coworker smells like alcohol

[jconan]

a nurse was recently transferred to our dept and smells like alcohol all day. In the am it smells fresh, by the afternoon she has that "old alcohol" smell. A coworker went to our supervisor and was told that this an old issue. that she has know for years that this nurse has a drinking problem but as long as it doesnt interfer with job performance, its ok. we must be able to trust our coworkers, isnt that interfering with her job??

[caliotter3]

If her supervisors are aware, then coworkers have done their part. If something makes the situation acute, a written report should be made, but until then, note that administration is aware.

[OCNRN63, RN]

If the manager said that, that was really unprofessional. A manager has no business discussing a staff member's personal history with other staff nurses.

[nurse2033, MSN, RN]

If the manager said that, that was really unprofessional. A manager has no business discussing a staff member's personal history with other staff nurses.

Right! Or condoning the behavior.

[caliotter3]

It sounds as if they have been condoning the behavior for quite some time. Not surprised that they would talk about it. Certain it has been a topic of conversation quite frequently, right or wrong.