nursing placement horror stories

One common element is overwork. Nurses are often made to handle more patients than they can manage. For example, having to take care of 10 patients when the standard should be 5. Another is a lack of support from colleagues or superiors. This could be like in the case where new nurses are left to fend for themselves. Also, poor working conditions such as dirty facilities or insufficient supplies are often seen in these horror stories.

I heard about a nursing placement where the new nurse was bullied by some of the senior staff. They would make her do all the dirty and difficult jobs and never offer any help or guidance. She was often left alone to deal with complex patient situations that she wasn't fully trained for yet. It made her question if she wanted to continue in the nursing field.

Common themes include a lack of transparency. The placement department may not be upfront about the selection process or the real nature of the jobs available. There's also the issue of inefficiency. For example, taking a long time to arrange interviews or placements, causing candidates to miss out on other opportunities. Additionally, there can be a problem with unprofessional behavior, like not following up with candidates after interviews or not providing proper feedback. All these things contribute to the horror stories associated with placement departments.

There was a story about a patient who had an allergic reaction to the material of the NG tube. It was not discovered until after the placement. The patient's nasal area became red, swollen and itchy. Removing the tube was also a challenge as it caused more irritation. In addition, during NG tube placement, sometimes the tube can cause irritation to the esophagus, leading to pain and difficulty swallowing for days after the placement.

One horror story could be when a nursing student had to deal with a very difficult patient. The patient was constantly yelling and being uncooperative. The student was trying their best to administer medications but the patient kept throwing things at them. It was really scary for the young student who was just starting to learn how to handle such situations.

One horror nursing home story is about neglect. Elderly patients were left without proper meals for days. Their rooms were dirty and smelled bad. The staff was too lazy to clean or feed them regularly.

One common theme is patient aggression. Nurses often face patients who are angry, uncooperative, or even violent, which can be quite scary.

One horror story could be when the placement department promised a great job placement to a student. The student prepared for months, attended all the training sessions. But at the last moment, the so - called 'great job' turned out to be a low - paying, dead - end job with long hours. The placement department just brushed it off as 'the best they could do' without any real apology or attempt to make it right.

In some nursing homes, there have been horror stories of improper handling of medical emergencies. For example, not having enough trained staff on hand to deal with a heart attack or a fall. This can lead to delayed treatment and even death. There are also stories of residents being left alone for long periods, feeling abandoned and depressed, which is a terrible situation considering they are in a place that should be providing care and support.

One nursing horror story I've heard was about a nurse who had to deal with a very difficult patient. The patient was constantly yelling and throwing things at the nurse. Despite the nurse's best efforts to calm the patient down, it was a really tough situation.