OK I have had it with coworkers behavior

Turd.Ferguson · Jun 24, 2008

It sometimes takes years of practice to properly control the sounds of a burp. It sounds like she is a maestro. Enjoy the music as you may never meet another. Just be careful if she asks you to pull her finger.

Future-nurse · Jun 24, 2008

I'd ask them nicely first to stop doing it and if they didn't stop I would do something really annoying around them to make them know how it feels...

example being mabey you should fart right next to them (as long as excreting gas i.e. burping is ok then farting should be)

I feel your pain though my sister does the burping thing and its disgusting :barf01:

ProLogic · Jun 24, 2008

I'd ask them nicely first to stop doing it and if they didn't stop I would do something really annoying around them to make them know how it feels...
example being mabey you should fart right next to them (as long as excreting gas i.e. burping is ok then farting should be)
I feel your pain though my sister does the burping thing and its disgusting :barf01:

That would be feeding the fire. First off, you should ask them politely. Next time, alert the head person in charge and make them aware of the situation. And if worst comes to worse, write them up.

softstorms · Jun 24, 2008

O.K. here is a pass it off idea LOL. Talk to Human Resourses and explain the problem and let them chat with her. If it is attention getting, they can help, if it is medical, they may recommend some help(LOL) . You can take this on yourself to say............Wow, how do you feel? You sound like you may have a problem there? I there some way I can help you not make the pts. feel uncomfortable with that? Do you need some help with that? LOL I say this because the last time I had this problem with a staff member, they were burbing beer. Good luck

annmariern · Jun 24, 2008

Good lord, how old is your coworker, 12? That would drive me nuts. Had a CNA that would do that, as well as throw tantrums like a toddler, so I sympathize. Sad someone is so desperate for attention they reverted to childhood.

Vito Andolini · Jun 24, 2008

I work with a gal who does this, although she does say "Excuse me" and it isn't terribly frequent. It sort of makes me wretch, though, so I know where you're coming from.

I think it would be best to get the doctor to be the bad guy. If he were to approach your Manager or HR or Administration, something is more likely to get done than if you do it.

They need to make sure this isn't a medical thing and is only a disgusting learned habit that she needs to break. Thinking legally, she is probably embarrassed if the problem is truly medical and she can't control it, and she could sue.

Hmm, I wonder if just taking some simethicone (like Beano or a generic of it) might do the trick. Maybe HR and your boss need to suggest this, after the doctor they send her to and pay for has ruled out a medical problem. Or they could just find something else to write her up for and get rid of her, which is so often how things are handled.

santhony44, MSN, RN, NP · Jun 24, 2008

How juvenile. I'd probably say "PIG!" and then go "Oh, sorry, for a minute there I thought you were my kid."

I think the charge nurse, DON, or someone in authority, or someone she respects, should take her aside and talk to her about professionalism. I do understand that on rare occasions, such a thing might "slip" when one isn't expecting it, but when that happens usually the culprit turns red, slaps a hand over her mouth, and gasps "Oh, gosh, excuse me!" (OK, that's happened to me!)

What might be great sitting around on your back deck on a Saturday afternoon with your beer buddies just isn't appropriate at the nurse's station at work. Duh.

SoundofMusic · Jun 24, 2008

I know how you feel. The nurses on our night shift like to fart and laugh about it. It's funny about the first two times, and after that, it's just rude. I think they're doing it just to be smart.

I think it's also really disrespectful to patients, and a lot of times they do it in patient's rooms who are out of it. I think it's really degrading.

That would annoy the hell out of me.

**canoehead, BSN, RN** · Jun 24, 2008

I work with a burper too. I just don't react anymore, it's so immature it's not worth a response.

ThatPoshGirl · Jun 24, 2008

I'd ask them nicely first to stop doing it and if they didn't stop I would do something really annoying around them to make them know how it feels...
example being mabey you should fart right next to them (as long as excreting gas i.e. burping is ok then farting should be)
I feel your pain though my sister does the burping thing and its disgusting :barf01:

I have to say that that is just a tad bit passive/aggressive, which in my opinion is way worse than the original offense.

I dont care if it is medical you can still put your hand over your mouth to decrease the sound effect.

You could just try asking her to cover her mouth. You could also ask her if she has seen a doctor. I say be direct and polite. There are a number of reasons why she could have developed such a habit and she may not realize that it bothers you.

shelly304 · Jun 24, 2008

I work with an RN who has a terrible "gas" problem. Even pts. have complained! For Christmas last year her "secret santa" gave her "Gas-X", and she never got the clue, just thought it was a funny joke!:chuckle:no: :banghead: And still we all suffer.....