Co worker issue

Horseshoe, BSN, RN · Jun 18, 2018

i need advice. I have been a registered nurse for several years and currently work in the emergency room. We

I'm curious why you edited your post so that no one who didn't read it in its original form would remotely know what you are talking about.

Crush · Jun 18, 2018

This type of manipulative behaviour is more common than you think. No more apologizing when it's not your fault. Mean? It's the ED for goodness sake. People are dying while you're supposed to tiptoe around each other's feelings.
When responding to accusations, never say "I feel..." State the bare facts as undramatically as you can. "I asked her to get a stat EKG. She refused. What do you suggest my next step be in the future?"

Yes, yes, yes. In these situations no saying your feelings. I think you did fine with what was going on but there is always room to reflect and grow. I sure would have let the charge nurse know you were having issues getting the EKG done in a timely manner & why much sooner though. I agree with what someone else said about this person being manipulative though.

Now the big issue is why are only the PCAs able to do EKGs? This needs to be addressed so that if a similar situation arises, the nurse can do their own if need be.