insubordination

[hhrhrn41]

Just a quick question....what are some things that would constitute being written up for insubordination? What about telling your boss that u are fed up with her and so is everyone else on the unit??

[hhrhrn41, RN]

Thank you everyone for your replies....but unfortunately, that did come out of my mouth. But not before myself and another nurse were trying our hardest to get through to her about a certain issue. She just had me soooo beyond frustrated to the point that I let my emotions get the best of me! Talking with her about any issue is like talking to a brick wall. Everyone on my unit is at a complete loss as to what action we take with her. It just seems as if everyone up the chain of command that could possibly help us all scratch each others backs so to speak. Suggestions?? BTW, she is writing me up for "insubordination" however, according to what PRN posted that does not fall under the definition.

[llg, PhD, RN]

Whether or not it fits a technical definition of the word "insubordination" is not really the point. Either way, you messed up by saying what you said. Your best course of action now would be to apologize sincerely for losing your cool and try to build a positive relationship -- a relationship that could then be used to help you resolve your issues.

If you get into a fight with her about the dictionary definition of the word "insubordination," it will only make matters worse. You were impolite, disrespectful, and unprofessional in your communication. Admit to that and try to put it behind you as quickly as possible and move forward in a positive direction. Highlighting it and dragging it out by nit-picking word definitions only keeps the conversation focused on your unprofessional communication -- which is not where you want the focus to be.

llg -- who has said a few things I regret in my life and has learned through experience that it is usually best to apologize and move on to a more positive topic as quickly as possible.