Need advice on how adjust a new RN attitude

[LLRNWashington]

I've been an RN for 6th months on a very professional floor. The problem is I use to be a CNA in the same hospital on a different unit where the manager would the staff let do and say whatever we wanted and I developed some bad habits: eating at the nsg station and running my smart mouth for about 6 years. I became am RN and transfered to a different floor where all the staff is very professional. I've gotten into trouble a times for smart allic remarks to other staff members that told my boss. I'm a lot better than I was 6 months ago, but they are doing lay offs at my work and I need to get professional fast! I always hear that young nurses are very unprofessional and I'm 27, but that doesn't help me! Any advice or help? Thanks!!!

[April, RN, BSN, RN]

Just try to remember that no one appreciates a bad attitude, especially when it's coming from someone new. It makes you look bad when you mouth off and people won't take you or your opinions seriously, even if you are a great nurse. You must be professional if you want to be valued and respected by your co-workers, doctors, patients, and families. It takes hard work to kick a bad habit but at least you are in an environment with good role models.