You're not going to take advantage of this NEW GRAD !

Published

Specializes in LTC.

Very long story short.... Background: new grad lpn as of 8/22/09 working at an assisted living since 9/09

I basically work at a facility that is poorly ran. The residents suffer and its hard to be a competent nurse. I've been working as day time charge for the last 3 months and it have not been easy to say the least. It has caused me major stress and depression.

They hired a rn to replace my position and thus I've been swicthed to 3-11shift and it has been easier for me. Now that the rn quit they want me to go back to day shift charge and I REFUSE. I'm a new grad lpn making 22.50 an hour and I'm grateful for the income and job... However, no job or no amount of money is worth my health or happiness. I know there are rns and lpn new grads desperate for a job, but I'm here to let you know that some employers will try to use you and take advantage of you. Be careful new grads and good luck finding a great job.

Wish me luck as I hand them my request to not be scheduled for day shift charge.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

much luck to you!

what will you do if they give you a choice:

day shift charge or nothing?

and i agree, that many employers are taking advantage of a bleak economy.

wouldn't it be wonderful if we just.said.no.!!

leslie:)

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in School RN, Ambulatory, Public Health.

and here is some hope for new grads from the article "where the jobs will be for this year's grads" ..."and for grads with associate's or vocational degrees, nursing will have the most job openings ..." http://www.higheredmorning.com/where-the-jobs-will-be-for-this-years-grads :yeah: let's see if this happens... staying optimistic

Up Vote Up Vote ×

If you are happier in your current role I think you are wise to stay put in it. Keep your letter short, sweet, and profesional while you decline. Stay firm and polite. I agree the extra stress and toll on your health aren't worth it.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I totally agree that you should stay where you are comfortable. Your health is worth it. If they give you an ultimatum, take them up on it so that you have an income while you look for your next job. No sense in dragging yourself through a bad workday every day until you are out for good because you are sick.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in M/S, MICU, CVICU, SICU, ER, Trauma, NICU.

Karma is real.

If employers continue to treat employees poorly, when the economy improves, the backlash from poor management will also go up.

Seen it sooooo many times.....

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Critical Care.

I certainly agree that you should stay where you are most comfortable. however, you may not have a choice. Did you hire on for a specific shift or was there any mention that you would be on one certain shift? There may be wording in your contract that says you will work which ever shift is needed for the facility. I learned this on one the hard way, after working my night shift for 2.5 years, they switched me to days without warning and pointed out the phrase in my contract that allowed them to do so.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in LTC.
much luck to you!

what will you do if they give you a choice:

day shift charge or nothing?

and i agree, that many employers are taking advantage of a bleak economy.

wouldn't it be wonderful if we just.said.no.!!

leslie:)

Well I handed him my letter and I told him I understand that my decision may lead to reduced hours. I'm also prepared to be asked to resign. I'm married and hubby now makes enough to hold us over if me resigning ever comes to past.so far I still have a job !

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion