as a trainee how hard is it to change practices??

Re: as a trainee how hard is it to change practices??

FINNIGAN — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 22:33:03 GMT

i know how ure feeling, im in a sort of same situation, my prob is ive been there 3 yrs now lot of people have left in the last year leaving me a lev 3 and the head nurse (new to the role) she s a bit of a super nurse those in the past have left cos of her, she s a child in an adults body im still supposed to be a trainee but am looked upon as a deputy , im finding this all hard as well as coping with being a single mum,i find her extremely irritating, childish and dont always agree with her views, i dont think she is aware of this prob as i feel id be hurting her feelings if i told her the prob, she doesnt do much at the prctice an is also only parttime, this leaves a lot of work load on me, i want to move jobs but am a bit scared to do so, have even thought of jaking it all in.

Re: as a trainee how hard is it to change practices??

Charmaloo — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:51:11 GMT

Thank you for all your advice guys, I have devised a plan of action as deep down I don't want to move practices, I love everyone I work with but my boss just makes life hell. My assessors are going to try and sort it all out with the other partner as they didn't realise how much it was getting me down, if there's no improvement then I shall review my portfolio at the end of March (deadline for exams...eek!), hopefully I'll have 100% if I put my bum in gear and get the work done. If I'm still miserable at that point then I'll hand in my resignation.

For the time being I'm going to do what I do best, keep my chin up and be as positive as physically possible!

Re: as a trainee how hard is it to change practices??

Claire Cameron — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:37:18 GMT

I'm a head nurse in a training practice (not assessor) but we have quite a few students for whatever reason joining us part way through their training, we have found that providing you get all the paperwork ready (change of TP form) get it signed by your old practice and then your free to start portfolio at your current practice

We've had no problems to date

Hope that helps

J x

Re: as a trainee how hard is it to change practices??

johannapage — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:32:31 GMT

just sent you a message!

Re: as a trainee how hard is it to change practices??

lskm 23 — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:40:13 GMT

It sounds like its really getting you down. Having the confidence to speak up to those senior to you is a good thing otherwise they will just walk all over you. Its sometimes difficult to treat everybody exactly the same as some people you get on with better than others, but in a work environment you should at least be treated with the same respect. I think its awful that they are making you feel worthless. Is it everybody or just a select few making you feel this way?

I used to be quiet and not say anything and just get on with what I was told. As Iv grown older that has changed and I now speak up for myself and will also defend other nurses/vets if I think its required

Re: as a trainee how hard is it to change practices??

loobylou — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:16:08 GMT

It really shouldnt be much hassle at all! As has been said just make sure you get all work signed and signatures in your portfolio. Alot of practices will take on a level 3 student in the place of a qualified so there should be places out there.

There is a but to this though! From previous experiences I would always be a little bit wary of a student leaving halfway through their second year. Just make sure you are honest and upfront about your reasons for leaving and Im sure you will be fine.

Re: as a trainee how hard is it to change practices??

Charmaloo — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:01:04 GMT

I've just been told it's too much hassle than its worth. I should be qualified in about 10 months but the thought of sticking it out for that long is too much. I like to think I am a very easy going person, but apparantly the way I say things is wrong and people have issues with me because I stand up for myself, which I've always thought was a good personality trait to have! I understand bosses are a pain and you don't get on with everyone, but when you are singled out each and everyday, treated completely differently to everyone else in practice and made to feel worthless is there any point in putting yourself through that for a few extra months?

Re: as a trainee how hard is it to change practices??

lskm 23 — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:23:01 GMT

Hi, changing practices should not be a problem, the problem will be finding somewhere to go but you should be ok as you are NVQ 3 and I assume you have good experience. The only thing you will have to do is fill in the form that goes with the portfolio to say you have changed. Degree/foundation degree students go from place to place with no issues. Before you leave make sure you get all signatures required especially from your boss then you wont have to make contact with him again. What problems did you get told you would have? I get told I have anger problems because the boss and manager have issues listening to the rest of the team. I do get mad but generally an easy going person and never get mad at my team even if they do something wrong. All bosses can be a pain!