unfair assignments

Sour Lemon · Oct 25, 2016

Bringing all this up as you've got one foot out the door will do nothing but burn bridges. I would let it be.

I do "get" what you're saying though, because it's happened to me on occasion ....but I tend to speak up at that time. "Hey guys, I'm not sure it's fair that I have all three airborne isolation patients. Can we split these up?" You can be diplomatic, but still advocate for yourself.

As for being punished for being efficient, that's a little trickier at times. I'll tend to tolerate a heavier, busier assignment if I'm working with someone who's helpful and dedicated, but 85 years old and physically slow.

caliotter3 · Oct 26, 2016

Agree with previous post. Complaining on the way out pretty much makes you part of the problem instead of part of the solution. I would just let it be so you avoid burning bridges. You never know when you might run across some of these people again. Don't give them an axe to grind with you. Just be glad you are out of there if it was that bad.

allnurses Guide · Oct 26, 2016

I feel like people treat you, the way you let them treat you.

loriangel14, RN · Oct 26, 2016

Did you speak up at the time? Or are you just going to bring it up now when you are leaving?

AceOfHearts<3 · Oct 26, 2016

It's really not worth it. I understand your feelings as I was tempted to say what I really thought when leaving my previous career, but it's really not worth any potential negative consequences. All it will do is make you feel better in the short term, then you might regret it and spend years wondering when it will come back to bite you in your hiney. You know it wasn't right and you've now vented to us- it's time to just move on to hopefully greener pastures. Try to find some good out of this experience- maybe you'll be more confident to speak up for yourself in the future or maybe despite the cliques you've made one or two great friends, etc. I find comfort in the fact that my previous career allowed me to make some wonderful friends- 3 of which I'm in contact with almost every day.

sallyrnrrt, ADN, RN · Oct 26, 2016

With 44.5 years experience, I have found it beneficial, TO NEVER burn a bridge, regardless of circumstances........of course I'm employed at 67.5 yrs, and recruited by various facilities, every week......so I sorta thing my no burning bridges, may actually be beneficial... Best wishes

isthisforreal · Oct 29, 2016

I feel like people treat you, the way you let them treat you.

how do i "not let them" treat me this way?

Did you speak up at the time? Or are you just going to bring it up now when you are leaving?

my director wonders why i'm always on overtime. i told her exactly what i wrote here 2 years ago. i was contemplating to take this issue above her head, the union, and HR.

it's not like i never said anything. in fact, it seems to make the problem worse.

NurseGirl525, ASN, RN · Oct 29, 2016

You seem to think very highly of yourself and very poorly of all of your coworkers. I'm thinking you have already burned bridges there if you act towards your coworkers with an attitude you are better than them. Which is honestly how you come across.

I understand that you have some frustrations. I think everybody has certain frustrations at their jobs. Not sure why nurses are refusing assignments ever shift. Why is that even allowed?

To be honest, I love being busy all the time. It makes the time at work fly by. Sitting and doing nothing for twelve hours would make the night go so slow.

You will burn a bridge if you decide to go to HR, if you haven't already. And if you are ever desperate for a job again, you may be in trouble. The grass may always seem greener on the other side, until you find it's not real grass, it's dirt somebody spray painted green to give the illusion it was grass from a distance.

**canoehead, BSN, RN** · Oct 30, 2016

You may be right. They don't care.

Most people are more than happy to let someone else do their work. (that includes managers) They may be looking for payback somehow if you point out all their faults as you leave. This can only go badly for you.

Libby1987 · Oct 30, 2016

You're always on overtime or you never leave more than 15 min late?

isthisforreal · Nov 1, 2016

i've been at my hospital for over 3 years and i am considering opening a can of worms before i leave this facility in 2 weeks. i've secured another job.
during my stay, i have been bent over so many times here it's almost hilarious.
i would receive patients other nurses refuse (because they have to get up more than twice a shift to tend to their needs).
i never felt my assignment was unsafe (maybe because i didn't know any better) until i gave a 1:1 change of shift report. meaning, the oncoming nurse received ALL of my patients. in hindsight, i should've voiced my concerns.
some nurse would come on shift early to review their assignments and "make adjustments." i'm not sure how i am constantly grinding for 3/4 of the shift when other people are on their butts developing stage 2 pressure sores for the same amount of time. i did/do not have a time management problem. i rarely exit the building over 15 minutes late. in fact, i think i am punished because i do triathlons.
this hospital is small and almost family-like. 50% of the people are related to each other. they often "hang out" off work, as i see this on their social media pages.
we have 4 charge nurses. there is ONLY 1 charge who evenly distributes the workload. or maybe that person just gives me a break. she definitely isn't part of this "clique."
i am over it. thanks for reading.

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