Comments on: Dear Deanna: There are some questions I’m afraid to ask http://www.hcpronow.com/dev/stressedoutnurses/2008/10/dear-deanna-questions-but-afraid-to-ask/ Who said nursing can't be fun? Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:54:19 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Deanna Miller http://www.hcpronow.com/dev/stressedoutnurses/2008/10/dear-deanna-questions-but-afraid-to-ask/comment-page-1/#comment-27 Deanna Miller Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:00:30 +0000 http://www.stressedoutnurses.com/?p=2030#comment-27 Hi Chelsea- This is a question that is posed more than you can imagine. You are correct in stating that the Nurse Manger sets the tone on the unit, however; that would also depend on whether there is an assistant manager or a unit supervisor. It is very difficult working under someone that we do not care for and it makes going to work "less than fun." What you need to ask yourself is this: 1. Is my nurse manager a working manager that has a direct affect on me. 2. What is it that I do not like about my nurse manager. 3. Is it his/her personality that I do not care for or is it his/her management style or skills that has left a sour taste in my mouth. If it is the personality clash you can certainly get around that as we do not have to love the individuals that we work for or with. If it is the Manager's work ethics, if he/she is unfair, and if your manager does not care about you and your career growth......start looking! I hope that this helps Chelsea. Got a question for Deanna? Leave a comment and she’ll get back to you. Hi Chelsea-
This is a question that is posed more than you can imagine. You are correct in stating that the Nurse Manger sets the tone on the unit, however; that would also depend on whether there is an assistant manager or a unit supervisor. It is very difficult working under someone that we do not care for and it makes going to work “less than fun.” What you need to ask yourself is this: 1. Is my nurse manager a working manager that has a direct affect on me. 2. What is it that I do not like about my nurse manager. 3. Is it his/her personality that I do not care for or is it his/her management style or skills that has left a sour taste in my mouth.

If it is the personality clash you can certainly get around that as we do not have to love the individuals that we work for or with. If it is the Manager’s work ethics, if he/she is unfair, and if your manager does not care about you and your career growth……start looking! I hope that this helps Chelsea.

Got a question for Deanna? Leave a comment and she’ll get back to you.

]]> By: Chelsea Bancroft http://www.hcpronow.com/dev/stressedoutnurses/2008/10/dear-deanna-questions-but-afraid-to-ask/comment-page-1/#comment-24 Chelsea Bancroft Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:34:02 +0000 http://www.stressedoutnurses.com/?p=2030#comment-24 Dear Deanna, I already have a job and I really am enjoying it but I was just wondering how important you think the nurse manager's job is on the floor. Do you think its important for the staff to like him/her? If you dont like them is that a reason to not take a job? I personally think they set the tone of the whole unit which is a good and bad thing sometimes. Thanks for listening- looking forward to what you have to say! Chelsea Dear Deanna,
I already have a job and I really am enjoying it but I was just wondering how important you think the nurse manager’s job is on the floor. Do you think its important for the staff to like him/her? If you dont like them is that a reason to not take a job? I personally think they set the tone of the whole unit which is a good and bad thing sometimes. Thanks for listening- looking forward to what you have to say! Chelsea

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