I'm 22 years and have been a CNA for 4 years and just finished nursing school. I take my boards in mid august. Most people at work are extremely happy for me. But a few have changed toward me and are negative about everything. Especially this one nurse who has been an LPN for 7 yrs and failed out of an RN program. She constantly makes my life miserable there. I have two job offers...one at my current place of work with better money and bad hours and another at a very nice facility with a little less money but great hours (and no negative people there). I dont want to leave my place of work cause I love most ppl I work with and my patients, but I just cant deal with the negativity anymore. What should I do? Im so confused and dont know what to do about the mean ppl at work and my two job offers. How can I deal with her?
2007-07-29 04:03:00 · 7 answers · asked by Talia H 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Health Care
I think you should take the new job.
If you stay at the current job, you'll still be seen as a CNA in some people's minds and it will take some time for them to start treating you with the respect that an RN has earned. Plus, as an RN, you'll now have some supervisory authority over people who were once your peers and/or friends and that could be awkward.
With your new degree and license, this is the time to start a new job. Congratulations!
2007-07-29 06:45:03 · answer #1 · answered by majormomma 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't know...think about what you would lose if you end up leaving the current place of employment. If you feel there's not much to lose, then you shold feel a little less stressed about how you interract with the "mean" lady. If you know you have a way out (another job) maybe you shold feel more relaxed and able to comfront her/stand up to her and tell her to stop bein mean. Think about what wold happen in that instance...
In my personal experience with some people at work, I had a difficult time with 2 male coleagues...lots of negativity. I was very upset on a daily basis. Eventually I complained to them and to a supervisor...at least they knew I wasn't goin to take it.
One of the guys told me a few years afterwards that I was the only girl he respected at work, b/c I stood up to them. Funny how people test you and push you to see if you will take it or say something. Of course, it's always imp to remain professional, tactful and calm. The nurse lady bothering you may be acting out on a frustration...put yourself in her shoes and forgive her. You are the one that has a way out, a better opportunity ahead of you!
2007-07-29 04:16:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also work with nurses as a medical assistant, and they are spiteful and negative. It all boils down to the people you work with every day. My dear friend and former instructor where I went to school gave me this advice. " you may have to move around several different times before you find your perfect place."
BTW, I am looking for another job. I refuse to work somewhere that's full of negativity and spite.
Congratulations on your nursing future. Do me a favor when you get out there - remember that the peons below you have value too.
2007-07-29 09:40:05 · answer #3 · answered by ~SheSul~ 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are going to be negative people no matter where you work. Ignore that negative nurse. Be cordial with your coworkers, dont take their crap, and dont let their negative thoughts or actions affect you. Do you work to the best of your ability, and be proud of a good, hard days work. I always say, I go to work to make money, not friends. Friends are a benefit - but not an expectation.
2007-07-29 19:40:47 · answer #4 · answered by Penny P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd be careful since there were no negative people a few years back. Also appearances can be deceiving. On the other hand, having a new experience may reduce your stress level. I think you have to do what is going to make you happy.
2007-07-29 04:08:46 · answer #5 · answered by Concerned F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Igonre then- they are jelous. Do not let negative people effect you. Go for you. SHe is an unhappy person. Lefe is way to short for people that do not give you any thing good. Move on.
2007-07-29 04:07:37 · answer #6 · answered by Marci M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just remember this saying"MISERY LOVES COMPANY".
2007-07-29 07:39:59 · answer #7 · answered by KrOnOmEnTrOpHoBiA 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋