Why did she pick on me?

You will find rude know-it-alls throughout your career. Try to not let them get the best of you. Remain professional and do what you know is right. You don't owe her an explanation, but you can always offer one.

One thing that I learned to say to people like that is, "You might be right." Not, "I agree with you," and not "I'll do what you say." Just, "You might be right," smile, and do whatever you were going to do in the first place. It really frosts their buns but they can't complain about it.

It's the same as in grade school! There are BULLY'S EVERYWHERE. and I hate to say it, but females EXCELL at being mean and making it seem like it COULD be innocent when you know it's not. Though there are those guys that can do it well also.

What I try to remember is Bully's somehow feel bad abt themselves, that is why they do this, and go on abt my business.

I try to "TEACH" others if there is something I know or "LEARN" if it is something I don't, and neither of those are done in a rude mean manner.

Maybe she was ignorant to the immediate dangers of blood pressure that high... maybe she never learned that medications should be checked for effectiveness... hmmm yeah ignore her and do what you know how to do. Good luck in your career.

If I am given parameters to call the doctor, guess what? I'm calling the doctor. If the VS are just outside the parameters and the patient is symptomatic, I'm calling. If something doesn't seem right, I'm using my best nursing judgement. 170's/90's might not be life threatening for some, but I'm there and the doctor isn't. This is your nursing practice, not hers. To hell with what a smug co-worker has to say.

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It's not about a new nurse having to earn respect, its about the other nurse being respectful toward the new nurse, and treating her with decency and common courtesy.

Nurses eating their young is shameful. It's bullying behavior and will be perpetuated for as long as there are those that condone it!

I have 20 plus years experience helping people deal with the effects of bullying and I was shocked to find that it is the greatest hurdle many nursing students and new nurses have to face.

As with everyone else, ignore her. You're doing a great job.

I am a little worried that this is making you so angry. So what if she made the comment or doesn't respond to your friendliness? You know you are doing the right thing. Don't let it get to you so much, that is why she is doing it. I hope she is not purposely trying to sabotage you...just be careful, and let it go, and certainly avoid asking her for advise!

I really like the response above "You might be right". I use it all the time with my mother-in-law!

I've learned only on rare occasions do you argue with your mother in law..otherwise nod your head and smile..lol

Who cares what that nurse thinks. Always do the right thing by your patient, document as you need to. Never let anyone sway your got or what you think I'd the right thing to do because you are the one responsible and need to answer if there is a problem.

Along the same lines as what everyone is saying, but don't allow this person to make camp in your headspace. Likely she never thinks of you unless you are right in front of her. Do what you know is right, go about your business and don't spend another minute worrying about it. This is a lesson I wish I had learned way sooner than I did!

"Why yes, in fact, in my practice I report abnormal values to the MD."

Don't get into a contest with this nurse. Respond to her inquires direct and on point.

Of could always add "because I prefer my patients not to stroke out for the oncoming RN" however, that would be sarcastic, and wrong.

You know your patient, you know what the MD may have said in rounds (re-take a BP and we will then talk anti-hypertensives) and unless the nurse in question is your charge nurse (and if she is, report to her what the MD wanted, and what you did about it) you are under no obligation to inform her of your plans of care.