As my wife always says "you can better results with sugar than vinegar". I work as an NP on the unit I worked on for 10 years as an RN. I have to write orders for nurses who used to be my mentors. This can cause some tension. What works best for me is to say "I thank you so much for all the great knowledge you veteran nurses have given me, you made me a better nurse. After all, it's all about providing excellent care to the pt.s." Hope this helps, Damon