Too much facebook

[orangelate]

We have this nurse at work. We'll call them "C". C posts inappropriate things on facebook. Nothing to violate privacy laws, but enough to be unprofessional. Openly taking down about the facility, staff and management. Management is aware and asks C to delete the posts. We all signed a social media policy, but it isn't enforced. I am embarrassed to work with C. Co-workers have tried to talk to C and explain that their actions are less than appropriate. Thoughts?

[chacha82, ADN, BSN]

If you're not the one posting, don't think about it at all. You know it's unprofessional. Nitwits are everywhere. Keep doing your job.

[~Mi Vida Loca~RN, ASN, RN]

We have this nurse at work. We'll call them "C". C posts inappropriate things on facebook. Nothing to violate privacy laws, but enough to be unprofessional. Openly taking down about the facility, staff and management. Management is aware and asks C to delete the posts. We all signed a social media policy, but it isn't enforced. I am embarrassed to work with C. Co-workers have tried to talk to C and explain that their actions are less than appropriate. Thoughts?

Unfollow or defriend C and focus on yourself. The problem has already been reported so this is no longer your concern. You stated yourself she isn't breaking privacy laws. It's not for you to concern yourself with her actions and if you feel they are inappropriate or not. The happening during work times, maybe C is ion break or on lunch or taking a dump. Regardless, seems like you're a little to focused on C. Channel that energy into something more positive and productive, if C is truly crossing lines, it will eventually come back to burn them.

[NuGuyNurse2b]

Did you guys read that story about the 10 Harvard students whose admittance were rescinded due to some FB posts of theirs? This is how dumb some people are. I would allow the co-worker her comeuppance (if and when it happens). But know that online policing is pretty hard for HR cause they're also thinking about any retaliation against them should they act (ie, unlawful firing - a major social media defense rests on that whole freedom of speech thing, you may have heard about it), so your co-worker may never even get approached at all. So you paying attention to it might not be good for your health.

[marace]

Wondering if this is happening at work. I am an older nurse and I am appalled and angry about staff using their cellphones at work. I have found staff in patient bathrooms, h iding in bathrooms, and even openly at the nurses station. Lights going off, alarms on pumps, but the nurses continue to abuse their time while being paid to monitor social status or text their friends during work hours.

[Orca, ADN, ASN, RN]

As a manager, I cannot share anything with subordinates that is being done in connection with another employee. Sometimes that leads to the perception that a problem is being ignored, but so be it. If you were the subject of an investigation possibly leading to discipline, you wouldn't want that shared with your coworkers. Don't assume that management is doing nothing just because they aren't talking about it. They can't discuss it.

Like others, I fail to see how this reflects negatively on anyone other than the person posting negative comments on Facebook.

[dec2007]

In addition to unfriending, I'd suggest blocking her. Like Penelope said, not your circus, not your monkey. It's not like there's nothing else making us nuts, these days. Try to limit the irritants! Suggest your co-workers do likewise, if they bring this issue up.

"Try to limit the irritants!" is the best advice ever, not just at work, but in life in general. Don't buy into the drama.

[BSNbeauty, BSN, RN]

I don't care what people post about. I just don't like how nurses and techs have time to post all day on Facebook and not do their job which leaves me to pick up the slack. Now that is not okay!

[dec2007]

I don't care what people post about. I just don't like how nurses and techs have time to post all day on Facebook and not do their job which leaves me to pick up the slack. Now that is not okay!

This!!! If they were actually doing their jobs they wouldn't have time to rest constantly.

[dec2007]

This!!! If they were actually doing their jobs they wouldn't have time to rest constantly.

That was supposed to say "text constantly".

[caliotter3]

That was supposed to say "text constantly".

Well, rest or text, same difference!

[NurseSpeedy, ADN, LPN, RN]

One of the many reasons I'm not on FaceBook. I just don't need or have time for that kind of drama in my life.

I did have a coworker that stated that it was "weird" that I didn't have an account. I don't think so. To each is own. If I want to get in touch with someone I'll pick up my phone and call them. Plus, autocorrect has made some pretty bad changes to the occasional time that I'll text (basically to someone that I know will never answer their phone).

[JordanRose]

Not only unfriend her or him, but block them too. Immediately.