overcoming stress

[monarch81]

Hi,

I am new to the site, and am very excited to be among many professionals both new and experienced. My dilemma recently has been to overcome gossip in the work place. I currently work in a long-term setting and have been working at the same facility since I've obtained my license in 2011. I have found through this time that I have difficulty dealing with staff who like to cause problems. For instance, those who question my judgment when it comes to giving care to residents. I value the staff, I am referring to STNAs, however; I don't value their attitude nor their tendency to gossip. I feel that as a nurse my priority falls to the resident and their care, I find every so often I come across an individual who wants to undermine me due to having to take disciplinary action because of their mistake. What is the best approach to working with the individuals, especially when management is not very supportive to my decision? I have been questioning looking for work elsewhere, or am I being rash and should stick this out? Any suggestions would be helpful.