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1. Horizontal Hostility

   Vroom replied to Vroom's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for all of the replies so far. I'm hoping to get more ideas. I'm afraid, like in Strong-willed's hospital that we'll end up "talking the talk" and not able to "walk the walk". CatlynLPN,...

2. Horizontal Hostility

   Vroom posted a topic in General Nursing

   We've had a long history of horizontal hostility (AKA bullying, horizontal violence, etc.) on our unit. So we decided to try to make some changes. We started by purchasing and showing a video re:...

3. Being eaten alive!

   Vroom replied to teensmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Having recently done extensive research and a presentation for our L & D unit on "Horizontal Hostility" between nurses, I don't think you should ask yelling preceptor what she would have done. To...

4. Stress-fighting Resources

   Vroom replied to Vroom's topic in Health, Stress Management

   Thanks for the great info, Libra1 & Nurse_Advocate. I appreciate any and all info you can give me. Our mentor program is also separate from our preceptor program but we're just in the very...

5. Stress-fighting Resources

   Vroom posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

   Hi, there, I have been asked by my employer to be a mentor for a new nurse. Our hospital started this program to try to retain new nurses and some of us "older" staff have been assigned to new...

6. Love OB/GYN--Hate coworkers

   Vroom replied to Vroom's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks for the replies, Magz53 & BlueRidgeHomeRN. It's starting to look more and more like I need a change. Unfortunately, I'll be trying to change positions at a time when there will be several...

7. Love OB/GYN--Hate coworkers

   Vroom replied to Vroom's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks for the info, jhhrn. I really need to do some soul-searching and decide where I need to go from here. I really do enjoy my work but most of my coworkers just make it miserable to be around...

8. Love OB/GYN--Hate coworkers

   Vroom replied to Vroom's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks for the ideas, Cnovice, The nurse that was doing the talking about me was the charge nurse who just walked into the room afterwards. The other nurse was still doing the blowby and I had...

9. Love OB/GYN--Hate coworkers

   Vroom replied to Vroom's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks for the reply, Queenjean, I can SO relate to how you're feeling. I thought this was going to be my dream job--my "niche". But it sure has turned into a nightmare. I've given it 2 yrs. and...

10. Love OB/GYN--Hate coworkers

    Vroom replied to Vroom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks, trmr. :redpinkhe I really feel like sometimes I'm losing it as I never used to feel this way. In fact, I've never felt so out of place in my whole life. So, basically you're happy you quit...

11. Love OB/GYN--Hate coworkers

    Vroom posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi, guys, I haven't posted in awhile. My other posts have pertained mainly to a bully I had on the floor. That has improved but I still feel like I don't "fit" w/ the OB unit I'mon. Everybody is so...

12. Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding, help!!

    Vroom replied to IMustBeCrazy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Has she had thyroid function testing done? This, too, can cause irregular bleeding.

13. Do you work w/ a bully?

    Vroom replied to Vroom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for all the supportive words! I am trying to ignore her and just do my job but when it affects the care of my pts. (like when she and her "clique" don't help me when I have 2 or more...

14. Do you work w/ a bully?

    Vroom replied to Vroom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks, Suesquach. I've also been seeing a therapist to see whether my lack of self esteem (since the abusive clinic manager) is affecting how I'm being/perceiving being treated. It's so hard as I...

15. Do you work w/ a bully?

    Vroom posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi, guys! I am a middle-aged nurse and have been in nursing for almost 30 yrs. (hospital, community, teaching) and am a certified Women's Health NP. I worked at a family planning clinic as an NP for...