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Gossip at Work
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Posted over 4 years ago I have noticed recently that a lot of the nurses I work with act like they are in high school. They are constantly talking trash about others and spreading rumors and lies. I choose not to participate in these discussions although I often over hear it and stand up for the person if I can. Anyway...any advice on how to deal with this? It has been brought up to management by other nurses with little resolution. Its just brings me down and makes me feel I work in a hostile environment.
Thanks S.Sucre, RN, BS |
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| Posted over 4 years ago Well it could be because you are working in a hostile environment. My advice is to quietly document what you hear, do not ever join into a conversation with the perpetrators for any reason, other than patient care. Encourage the other nurses who are not a part of the gossiping group to do the same. After a month of documentation, then jointly submit all the information (keep a copy of everything for yourselves) and demand something be done. |
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| Posted over 4 years ago I deal with the same thing so I know how you feel. Only thing is, mamagement is just as bd about it. With everything I hear about others and hear from tyhe grapevine about myself it sucks really. The DON is one of the biggest trash talkers we have. "Softly. deftly, music shall caress you. Feel it, hear it, secretly possess you...." |
