Here Fances and I are here again but now it is Sunday. Not much to report it seems that my day has been much better then some of my colleagues. It seems that working in other areas of the hospital is enough to make the nurses drink! I can't say that I blame them, but what could be done to improve our work environment so nurses are not running out to have a drink after their shift. How is that healthy? What are we doing to our nurses that they are emotionally drained and need to drink to help them feel better.
Are all nurses feeling like they are just another body and not appreciated by their employer? Well the answer is yes! In the last 8 years I can honestly say that the managers and administrators really do not care about their nursing staff. Sometimes I feel like they want us to shut up and work!
Here is an example of how my manager treated me just recently. My husband just had open heart surgery 2 months ago. During that time he was in hospital in Vancouver, I would be working two days. So I asked for them off. So I could be in Vancouver with my husband and be there for my daughter. My first request for leave was turned down! My boss said "there was already 1 nurse off those days and we have not been able to fill her shifts yet, so I do not think I can give you the time off." ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!!! My husband is having OPEN HEART SURGERY, and I have to work!!! Am I the only one living in crazy town!!
Needless to say, a few phone calls to the union later and presto, I got the days off with pay! Wasn't that nice! We work in a environment of caring and empathy, but it seems that our bosses do not have to give us the same! We are here to care, empathize and give all day with nothing in return. We cannot expect our patients to give us the appreciation that we need, they are sick and can barely cope with their own problems. It is up to the hospital regions to appreciate the work and care that we give everyday.
What do you think?
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