Last October 2022, I made up my mind that I would be returning home to Seattle. I started having the open and honest conversations with my family in Seattle and my staff at the hospital. Then I started the process of preparing to return home. It was challenging, but I knew God would work it out and he did.

The hardest part of leaving Vegas was leaving my staff because I knew their scheduling needs would not be taken into consideration. And I’m hearing that it’s not.

Some staff have left, others have applied elsewhere and others are starting the process.

It breaks my heart that things have gotten worse for the wonderful staff I left behind.

This week alone I have been contacted by 3 staff. I don’t mind them venting to me. The bottom line is, it’s no longer my problem but I care about them.

I had wonderful nurses and cnas to staff the hospital. I built an amazing relationship with them, and in the end they really stepped up for me so I could return home.

I wish I could do more for them, but I can’t. I can stay in communication with them, be a reference for those applying elsewhere and keep them in my prayers.

It’s sad that the administration of the hospital doesn’t try to accommodate the needs of the staff to help them want to stay. It was bad while I was there and I’m happy that I left.

I would sincerely say this was the hardest and worst job I’ve ever had. It was so bad that when I was contacted to do my exit interview, I refused by stating that I was not comfortable in answering their questions. I did say I would not recommend it as a place of employment to anyone.

I had to leave for my sanity and health.

And I know, all I really can off the people I care about is my prayers. 🙏

Father, God…I ask that you bring peace and appreciation to the staff. I ask that you bring healing to the administration and that they find solutions to build a rapport with the staff. Happy staff makes for better care of the patients and keeps everyone wanting to return. Hold them in your arms and please let them know I care, even from Seattle. I care. In Your Sons Name I Pray…Amen 🙏

I do not have any regrets in leaving Vegas. This is something I had to do for myself.

Susan “LadyFlava” Koshi

I just had to share before I close my eyes.