Family members that work together

[aikz]

Just curious if there are nurses here who work with their relatives (mom, dad, sister, brother, cousin, etc.)??? How is it for you guys? does it get awkward sometimes? I was an aid (will start working as a nurse next week!) and my sister works in the same hospital as me, but as a nurse. I used to get pulled to her floor sometimes & it was weird being delegated by my sister, lol. At home I don't listen to her hehe

[systoly]

I worked on the same unit as my wife for several years and loved it, because I got to be in charge (sort of) :D:D.

[aikz]

Thanks for the replies guys! Anyone here ever worked with son or daughter on the same unit?

[kakamegamama]

I worked with a married couple in a unit once. They usually didn't work the same shifts due to children responsibilities. They seemed to have a strong marriage, and never brought home "dirt" to work with them, if they were having any issues. They supported each other in their professional pursuits--she went on to becom an APN while he stayed a unit nurse. Didn't seemed threatened by his wife progressing through the profession at all.

[GooeyRN, ADN, BSN, CNA, LPN, RN]

I work right along side my mother. It works out great! We are both RN's. She does charge since I hate it. We get along, though...

[midnightmadness]

I just started working with my mother, a night nurse also, at a small nursing home about a month ago. To be honest I love it because I feel like I can bounce questions off of her (and her I to a point) easier then before. At this facility a lot of staff are family members or members of the same church so it's nothing abnormal.

I have found I have 2 types of coworkers on how they deal with us working together. The first, making up the majority, are cool with it, maybe ask a question or two about us working together, asks me when I work with her next, but nothing big.

The other type seems to think she is either my keeper or acts like I am a kid and runs to her about anything concerning me ignoring the fact I have been a nurse for almost 10 years and have lived on my own for 7. I get questions about picking up or switching, all passed along through her from other coworkers, sometimes expecting an answer when they ask her before she even passes it along to me. One particular nurse ran to her to complain about me because I did extra documentation on residents, not even doing anything wrong. I am hopeful that it will lighten up soon.

[bugya90, ASN, BSN, LVN, RN]

My sister and I work in the same hospitals but in different departments (both RNs). Never had an issue and none of my coworkers seem bothered by it (most don't even know we are sisters).

[Flatline, BSN, RN]

I have worked with my wife at several places in the same department, same floor, sometimes the same shift, and even before nursing. We have always had a great relationship and I think our relationship was helped by us seeing each other in action, helping to develop a more professional respect along with the personal admiration and love.