Is that truly professional behavior?

[NickiLaughs]

I just started a new position and am horrified at how one of my new Co workers is behaving during the "fluff orientation. " She is constantly making this guttural "ugh" and rolling her eyes. On breaks she complains about everything. I can't even fathom why she would work there at this point since she has nothing positive to say. Is this common? I've actually been trying to sit farther from her to not be associated with her. I gave up trying to be positive because she shoots down everything.

No job is perfect. A year and a half of experience is not likely going to give you a day shift. Im sorry you didn't pass the ekg test and I'm sorry you don't like the computer orientation.

The newsflash is that no one else does either. However we are much more willing to jump through hoops because we appreciate the value of a good job. Furthermore i know 10 good nurses who would love to be in your shoes so buck up or resign.

Thanks for allowing the vent. I can only handle so much whining.

[Spangle Brown]

I rather they be true from the start. Now you know to stay way from the gabber.

[Allie.Adobz]

I have nothing much to add to the thread... other than my concurrence with the proposed course of action... i agree, distancing yourself from said co-worker is a good idea and yup... it is unprofessional.

[NickiLaughs, ADN, BSN, RN]

Ive been sitting further away from her. Hard to do in a class of 3 to 6. It was interesting because our new director was also attending some of these classes and it didn't really alter her behavior.

I'm just miffed whenever people don't take jobs seriously because I know 10 others at minimum applied who were likely having a better attitude got passed over. Ill just be thankful we work opposite days.

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

I rather they be true from the start.

Yep! We had a nurse who was clever enough to hide her negativity for the first 90 days, which happens to be the length of the new hire probationary period. During the early days she was helpful, positive and pleasant to be around.

Once the first 90 days elapsed, all the positivity disappeared and she started showing her true spiteful colors. She constantly whines, complains, picks arguments, criticizes, and spends much of the shift on her smartphone.