How does one write up LVN ?

[newsupernurse]

I am a new RN and sometimes we have to work with LVN's and one of my working days last week, this LVN told me straight away " You do your own thing and I will do my own". She did not help me with any PO meds or dressing changes. I am a 6 mos old RN in this facility and she has been LVN here for 10 yrs now. This has happened many times that old LVN's do not want to take new RN orders. I am RN and it bothers me that because of her behaviour my License can be at stake too sometimes. Somebody advised me to write her up and give letter to manager. I hv not written anybody up in my life and I DO NOT KNOW HOW TO START. What kind of language I should use ?

[BackfromRetirement]

Agreed Zookeeper. Conflict resolution is tough. Disrespect is often a magnification of other things going on. Often it is misplaced aggression. Thick skin needed. "Authoritarian" style management seldom works.

[KB24]

Did you talk to her in private about this? I'd talk to a co-worker in private if I had an issue with him/her instead of writing someone up. A write up should be the last thing you do, if you can't solve the problem and you need help from management.

Just remember what can happen if you write her up and she finds out it was you who reported her. Don't expect her to be happy and help you later on when you need help.

Good luck with your decision.

[Persephone001]

So how are things going at work OP?

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

So how are things going at work OP?

Since the OP has not logged into these forums in more than one year, I am highly doubtful that she will ever return to give us an update on how things have been going at work.

[Persephone001]

I was bored and thought it was worth a try, lol, thanks though!