annoying co worker

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while I was at work today I was having technical difficulties with the computer we use to administer the medications treatments etc. Another nurse on another wing had a cna call in sick so it was a tough day. Well this other nurse we work with was purposely trying to write us up for stupid things. She got involved with my medtech when she asked if I was still on lunch. (The med tech could not find something and since she knew my computer was down most of the morning she was questioning what the patient said to her. ) Without even waiting for me to come back up in 5 minutes she started looking through my drawers to look for a med error. (this women just loves to get people in trouble) Once I came back from lunch my med tech and I solved the problem within a minute because of communication!!! The crabby nurse just walked away with her nose up in the air like she was pisted off she could not get one of us in trouble.

This nurse is always trying to find something wrong with what or how you do something. Also a couple of weeks ago A patient was supposed to get a medication but we did not have any in stock so I documented in the MAR and this in the chart in three different places. She still had the nerve to call and ask why I did not give it. Thank god when I called back I got another person on the phone who looked at my documentation and saw she was up to her crap again.

Could anyone give me sugestions how to deal with this beside ignoring her behavior or is this the only mature way????? thanks

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Specializes in Trauma Surgery, Nursing Management.

Keep documenting as you are doing. That is your lifeline, and your proof.

There are some nurses that just love drama. They love to see people get into trouble. They watch serial episodes of "Cops" to feed their inner need to see that 'justice was done, by God!'. You can also find the latest arrest records bookmarked in their 'favorites' tab on their home computer.

Don't even bother with involving yourself in this ridiculous mindset. Document, be nice to the nurse (she will wonder why you are being so kind ;)), and keep your thoughts to yourself (even though secretly wonder if this nurse needs an enema, needs a stiff drink, or needs something that I should not post on this forum). Offer to help her if she is in the weeds, even though you know she will decline. Don't talk about your personal life at work, because she will likely hone in on something you say and completely turn it into another edition of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey".

Be professional always, and be comforted in the fact that you DO NOT live your life this way. Focus on your work, your patients, and the care that you give them. The rest is static.

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Specializes in Rehab, LTC.

Tell her to mind her own business!

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Even though you documented this in the chart, make sure you call the doctor to let him or her know. The medication that you are not giving may to be something serious. The doctor may be able to give you another order for something different that does that same job, until that med comes in stock.

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Specializes in Medical Surgical Orthopedic.

A few of my co-workers were like that when I started. At first I just felt bad, but then I decided it was pretty funny. I started confessing things to them when they were in a "write-up" mood....like that I gave room 854 his Zocor 30 minutes late.

Once they realize you're mocking them, they tend to find someone else to bother.

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Specializes in PICU, ICU, Hospice, Mgmt, DON.

Document, document, document...if she continues this and you have times/dates/witnesses....you can go to either your manager or actually to HR...she is creating a "hostile work environment" which is an offense that will be written up and can be disciplined to the point of discharge. (this is in labor laws)

Don't let her get away with this crap...but do it the proper way...don't stoop to her level...and don't give her any fuel to add to her fire by baiting her...just quietly go about your business and document. When you have some ammuntion...shouldn't take too long then go to HR...she will cut it out in a hurry. THere will be no repercussions because you can document those as well.

GOOD LUCK

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Tell her to mind her own business!

And never, but NEVER ask this person for help if you can possibly avoid it!

Seriously, there are lots of this type in nursing. Mostly, you can avoid them, but sometimes you may find yourself with the need to call a "come to Jesus meeting". Be polite, professional and FIRM. they usually avoid you like the plague after that.

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Document, document, document...if she continues this and you have times/dates/witnesses....you can go to either your manager or actually to HR...she is creating a "hostile work environment" which is an offense that will be written up and can be disciplined to the point of discharge. (this is in labor laws)

Don't let her get away with this crap...but do it the proper way...don't stoop to her level...and don't give her any fuel to add to her fire by baiting her...just quietly go about your business and document. When you have some ammuntion...shouldn't take too long then go to HR...she will cut it out in a hurry. THere will be no repercussions because you can document those as well.

GOOD LUCK

Ditto what is said here. Of course it takes time and effort to do all of this, but the payback some day might be worth it.

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