terry21651

Hi now this is coming from an icu nurse with 30+ years of icu experience. I have had this done to me as a new nurse and now. I just stop for a moment while they are talking and say"i have been taking care of this patient for 12 hours. I tell them i know what is going on with this patient and you don't so i encourage you to stop talking and listen as i am not going to repeat myself because your were not listening. We have patients with multiple problems and issues and that usually works for me. I am not saying be nasty or anything. You could try asking her to hold questions until after your have given her the bulk of your report. The work place has many types of personalities and sometimes you have to deal with them. Just know that you are trying your best and not let someone make you feel otherwise. Try not to take everyone and everything so personal. I know that is hard but that is how I have survived so long being a nurse.