like a nice person..

[nunnurse1]

You can do better! There are lots of places that would be more nurturing for you and you may just have to take a leap. I had a unit clerk nursing job for 3 months and cried on the way to work and on the way home. I finally told them i needed a second clerk to help and they ignored me. Guess what? I told them i would not be back. Sometimes you have to stand up for your own sanity.

[leslie :-D]

those poor, poor pts.

leslie

[PedsDrNurseTheo, ADN, BSN, MSN, DNP, RN, EMT-P, NP]

those poor, poor pts.

leslie

:yeahthat: Was my thought as well. Toxic environments affect everyone - not just the people who work there - but the very people we're there for.

Sad.

[Health-Nut]

Thats also a issue, it's the pts. I hear many times say the Nurses are very unhappy. I see more and more pts and their families complaining about the mediocre care they recieve.

[PostOpPrincess, BSN, RN]

those poor, poor pts.

leslie

When I was reading, my stomach was churning from thinking about those poor things. I honestly believe that Karma comes back to haunt those who don't care. It hurts the heart and soul.

[lsad78]

My first position as an RN out of school was on a unit very similar to this one...Completely toxic environment...No teamwork at all...Patient's were not the top priority and it killed me to see... I am now in a position although the "nursing" is much much more intense and fast paced, the staff is a god send...We are a team and always there for each other...When someone is drowning we stop what we are doing to help...My suggestion...Don't get discouraged..It's time to move on...I honestly (like you) had a bad taste in my mouth when it came to bedside nursing but now I am truly grateful to be part of this profession and working with an A plus team!...I know you will find it too...Just don't give up...This profession needs people like you!..

[freefalr]

health-nut, i have been in a similar situation with rampant toxicity. you cannot fight it alone. it is pervasive and will erode any positivity you have. i feel horrible for those patients and pray they have no idea what is going on behind the scenes.

i hope you find yourself a workplace where you can be happy, grow, and thrive as a nurse. :redpinkhe