Hateful, mean nurses

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I have been at my facility for a little over a year and a half. I've had a few scuffles with co-workers in the past but nothing major. Now there are two nurses that seem to have it out for me. (I have no idea what I did to upset them.) I've gone to management about the harrassment I've been receiving and they (management) won't do anything. The only thing they offer is for all of us to have a 'sit-down' and talk session. There are no consequences at my hospital. You can let a patient lay in a dirty bed all night and the worst thing you get is a 'talking-to' from the supervisor. Seriously? There needs to be more consequences for their actions. They let these bullies run wild. We can't keep staff. Almost every new person that they hire leaves within 6 months.

Any advice?

I know this is an old thread but this is why nursing will NEVER EVER EVER NEVER be "professional." You have the idiots at AACN trying to convince other idiots that a degree or certification MAKES you professional. The fact is nursing is over ran with hateful ******* that think they're the queens of the universe and on a mission from God (but I'm not a *****, I'm just asserting myself. whatever idiot). It's a female dominated field, unlike other true professions with real PROFESSIONALs, and that is why you see this crap. Back stabbing and back biting is the female dominated nursing way! PROVE ME WRONG! BTW, I've seen it for 25 years! It is because it is a woman dominated field. Hope this ****** someone off. Truth hurts.

This is something I have never adjusted to, coming from the corporate world to nursing as a second career.

In the rest of the adult world, basic social skills are a must.

But seriously ... even if you encounter someone who has the social and professional skills of a flea, why do you tolerate it at all?

If someone would not face me during report - I would say, "X, are you ready to take report, or are you doing something else right now?" No response? I would repeat, a little louder. If someone is going to attempt to play out some childish game, it will be witnessed by all within earshot. Still no response? I'd walk away and find the charge nurse, let him/her know that I am unable to clock out on time because X is unable to take report and assume care of my patient(s) ... and I'm on overtime as of (checking watch) now.

Specializes in Public Health.

^^Someone is angry o_0

I've been in nursing for a couple years now and I have yet to feel bullied...I know of coworkers that aren't my favorite people but I think the reason I've never been bullied as an adult is because I honestly don't care if someone is being unprofessional. I force people to respect me when I speak to them.

Also, follow HR's policy for reporting violations..usually it goes like this, Coworker>Charge nurse/supervisor>try sup again>ADON>DON>CEO/COO or whoever. If you don't follow this policy, then you leave room for someone to say you didn't follow policy on reporting grievances.

Maturity is a better approach than whining, ranting, they-don't-play-nice-because-they're-gurlz, or that amazingly durable but all-of-the-above NETY. Thank you, slinkybeachCNA.

Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.
I know this is an old thread but this is why nursing will NEVER EVER EVER NEVER be "professional." You have the idiots at AACN trying to convince other idiots that a degree or certification MAKES you professional. The fact is nursing is over ran with hateful ******* that think they're the queens of the universe and on a mission from God (but I'm not a *****, I'm just asserting myself. whatever idiot). It's a female dominated field, unlike other true professions with real PROFESSIONALs, and that is why you see this crap. Back stabbing and back biting is the female dominated nursing way! PROVE ME WRONG! BTW, I've seen it for 25 years! It is because it is a woman dominated field. Hope this ****** someone off. Truth hurts.

It is clear that you have had a bad experience.....recently....and for that I am sorry. I think every profession has it's back stabbers. I think med students would have stories to share of the dog eat dog world and the back stabbing cut throat world of wall street.....all would have stories a plenty of backstabbing soul sacrificing behavior.

I have to share that the most bullied I have ever been in this profession and the most injured I was by this profession were both at the hands of male nurses. I think it is an individuals personality deficit and flaw....and not a reflection of a profession as whole.

I hope you feel better getting that off your chest....:) ((HUGS))

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