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1.1 Too Loud

scenario

I sometimes work double shifts. On the 1600–2400 shift, there is an LPN who is well into her 60s. She has days where she is not as spunky and on top of things as other days. If it is a day where she needs more guidance, I try to be patient with her.

There is an RN who becomes frustrated and has a short fuse with this LPN. I have witnessed on more than one occasion the RN degrading and yelling at the LPN, often in the hallway where the patients can overhear. Most times, the LPN did not do anything to warrant the verbal abuse the RN bestowed upon her. The only outcome of the relational aggression as far as I can see is the LPN becomes more frustrated and less alert to tasks she is to do for patients.

One night, I was assigned to work with the LPN, and the RN was on the other team. There was an incident that involved the LPN with me and a volunteer. The RN tore down the hallway after the LPN and yelled at her. As soon as the RN returned to the nurse’s station, I approached her. I pointed out to her that her behavior was inappropriate and she had crossed the line and disrespected the LPN. The LPN didn’t want to hear about it, though, and she just walked away from me.

–Anonymous BSN, RN-BC