Standard of care

I have observed nurses not practicing within the standard of care,I think thats the phrase to use. Perhaps a procedure was not done properly,with no apparent adverse affect to resident. This seems to be done so the nurse can save time and get on with other "more important" duties. The nureses who follow the P and P are slower and looked on as less effcient.

Is this how it is in nursing ,do nurses have to be dishonest with them selves to survive on the Job?