scarbors

i think this is a very interesting topic, since i have been on both sides. being in the biz for over 20 years, i have been there, and done that. with that experience, i have developed some idea of what is relevant for report. the nurse that wants a thousand details is no better than the one who doesn't know what kind of iv accesss their patient has. new nurses will not have a complete grasp of that "big picture" for a long time. old nurses shouldn't expect them to. i think the "bully" nurses are in two categories-the first group are the true b*tches, they have no life, etc, and like to hurt people. sadly, there are a lot of unhappy people in this world that would like to take you with them. the best thing to do is to let that person know she has no effect on you. her mission is now failed, and she will move on to an easier target. the other bullies are nurses that have so lost touch with what it is to be new in this profession that they think everyone that doesn't know what they know are idiots. they may have genuine concerns for patient safety, but, more likely, they are so set in their ways they don't remember how to do it any other way. with this person, i think it would be productive to talk to them away from report. tell them exactly how you feel. ask them what they think you should do to improve. i know that is hard to ask from a person you don't like. but, if that bully really isn't a true witch, it should open her eyes as to where you are coming from and how she is coming across. best of luck to you.