I have been working with an LPN in a massachusetts nursing facility. She travels from Maine to work the 11-7 shift. I am an RN and work the 3-11 shift. I feeling in my gut that she may be hiding something. She is very rude and speaks inappropriately about the patient's. Often so loudly that patient's have come out of their room. She uses derogatory terms when referring to patients. I know she has been verbally abusive to at least 2 patient's. I have only been working with her for a short time but feel uncomfortable as I have to report off to her and leave the patient's in her hands. I reported her to the director of nursing as I feel it is my duty to protect the patients from any harm. Tuesday nite a patient complained about her and I believe she is suspended pending investigation. I noticed that she had been taken off the schedule for the rest of the week. I know the procedure for all allegations of any form of abuse that the person must be suspended until the incident is investigated. I only hope that she doesn't get a slap on the wrist and returns after a "counseling/education" session. Anyways, I always try to remain nonjudgemental and try to give people the benefit of the doubt. I believe that all patient's should receive quality care as they come first in our proffession. What can I do as I do not want to associate or be associated with this person.