It's not really a shortage issue. It's just that they put me in a place where I did not feel comfortable (ICU) for half of the shift and then turned around and moved me back to my original department for the last three hours while having me take over 3 patients that were new to me, plus the patient that transferred back with me from ICU. It was just
crazy!!! I was trying to do assessments, pass meds and take care of I.V. problems that arose in my last three hours there (which turned out to be 4 hours by the time I left). They are not even supposed to float me anywhere until 6 months working. I just feel they were taking advantage of me because I am new and no one else wanted to leave their "comfort zone" and go to ICU. I have been really trying hard to put up with all the "newbie initiation rituals" but this was just too much! I just hope things get a little better instead of worse, otherwise I will have to rethink my options. I am not a quitter, but this has really got me down right now. There are so many "little groups of friends" that stick together not to mention the ones that have their head so far up the manager's butt that you can not see them. It's like that everywhere though. I am not a "brown-noser" and believe I can do a good job on my own merits.
Sorry about the ranting and raving. I just needed to spill my guts. I have to get ready for round 2. Wish me luck!
*Special HUGGLES to all the wonderful people in the Huggle Cult*:kiss:
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