Written up.

1 Hi, I just had a quick question. Recently I got my first write up. I admit it's my fault, I thought I documented but I didn't. I did write a late entry later but anyways this is my first write up ever. Ever since then I've just become terrified. Mainly because I was told if I 'mess up one more time then I'm fired.' This is the first time I've ever gotten in trouble, I was only talked to once but that was for a co-worker that wasn't working, and even that was just a simple 'watch your workers a little closer.'

I don't know if this was meant to be a scare tactic or what but if it was- it sure worked. I'm terrified of losing my job now over any stupid mistake.
What area do you work in and what is your role?Whatever those answers may be .... being told ..."if I 'mess up one more time then I'm fired."is unacceptable legally and professionally and a sign you must move on.

I work at a LTC and I'm a charge nurse for a unit.Thank you for your answer. It's sadly not the first time that one of my bosses has said something close to this to me.

Quote from Been there,done thatWhat area do you work in and what is your role?Whatever those answers may be .... being told ..."if I 'mess up one more time then I'm fired."is unacceptable legally and professionally and a sign you must move on.

Why being told if one messes up one more time is unacceptable legally, I'm not sure. If one is in a "work at will state" it isn't. I do agree with the others though, sounds like it's a wise move to move on. Hang in there & best to you.

Quote from kakamegamamaWhy being told if one messes up one more time is unacceptable legally, I'm not sure. If one is in a "work at will state" it isn't. I do agree with the others though, sounds like it's a wise move to move on. Hang in there & best to you.

Quote from WittySarcasmI work at a LTC and I'm a charge nurse for a unit.Thank you for your answer. It's sadly not the first time that one of my bosses has said something close to this to me.

I totally forgot to chart once on one of my patients. I got a verbal warning, have been extra careful to double check everything before I leave, and haven't heard anything about it since. Weirdly, it happened in October and it took them until February to warn me.It's sounds like your place of employment is over reacting.

I agree that the "mess up one more time and your gone" should not be used by managers, however I really don't think it is legally unacceptable...just a sign of poor management. Also, it may be a sign that the OP needs to move on, but that might not be a viable option in the current job market--and this suggestion ("get out of this place," "find a new job," etc.) is thrown around way too often on AN given the state of nursing and the economy in general. While I'm not saying you should not look for a new job, there might not be another one out there. In the meantime, keep working hard and do the best that you know that you can do. And ignore their scare tactics--don't let it have a negative impact on your work.

It is a threat. You are still working there. Just do your best. All of us nurse have been threaten it goes with the territory. Gets worst there are thing that you can do. But for now do your best and also delete them from your Xmas card list.

Just calm down. You are not the first to make a mistake and u definitely Wont be the last. There are other jobs out there.... Granted its a lot harder to get one.... I know If I was a nervous wreck I'd mess up again.. So psychologically you have to act like u don't care

I got written up for a totally moronic and preventable mistake. I felt really bad and nervous about it for awhile, but I took ownership and built steps into my routine to avoid making that kind of mistake ever again.

We have been experiencing the same lack of respect where I work. We have new management and an even newer DON that has made that threat to many of my coworkers, and she has made 'good' on that threat, too. Many of my coworkers are gone. I got into trouble last month and was disciplined for it, she did threaten to let me go but instead took me off my floor (rehab/20 pts) and put me on a heavier dementia floor. I have been working my whole shift without a break to get everything done (40 pts/1nurse). I unhappily put my notice in the other day at this rehab/ltc after working there for 22 years.