Since I can't see myself as how others see me...

Nurses General Nursing

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...how do I improve my communication and interaction skills with my fellow co workers?

I was told that there have been complaints against me from fellow LPNs (this isn't about LPN vs RN, I promise) that when they find me not approachable and that when they ask me for help, I am condescending, and give off the impression that I think they're stupid.

This shock me because I do not see LPNs in that light. Also, as not one of the LPNs had personally came up to me to tell me that they have a problem with me and my communication skills (or lack therefore), this came out of the blue. I was told that it's because they find me not approachable so they don't approach me and...I can't know there's a problem if nobody talks to me about it!

So how do I work to fix it? Because I don't want to continually give off the wrong impression.

Thanks

Specializes in OB-Gyn/Primary Care/Ambulatory Leadership.

Of course I don't. I'm giving my opinion, just like everyone else here.

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