SUPER NURSE SNYDROME??? Do you know anyone that has it???

gwenith, BSN, RN · Oct 10, 2005

Don't kid yourself - this is bullying and do NOT take it. The correct answer for a comment like this is "I thought we were doing reporting by exception - if you want me to list EVERYTHING I surely will just be prepared for a much much longer report.

If you REALLY feel like being a devil - DON'T fall into giving the longer report because that will get you into trouble too - Just do a "special" report just for her and make sure your colleagues know what is going on.

Yes - the "supernurse" able to leap high bedpans in a single bound - usually though underneath this is an abiding lack of self confidence,

babynurselsa, RN · Oct 10, 2005

"UUMMM I would guess that you would tell the doctor what YOU heard on your assessment."

Is that her way of getting out of doing her own assesment of these patients????

Fiona59 · Oct 10, 2005

Super Nurse Syndrome out my way is usually used in reference to new grads with an attitude. Come onto the unit and want to run it their way, they have all the latest info, their training is more up to date, their knowledge of meds is without boundaries. Then they are upset that the "old" staff don't fall over themselves thanking them for their "fresh perspective" on doing things.

Reminds me of one new grad, who walked on to the unit and happily informed the NA's that she was "their boss" and this is how she would have things done. Sometimes, if it aint broke don't mess with it. NA's tend to know their patients very well, quirks and all.

We were all fresh and idealistic once, some just want the world to know it.

LaShell · Oct 13, 2005

oh minnib, how awful, you are definitely in the right about your report. nobody wants to hear these really long reports with info that is not out of the ordinary. If anything "vital signs stable" would sum it up. She has to do her own assessment anyway, and that's why we all do them every shift-they can change! duh! I love the idea about doing an extra special report for this particular trouble-maker but then that would be stooping to her level. I have found that some places of work tend to encourage this poor behavior and others don't. Where I work now, gossip and bullying is really discouraged, although there's still one in particular who takes joy in other's misery..... Hold your head high, she is definitely not a super nurse.

1BlessedRN · Oct 13, 2005

ahh..the typical super nurse that we all can relate experiencing her wrath...do not stoop to her level, continue to be nice.. these super nurses usually don't last long in this field because they feel they can do everything without teamwork and in reality nursing is all about TEAMWORK!!

Trust me she will burnout in no time....

minnib · Oct 13, 2005

Hello Fellow Nurses,

Thanks so responding. After I got home that morning my husband told me work called I immediately got sick, called back and the charge said they had found my pills on the one pts portable stand and just wanted to make sure they were hers. Argh I thought....and said I was sorry I didn't even bother going into any reasons just said sorry.

It was so terrible that night and in the morning so when I went in to take the pt her pills she almost leaped out of bed and said wait I have to use the BR, I then laid pills down and took her in and heard another alarm going off(rehab flr 2 nurses 11 pts,some are forgetful and need bed alarms and our aide gets pulled because of a grid, hospital does not look at pt acuity only pt numbers!!!! we really could have used the extra help!) anyway dayshift made a big stink about me leaving the meds and guess what? soon following the nurse who chewed me out about my report made a big med error, gave 1 pts meds to another.

I saw her this am and she told how sick she was over the errror and how anyone can make a mistake, I just yes anyone can! My whole point is as healthcare professionals we need to be more supporting of one another and stop tearing each other down!!! I know this particular nurse has some issues outside of work and I can understand her being moody and work is draining her(she has been a nurse forvever!) but we must conduct ourselves appropiately. I am holding no grudges, I believe compassion is better towards everyone, with the nursing shortage getting worse I will do my damnest to support all my fellow nurses, not to be a mat for them but give them some slack when they are having a tough time and not take ANYTHING personally!

Anyway thanks for listening and supporting me, you guys are the greatest.

HUGS TO YOU ALL!!!

Minnib.

Marie_LPN, RN, LPN, RN · Oct 13, 2005

this is where you point out some nurse's mistakes and then procede to tell other people how awful this nurse is or what he/she needs to do to be a better nurse and then let people know how you do things the RIGHT way.

I work with one of those. I've come to the conclusion that no one is as perfect as she is, and i thank God every day that i don't have to work with her.

TeleRN44 · Oct 14, 2005

:chair:

Maybe me?

I am frequently indignant because of the amount of work PM's and NOC's shunt off to dayshift, which is by far the busiest shift where I work. I have even had management chewing my rump for things that didn't happen on my shift or that took place on days I'd been off! Granted, I am a new nurse and it may be perceived that I am challenging those with more experience than myself, when in fact I am trying to understand and learn from them...good or bad.

I've attempted to talk to the other nurse's regarding the turfing of their work and this is what I have heard:

"I didn't think it was important"...This was a reply I received when I asked why a new medication wasn't ordered from the house pharmacy and I now had nothing to give as the first dose.

"I was TOO busy"...was the reply from the nurse (who the CNA's complain about because she reads catalogs and plays her hand held poker/yahtzee/blackjack games all night long) when I asked her why the recaps weren't finished and she told me dayshift would have to finish them.

"That's not my problem, I just take off the orders"...was the answer I got when I asked the nurse who was relieving me why she didn't question the PRN order for Buspar written the previous day on her shift.

My upper management doesn't exactly reward free-thinkers and appears to favor those who don't ask too many questions So, the nurse's lack giving a hoot about trying a little harder for the same people they are entrusted to care for drive me batty and I am trying to learn how to bite my tongue. I'm not perfect, nor would I ever profess to know it all. However, I feel it's better that I attempt to communicate problems between the shifts or with particular nurses rather than squeal to management all the time.

After reading this thread, I am now wondering...am I one of them?

I edited this to add that I do not "gossip" or complain to others at work, as I saw the OP mention. I do need to blow off steam though and in the spirit of not bringing a bad day home my husband and kids, we've worked out a deal. I call him when I leave work and the first five minutes of the conversation are, if needed, dedicated to ranting and raving about work. Then, I take a deep breath and ask him how his day is going.:chuckle

Hey, it works!

mysticalwaters1 · Oct 14, 2005

I saw this title and had to smile! I had one coworker who I exclusively called her "Supernurse." In fact relaying stories about her to my dad about working with her I'd never say her name only "super nurse!" Now she didn't I remember point out mistakes but talk about others behind your back or make comments about how to handle a situation, or if she felt an assignment was not fair tap her finger nails on our assignment board saying "numbers!" OH and she'd call doctors and get order without telling the main nurse! I called a doctor finding out she already called him and the md went off on me a little! My father said I should have got her a blue scrub top with the superman insignia on it!

jalo123 · Oct 14, 2005

:angryfire

give me a break the old complaint about one shift leaving work for the other???? It's a waste of energy and takes away care from your patients......grow up!!!:angryfire

:chair:
Maybe me?
I am frequently indignant because of the amount of work PM's and NOC's shunt off to dayshift, which is by far the busiest shift where I work. I have even had management chewing my rump for things that didn't happen on my shift or that took place on days I'd been off! Granted, I am a new nurse and it may be perceived that I am challenging those with more experience than myself, when in fact I am trying to understand and learn from them...good or bad.
I've attempted to talk to the other nurse's regarding the turfing of their work and this is what I have heard:
"I didn't think it was important"...This was a reply I received when I asked why a new medication wasn't ordered from the house pharmacy and I now had nothing to give as the first dose.
"I was TOO busy"...was the reply from the nurse (who the CNA's complain about because she reads catalogs and plays her hand held poker/yahtzee/blackjack games all night long) when I asked her why the recaps weren't finished and she told me dayshift would have to finish them.
"That's not my problem, I just take off the orders"...was the answer I got when I asked the nurse who was relieving me why she didn't question the PRN order for Buspar written the previous day on her shift.
My upper management doesn't exactly reward free-thinkers and appears to favor those who don't ask too many questions So, the nurse's lack giving a hoot about trying a little harder for the same people they are entrusted to care for drive me batty and I am trying to learn how to bite my tongue. I'm not perfect, nor would I ever profess to know it all. However, I feel it's better that I attempt to communicate problems between the shifts or with particular nurses rather than squeal to management all the time.
After reading this thread, I am now wondering...am I one of them?
I edited this to add that I do not "gossip" or complain to others at work, as I saw the OP mention. I do need to blow off steam though and in the spirit of not bringing a bad day home my husband and kids, we've worked out a deal. I call him when I leave work and the first five minutes of the conversation are, if needed, dedicated to ranting and raving about work. Then, I take a deep breath and ask him how his day is going.:chuckle
Hey, it works!

TeleRN44 · Oct 14, 2005

:angryfire
give me a break the old complaint about one shift leaving work for the other???? It's a waste of energy and takes away care from your patients......grow up!!!:angryfire

If it were just the complaint of one shift leaving work it wouldn't BE such an issue, but it's the fact that the things that aren't getting done compromise patient care AND have the potential to compromise patient safety. Are you sure you read my post? I didn't complain about things like them not putting new nursing notes or order forms in charts, or not restocking the darn med cart! I stated clearly these were things that impacted patient care, with maybe the exception of recaps.

I need to grow up because I had an issue with the nurse who FAXED the MD regarding a PT/INR of 53 and 4.51 rather than call him, like our protocol states and then proceeded to give the patient in question their coumadin?

Yeah, I probably ought to grow up... :rolleyes: :chuckle

Your reply lends credibility the the claim we "eat our young." Thank you.