[granite109]

Just wondering, how does everyone feel about management drinking with staff? I always felt it was bad practice, especially when shop talk came up. Even if the manager doesn't participate, it seems to lend itself to some nepotism and others feeling victimized or left out. Any stories to share, input, opinions?

[sticknurse]

OH yes, I agree there should be no partying or unprofessional relationships with subordinates. I worked with an Rn who had no problems with hanging out and drinking with some of the nursing assistants I was supervising. These ladies knew very well whose butt would be in a sling if they were ever written up (mine). All kinds problems occurred as a result. These two were seen altering their schedules (with my own two eyes) to suit themselves (the party nurse was also the scheduler so anything goes for those two). She overlooked any complaints made about her friends, but would severely humiliate and/or punish anyone else for less serious infractions. I still get mad just thinking about her. I know I've learned plenty about what NOT TO DO in the last 12.5 years.

[Larry77]

A few of the nurses go out with some of the docs fairly often after work but I believe it is pretty benign consisting of a couple beers and some fried food. I guess it could get out of hand easily if the right participants had a few too many. I'm just glad I always work 1400-0200...I'm sorry I can't go with you guys, I don't get off until 0200. The wife wouldn't appreciate me going out after work while she's in bed.

I always cringe when there is a dept party because there is always someone who makes a fool out of themselves and becomes the topic of "gossip" conversations all over the dept.

[ptadvocate81]

I work the night shift, and occasionally (especially after a bad night) there is a bar that opens @ 0630 that we will hit after work and have a drink and shoot some pool, but it is generally nurses and RT's, no subordinates or managers- as they are at work. HEHEHE.... MANY advantages to working the night shift....

[locolorenzo22]

True that......If I get placed on Low census after working 1/2 my shift, I'll often swing by the bar on my way home and have 1-2 drinks (thank goodness I live within walking distance)...I've gotten many comments on my scrub tops as I won't change beforehand....One wanted to know where my Elvis "blue Hawaii" top came from....
A few RNs and CNAs hang out and go out during the weekend nights, but I usually work Saturdays and Fridays(when not in school), and when in school Friday is clinical day and I'm usually exhausted afterwards, so no going out for me! I think it sets a bad example if you can't seperate yourself from your social/professional roles.....You can drink with aides as long as you don't go crazy, but don't overlook the job roles, and call an aide on issues when in the workplace....

[fultzymom]

My friend et I who are both in management positions went out with one of our friends who is a floor nurse. We talked about it at work et no one seemed to mind. But they all knew that she et I were friends since nursing school et that we both were really good friends with the floor nurse. Oh! We just did dinner, no one was drinking so I am not sure if you consider this the same thing or not since we were partying. We did talk work some but it wasn't the only topic of coversation.

[meownsmile]

Exactly why i keep people at work at arms length. Casual friends but i dont hang out with people i work with for a reason.

[granite109]

I would be lying if I said I didn't throw a few back with my colleagues, docs included. I have seen, however, nursing management get absolutely plastered and talk shop with those that he/she supervises. I know there is role definition with CNAs, RNs and docs, but I'm wondering more about true administrative personnel, those who control raises, schedules, promotions, etc. You know, those persons that are no longer a part of the clinical team; their job description is clearly administrative leadership, not clinical team leader.

[sjt9721]

Originally Posted by Larry77

I always cringe when there is a dept party because there is always someone who makes a fool out of themselves and becomes the topic of "gossip" conversations all over the dept.

Ahhh, yes...that would be the one that always ends up naked!