Help with difficult co-worker-- Long--Sorry

First, keep a personal record of everything in writing (whether paper or electronic). I do this with "small" issues that could potentially become "big" in the future. Second, speak to someone you trust about this issue, specifically a charge nurse or supervisor. (Don't talk to another floor nurse because it may be misconstrued as gossip.) By going to a superior, you're affirming that this is a serious issue (which it is!) and something needs to be done about it.

Also, try to pay attention to how other nurses interact and respond to her, without necessarily digging for information. (Again, that's a gray area where you can get into gossip.)

I may be new to nursing, but I've worked in another field long enough to know that it never helps to hold onto a "bad apple" -- even if it's the easier choice. Sadly, I think this happens in nursing far too often -- simply because it is so easy. As long as no one is dying or the hospital isn't being sued r/t her care, then she's ok. Until someone speaks up about the problem that she is, then she's ok.

Use your personal documentation as a foundation for speaking with your supervisor(s). Make sure you always keep copies for yourself though! Also, be careful in your wording if you're giving them copies of your personal documentation. Sometimes, people will turn things around on the person making the complaints (i.e., you're just too sensitive).

I've read a LOT of threads where nurses advocate for just keeping your mouth shut -- as long as patients aren't dying, of course. I'm sure you'll get some of those responses soon enough. Again, I think this is just what nursing has become. We accept that some nurses have issues and don't do anything about them. Clearly, this nurse is bothering you. If you think she could pose a threat to patient safety, then this issue is worth being discussed!

Good luck!

You need to bring the incident about the pt in distress to your manager. This person sounds dangerous.

make your supervisor aware of the issue.

keep yourself a log--in a bound notebook--take it home with you-do not leave it lying about for anyone to read.

mae sur you keep dats, times, pt identifyers for qi, and to whom you reported a situation. eithe these types weed themselves ot or they're passed along for years making everyone about them anxious an providing mediocre at best care