Venting About Work

[ambulancedriver]

Sometimes venting can be a good thing, maybe even provide some perspective on whats happening at the work place. So here it goes...I hate my co workers, but I love my job. I landed my dream specialty in the emergency department. The learning is excellent, each day has a unique case that can be reflected on, and the pace is fun most of the time. Most of the doctors are great to work with, we have one that is a constant state of moodiness though. I enjoy interacting with patients for the most part, but most days it feels like I'm not providing the level of care and education I used to when I was on the floors since there is such a major push to turn over beds. I understand that we cant have people waiting in the lobby for extended periods of time, so I'm all for pushing our mission. I get along with most of the younger nurses I find, but the old nurses that has been there forever are total you know whats. Even when I try to avoid them and not speak with them they find some nitpick thing to fuss about. Now I'm involved with gossip in the department (like patient safety gossip) and I'm not sure how to get out of it. This is the first time I've ever had this sort of problem at work place; from not getting along with co-workers or being involved in gossip. My boss is very nice, but I dont feel like this is a situation that she can solve since it involves so many of her employees satisfaction. Honestly I'd hate to leave this specialty, but I think leaving the department will be better for my sanity.

[Emergent, RN]

It sounds like those old bats are ruining all your fun! They really shouldn't allow the old crones to do that. They are obviously mean and bitter, plus their education is out of date. They probably all need fans because of their menopausal symptoms.

Put 'em out to pasture, I say, even if it means upping your social security taxes.

[ambulancedriver]

That last line was funny, I needed a good laugh. I try to respect these older nurses for their experience, but they don't care anything about me. Heck when the manager tried to question who I was having problems with I did not want to mention names out of respect for them and possibility of miscommunication. But come to find out they have no problem throwing me under the bus instantly. I've considered really standing up to them, but honestly they are good for the department and should just retire out of there. I feel like I can always come back later after trying out other departments.