Ughhhhhh I'm being bullied at work.

Nurses General Nursing

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There is a another nurse on our unit who is 'queen bee' and is on my heels constantly. She is nasty, and this week I found out that she was telling boldface lies, saying I dont do my work, instead logging on to the internet for two hours a day! I immediately called tech support to get logs of computer activity, but my boss told me not to. I was surprised because those logs would PROVE she is a liar, and she should be disciplined for that kind of behaviour. The boss said I was over reacting...but I am tired of the bullying. I have heard her threaten to choke one of the assistants, and even the patients have mentioned her nasty ways. The nursing students won't go near her. However, the head of the dept said it was up to me to clear things up. I didn't feel like I had support in this. I DREAD going to work now, where once I loved it. I have the option of moving to another unit, which I am going to do. But I just cannot believe how the management allows this to continue, without the slightest repercussion! Any advice?

Specializes in 5 yrs OR, ASU Pre-Op 2 yr. ER.
The boss said I was over reacting...but I am tired of the bullying.

Sounds like the boss is underreacting, and making excuses. She needs to do something about this bully. By allowing it to happen, she's saying it's ok that the employees are treated like dirt.

Specializes in Education, Acute, Med/Surg, Tele, etc.

I would play the 'hostile work environment' card...only because it is your reputation and license on the line!

I normally try to handle things in my own way without using terms like BON or any labor laws...but when it is about a really nasty spiteful person...gotta do what ya gotta do!

Good luck to you...very sorry this happened to you, I wish it wouldn't happen anywhere!

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