unprofessional behavior in RN community

Not to excuse the behavior, but new nurses learn the ropes by watching the old timers. Very rarely do new nurses come into the profession cussing like truckers. Just like to add that the potty mouth in my dept is certifiably out of control it seems to fluctuate with the level of burnout that week

Hi-That is why I work private duty in Home Health-I see one pt. at a time and move on in 10-15 minutes and no one can get too mad in that short of time. I cannot stand the backstabbing I saw in the Hospital enviroment and as I knew it was not going to change for the better-I changed my situation and am much happier and much less stressed out now. You should explore it! PS-at least if they are cussing you know :chuckle :chuckle they are around and breathing and not goofing off or sleeping somewhere Mike:coollook:

Good point...perhaps if more female nurses would go to a private place (locker or bathroom) and let loose with a few expletives, or pound a pillow in an empty room (as I've been known to do...LOL) they wouldn't find the need to channel their frustration into the passive aggressiveness rampant in our field.

I guess you have never worked in a jail. This language is common place. As far as regular professional communication it is not proper. How ever you must also understand that crude language is the only words that your client understands in order to get information or make an explanation. In that casde it is a good opportunity to teach the proper words. Good luck.

Good point...perhaps if more female nurses would go to a private place (locker or bathroom) and let loose with a few expletives, or pound a pillow in an empty room (as I've been known to do...LOL) they wouldn't find the need to channel their frustration into the passive aggressiveness rampant in our field.

and LORD knows there's an overabundance of passive/aggressive.

no shortage there.

There is a lot of passive-aggressive behavior everywhere. And a lot of out and out aggressiveness, too. I saw tons of it in the military.................sad. People need to learn to channel their feelings in more positive ways than taking them out on coworkers. But that takes work to change and many are too lazy to bother.

*guilty as charged*

I have been known to say many 'foul-mouthed' things ;0

Not to pts, or around pts, or AT coworkers..but I do tend to let it fly when venting TO a coworker..we all have to let it outttttttt every now and then.

Earle 58, I just was in working at MGH and BI. Where do you work? KELLY

In Boston, Ma I Meant To Add In That Sentence

But that takes work to change and many are too lazy to bother.

i see too many in denial of any wrongdoing myself.

it is much easier to blame someone else.

ahh but that is the essence of passive-aggressive tendencies. to project one's own bad feelings on others. in essence, blaming them for their own shortcomings or lousy outlooks. there are ways to deal with people like this, fortunately. I have learned.

ahh but that is the essence of passive-aggressive tendencies. to project one's own bad feelings on others. in essence, blaming them for their own shortcomings or lousy outlooks. there are ways to deal with people like this, fortunately. I have learned.

i would be interested in learning what you have.

so far i've used "back at you" where you don't allow the person to put it on someone or something else, which makes for a hostile environment, much backstabbing and splitting of staff.

i've also used avoidance, which certainly is not addressing the matter either.

but i have become proactive recently, and do intend to find out certain answers for myself.

because at almost 46 yo, i still do not have a clue on how to deal with these dishonest and dangerous types.

they really affect me and it makes for a toxic work environment.