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Nice!

When to Use To: or Cc: in Your E-mails - Net M@nners Just FYI, not a source I would reference if writing a paper on the topic, but you get the idea. This is just info I found on my first google search.

I can appreciate that.

Like I previously stated, I know this is petty and the insight I received on this forum has helped me realize this situation is not a big deal at all. I am actually amazed that email etiquette is not reviewed in many workplaces. As far as a reference for email etiquette, I don't have a reliable source to provide. I'm simply recalling information provided to me during orientation as well as school. TBH, the information I was provided made sense.... to avoid situations like this. Ppl use email all the time as a tool to make a point... for example cc'ing your boss in an email that he/she doesn't need to be included in.

I have the insight to know how I come across when I communicate with co-workers/ pts. Believe it or not, I take the time to analyze my own bias. I have been wrong in the past. When I have been wrong I have apologized. We all have moments. This particular employee has experienced many "moments" that make me question her character. She has had multiple interactions with various staff that have been counterproductive . Again, this is only my side. I get that. BUT im not a b.s.er. My priority is my pts and staff.

Yes, she got to go home. But she was upset because she felt I was mean about it. NOT the case. I was direct. I guess she wanted me to hold her in my loving arms and tell her to take all the time she needed... idk.

Appreciate your response. Im really a fun loving person and I'm disappointed about this whole situation. In 10 plus years of nursing, I have never experienced this. I know it's hard for ppl to comprehend, but her intent was malicious. From the HR thing to the stupid email. I'm a nurse....my job is to assess....and I know through previous interactions and emails that she was trying to upset me. Shes a problem and I'll let my "equal" handle her daily issues and emergencies.

You will find a qualified RN. In my area, many nurses are leaving the hospital setting for outpatient clinics. It's just my opinion, but the "suits" that run the hospitals in my area seem to only care about lawsuits and protocol. The pt. ratios, acuity, and pay are the contributing factors to these trends. There are nurses out there that have insurance through their spouse that will take a pay cut to work in a relaxed environment. But I would make sure you hire a MEDICAL nurse with ER, ICU experience as opposed to a psych nurse with limited clinical skills..... and that's not meant to be insulting to psych nurses! I love and appreciate them! But if it was my practice, I would hire someone who has routinely treated seizures as opposed to maybe once a month.

We receive training during orientation on email etiquette lol. Not supposed to have quotes, crazy colors, or even email address on signature. She knew what she was doing. But these comments helped me get over it! Long week! Just finishing 7 days of on call.lol

It's a complicated situation. Im just going to ignore it after reading response. However, it was a "jab" at me. Believe it or not, email etiquette is a thing. You "CC" individuals to keep them in the know. You insert names in "To" to receive response.

The background to my story begins with a employee who interpreted my interactions with her as "unprofessional" and reported me to HR because she feels I was mean to her because she wanted to go home in the middle of her shift, which I allowed her to do. I am a nurse, she is a PCT. I am 1 of 2 assistant managers. We share same director. I can honestly say I was surprised she went to HR because My interaction with her had been professional and direct. But this isn't the problem.... She goes on to send an email that involves staffing on the unit to my director and the other manager (my equal) and decides to "cc" me. I know it's petty, but it's passive aggressive and staff splitting. In addition, she has fabricated the interaction we had about her "going home" to my staff by saying I slammed my belongings when she wanted to go home and so on. She is slandering my name and now playing games with emails. It needs to stop. Just wanted to seek advise from the community. Email etiquette states you only cc those whom you don't expect a response from. But I'm in charge of staffing! How should I address?!