NURSE BULLYING

[@elizabethferguson2263]

Not a new nurse but new to a critical care unit and the amount rudeness and bullying while giving report has me seriously considering leaving bedside.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Never take any rudeness from anyone, especially coworkers. I pray ypu have the confidence to stand up to them!

[@Linaskye143]

I’ve been a nurse for 15 years, and I’ve been bullied and thrown under the bus multiple times. I cannot even list all my stories. I gave up on nursing because it destroyed my soul. I keep my license active and work occasionally for a friend’s agency, but that’s it. I despise what I once loved.

[@Lexilea68]

May the evildoers reap what they have sown. May God have vengeance.

[@davis7323]

Just pick up a travel position and make $8k a week and keep ur mind in your money. Don't worry about everyone else!

[@Jessicad654]

This breaks my heart. From another nurse, I wish I could give you a hug. You didn’t deserve to be mistreated.

[@dustin4450]

I had surgery few years back, woke up in the recovery room with 4 female nurses hovering over me giggling and my gown lifted up to my chest. I kinda sat up a bit, they realized I was starting to come to it a bit, one quick pulled my gown down and the other 3 left the room right away. I got some other WILD stories of female nurses doing stuff to male patients, mostly unconscious Male patients under anesthesia. Ya I view female nurses differently too, heard WAY too many stories and stuff I personally experienced. And even the female nurses who dont do this stuff but turn a blind eye to the ones that do and dont report them are JUST as complicit, they absolutely would report it if it were male hospital workers doing this to unconscious female patients but they ignore it because its being done to male patients by female nurses

[@jasminerogers5756]

What? That’s insane

[@tintin4398]

I am a korean nurse. Nurse bullying is really serious in korea too. I quit my job a few months ago. it was my worst time that i worked in ICU. This video make me think that no matter what country the hospital in is, there is Nurse bullying.

[@vovanminh999]

It's not about nursing job, it's about women attitude, women are love drama and gossip, does'n matter what races or jobs if there are many women in the workplaces, they act very mean and bully each others, they are even try to bully men, but when you work at a place, there are men dominate, we have no issue with each others, im mean very rare. This is women issue or female nature, women should stay at home, you guys are not suitable to work because of too much emotion.

[@dubuis69]

You're not ready for the unit. Try a nursing home.

[@annoommen7278]

You are right.i had worked in India in icu .somehow finished one year and I quit due to the toxic environment by senior staffs.took a huge toll on me.gone sick.i think nurses must be compassionate. They don't do what they preach

[@Mrs-wf4dn]

I worked in healthcare for 10 years and left the field. NOT as a nurse thank goodness but I do work side by side to them in the hospital. They are just horrible human beings. I don't curse, I am not loud person, I am not obnoxious. So I am usually a good target to them... my coworkers who are more loud never were. I now work from home making less than I did before but I am completely happy. Mental stress is better now. I never have to deal with them again. My advice is if you are not a narcisst, bully, mean spirited person.. do not go into the nursing field. for your own sanity.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Hi, thanks for watching. I appreciate you commenting, but that's an unfair generalization. Like any profession, there are those who can be narcissists or bullies, including nurses. That's not a rule though and there's plenty who are not!

[@RaphialLee]

​@Katherine_Ann I get what that person is saying. I was miserable when I started working in the nursing home and yes she got it on point they are narcist and gaslighting is a religious practice in the the nursing home field. My first week out of the nursing I felt a side of relief. When I found another job outside of the field I remember driving and i was wondering why I felt soo happy and it hit me I have been out out the field for a whole week. Yes this person is telling the truth if you are a bully victim from the field you will def know how it felt. This field is horrible and I hope the news media will finally talk about it.

[@HumbleBeanGaming]

Yeah, I get nurses are underpaid and it's exhausting work but if you have toxic co-workers, that is the true burnout in my own opinion

[@dubuis69]

They aren't underpaid.

[@iCantCuTTofu]

I’m a student nurse that got targeted by nurse employees that resulted in my placement termination. I do the exact same job outside of being a student nurse as an assistant nurse and have no problem. The politics very real, the hierarchy is the most extreme I’ve seen, I have above average marks but a comment from one negative nurse can ruin my whole career/life. This is a negative cycle, showing future nurses what they can do to fresh nurses, starting out if they do not like their attitude towards their seniority. Extremely sad for a profession that is the representation of compassion, care and empathy. Kelp your head low, go buy that coffee, play your cards right young nurses.

[@hi8107]

So true! One negative comment spreads like wild fire and people already have a judgement (prejudice) about you and your performance, etc. even before they ever meet you.

[@dubuis69]

Sounds like you picked the wrong profession.

[@dubuis69]

@@hi8107 I'm pretty sure your sub par popularity is evident, not rumor based.

[@savvagrachev2754]

@@dubuis69 For someone who was at a worship concert...you really should work on yourself. Yeah, you judged them, I judge you. God help the poor people who have to put up with you at work.

[@wanishaw9408]

I’m currently in that exact situation right now as that ICU nurse was. I’m a new hire nurse in the ED and another nurse overheard the nurse supervisor for the night shift till my preceptor to overload me with patients and drown me. 😮. This nurse decided to take on the forth patient that night. She has become a buddy to me and we are now watching out for each other. I did speak to my preceptor about it and he said he had no intention of doing something like that. 😢. I’m feeling very unsafe working in that ED.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Wow. Yeah, if that's true that's not safe for you or your patients whose lives could literally be in your hands.

[@anjanette9853]

I see nurse bullying a lot in nursing homes and in retirement centers, it upsets me how people out there can be a bit unprofessional and when new hires come in they make them do everything for them which isn't right. I believe you are there to do your own job and work not be gossiping and bullying other staff around. and it sucks sometimes because working in those types of places a lot of people won't say anything about the situation because they don't want no drama in the workplace lol

[@dubuis69]

That's pitiful . Being bullied in a chronic care facility. The standard of excellence is passing pills ... I'm pretty sure the bullies have a reason if the said nurse is lacking skills. ICU yes I totally understand. A nursing home is where most nurses who can't cut the mustard are pigeon holed.

[@brandonfouts4074]

Video helps me understand that apparently this stuff happens everywhere. Thanks for being honest.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thanks for your comment and for watching!

[@n.m.3760]

In my experience the jobs where women were involved were significantly more political. Men just tend to get stuff done with no hard feelings and drama

[@vovanminh999]

Well said, women are very mean in general and petty, because they are very emotional, they like or don't like a person in just 5 seconds when they meet that person for the first time, and you are telling me people like that will run the world. Best place for women are just stay at home and take the kids because they are created too much drama in the workplace.

[@n.m.3760]

@@vovanminh999 I will say not all of them are like that but many of them are. I work at a dental office and it can be crazy dramatic at times. Especially as a guy. It's tough.

[@eveyk.1204]

@@vovanminh999 i sadly have to agree with you. If you had said these words a couple of years ago i would have been mad but after changing different jobs and now being in nursing school i can say that women are their worst enemies. They always speak about feminism and how we should stick together but then they do the opposite. Every time i worked with women there was so much gossiping, back stabbing and bullying that it was unbearable. They can even make you lose your job just because they decide they don't like you, as it happened to me and some other women i know. While, when i worked in some shifts with men it was amazing. I never heard them gossiping or backstabbing or bullying. They help each other, make jokes and give honest advice. So, this happens in every job. I think it is just a bit worse in nursing because it is mostly women while in other jobs there are the same number of men and women. It is really making me hate my future job as a nurse so i am really thinking whether to continue ir give up. I think that nowadays it is hard to be a stay at home mom because wages are so low, at least here in Italy, and most of the time a single salary from the man can't mantain a family. Plus there is also social pressure to be successful women but they are ruining workplace interactions with their games. I hope to be a stay at home mom with a loving husband and children one day. I am much happier when i am in that kind of relationship.

[@estellewedgwood7449]

I quit nursing after only 9 months of practice because of this

[@dubuis69]

Good for you. Better for the patients. Thanks

[@dubuis69]

Thanks.. public health is better now that your gone.

[@estellewedgwood7449]

@@dubuis69 Because I was bullied by nurses the system is better? Rightttt

[@francheska2113]

dont worry, theyve been under every comment saying negative sh*t.

[@estellewedgwood7449]

@@francheska2113 No worries! They're a troll haha it's okay

[@ericafitzgerald]

I got a concussion and was ordered to take time off by the workers comp doctor. my charge nurse wanted to know why they were accommodating that. I said because it's workers comp, it happened at work. he was so annoyed and my own staff was the one who gave me the concussion at work.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Wow, I'm sorry to hear that Erica. That sounds like such a frustrating situation.

[@ericafitzgerald]

@@Katherine_Ann Thank you

[@christopherholly1392]

Complain about overworked, understaffed, overstressed, then make the new hires hate the environment to quit, IS SCHIZOPHRENIC!!! I left the field after 2yrs, and have zero respect for those nurses that indulge this behavior. I heard one of these 'mean girls' lament, "my daughter told me she misses me"-- I have absolutely no sympathy, hoping it cuts deep & burns on.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Hopefully something changes!

[@erinecap]

I work in healthcare currently but have about 15 years experience working in other sectors. Unfortunately bullying is pervasive in many professions. Definitely not specific to nursing. I guess there are a lot of hurt ppl unwilling to examine themselves.

[@dubuis69]

Ok CNA

[@BethR-vf8ne]

So true!! I've been in social work for the past several years, and am now switching over to health care, and bullying is everywhere. Know how to speak up for yourself, remain professional, and use your resources.

[@annoommen7278]

I am an immigrant nurse from India.and I had bullied from many of them.i felt like a little lamb inside some tigers cave.they literally spoiled my career.i believe in God and I think they will regret one other day for sure.Nurses must be compassionate to their colleagues.Preceptors were so hard on me.😔😔

[@Katherine_Ann]

I'm sorry to hear you've been bullied, Ann. I hope this doesn't ruin your perception of the profession!

[@annoommen7278]

@@Katherine_Ann thank you for your kind words Katherine👍!!by the grace of God Almighty I got into a dialysis outpatient clinic.i am looking forward to have a good career here ☺️

[@dubuis69]

Flip burgers... The public health will be preserved... And you'll feed people. Nlol

[@lynnharter198]

By the time I had 15 years in I was so very tired of hearing that "nurses eat their young". I am quite shy and don't like to get into the groups of gossips. This is the time I developed an answer to that horrible saying. My reply, even if I wasn't part of the conversation. I'd say, wouldn't it be nice if we could change the saying to nurses MENTOR their young. I got some negative responses but I also got some to rethink.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Absolutely, I wish we all had that mentality!

[@davis7323]

It's a female dominated environment, cat like behaviors are bound to happen. As a male nurse I am very welcoming to all new employees and supportive.

[@Katherine_Ann]

That's great to hear! Thanks for watching!

[@ericafitzgerald]

Male nurses in psych are just as problematic as the females

[@latinos4whitegirls798]

🤟🏻

[@dianadundidit5343]

For real! Women can be so freaking catty and envious!

[@tatianahaas1]

I think it is important to never normalize these behaviors. It is work place violence. I also think it is important each and everyone of us practice behaviors that we want to see in the world.

[@Katherine_Ann]

That's right, lead by example!

[@MrHydevsDrJekyll]

Nursing/healthcare is in the top 5 for narcissist. Nurses are the top 3 for divorces. Nurses are fun to date and hook up with. Everyone I talk to who have dated nurses are deemed to be the craziest

[@smfries458]

TRUE 100%

[@kay4christ779]

Not all nurses are crazy, but you are right most of them are narcissists

[@lillihouts9504]

I chose this video because the cover picture looks like it was an eyecatcher. I also found this video interesting because she gave good definitions of violence that is used in the nursing home. I also found it interesting because I can relate to coming into a work environment into the hospital as “fresh meat.” I learned really anyone is capable of bullying in the nursing field. I also learned that sticking up for yourself benefits in the long run.

[@soniasharma1816]

i m currently a BSN first year student and teachers are the biggest bully in my school. Every single one of them are shit. They would go literally out of their way to bully students and ruin their careers so much so my seniors have warn us to not indulge in any arguement with them.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Hi Sonia, I'm sorry to hear that. Having teachers like that could ruin your experience as a nursing student and either make you disgruntled once you graduate or even reconsider your career choice. I hope this doesn't ruin your experience in this career field. You can be part of the change that prevents a toxic work environment from occurring.

[@soniasharma1816]

@@Katherine_Ann Thankyou for the support♥️ i am trying to do my best

[@dubuis69]

you're likely not being bullied. If your professors see weakness, they will groom you to succeed or weed you out... Sound like you should be looking for another career. Lol

[@soniasharma1816]

@@dubuis69 i dont think u should be telling a stranger on the internet to change their career.. i feel sorry for people who r around u

[@spiritualaesthetic]

And here we have Dr Beavis to nurse bully all of us ! There's always one of you somewhere, huh?

[@funmisavage]

OR nurses are a different breed entirely and that was why I quit the job that I enjoyed so much. If it's not the surgeon shouting at the nurses in the room, it's my nurse preceptors always throwing me under the bus or the nurse manager that refused to do a thing about it. CRNAs tend to look down on OR nurses, the surg techs are extremely disrespectful because they see surgery as their territory and nurses as having no knowledge about surgery in general. A nurse that had zero nursing experience was paid more than me while I was told coming in that my pay was based on the experience I had as a pediatric nurse. After orientation I begged for adjustment to my schedule because the shift would end at 11pm; but I was refused. That time of the day is way too late to be coming off from work, but some nurses were allowed flexibility in their schedule. There was never enough PCAs to help in moving the patient from bed to table and vice versa. I can't count the number of times I was injured at work and management didn't even care. In the end one could say that I was severely burnt out.

[@Katherine_Ann]

I'm sorry to hear that you quit the job you enjoyed so much due to that environment. Unfortunately, that seems like a common story!

[@becs791]

I am a relatively newly qualified nurse, in the UK, and when I started my job on the ward, no one wanted to help me, they gave me difficult patients on purpose and complained when I said I didn't know how to handle XYZ and that I couldn't do some things due to not being trained, and being unable to work outside of my competency. They destroyed my confidence, I had 2 weeks off work with stress. I was constantly being berated and thrown under the bus for every minor thing. I was denied annual leave for 8 months. Constantly walking on eggshells, it's very draining, always in fight or flight mode, and it makes you feel physically sick. I was ambushed by my manager and the matron of the surgical division. I felt like vomiting after. I was told randomly out of nowhere to go upstairs and meet with my manager, I asked why and was told they didn't know. I went up there, and they put a chair in front of them as if I was on trial, and they were the judges sentencing me. Then the matron of the surgical division sneered at me and proclaimed, "You know why you're here," and I actually didn't, which made me look and feel like a complete idiot!. It was awful!. I was accused of not doing something correctly and I just felt it was unnecessary. I've been thrown under the metaphorical bus more times than I can remember, been shouted at by Dr's as well because of THEIR lack of communication with me. The blame culture and nurse on nurse bullying is all too real. I didn't quit because I worked so hard to get my nursing degree and they won't take this away from me. Stay safe out there fellow nurses! ❤

[@Katherine_Ann]

Hi there, thank you for your comment! I'm so sorry to hear about your experience. That is such a shame. It is all too common. I'm glad to hear your perseverance through it all, though! You can't control other people, but you can at least treat people with dignity which will impact others!

[@sarahbouckhuyt538]

Yup exactly what I am dealing with while trying to switch it up to ER. The struggle is real

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thanks for watching, Sarah! I hope you enjoy the ER!

[@nalaamour]

I believe the word bullying is used wrongly at times. People throw that buzz word out and it can really do damage to someone's career. They use it for little things. Lateral violence term is rarely used, they go straight for bullying word.

[@Katherine_Ann]

I agree, it can be used wrong at times, but bullying can still be prevalent in nursing!

[@heatherabreu7465]

Lovely Katie, Have you ever considered being a Nursing school Educator one day? You are so great at teaching

[@Katherine_Ann]

Maybe, one day!

[@Joyce-ff7ms]

Why they have to be so mean to each other. I hate the phrase and I hate those bully. Urgggg

[@FeliPeltier]

This is the #1 reason I hated floating

[@LifeRNhungrynursetravels]

Absolutely not! I know how it is to be the new girl on the block, and I promised myself that when I get into a position to lead, I will. Thanks for sharing!

[@mirandaalexis]

That's how I feel about it tbh

[@andreabaxter7966]

You're off orientation you shd know how to do this! Heard that one!

[@Katherine_Ann]

Meee too... many times :/

[@jusbnme1612]

Does it always have to be from other nurses or can it be bullying from other healthcare workers in authority as well? 🤔

[@Katherine_Ann]

Absolutely it can be from anyone in the workplace!

[@hi8107]

Doctors for sure can be just as ugly in their treatment of those they have authority over.

[@V4nillakid]

Nurses are some of the nastiest people in the entire world lol. I just stay positive, treat everyone with respect, and I don’t devote too much energy to the bullies, but I will assert myself if I have to

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thanks for your comment. Absolutely agreed, treat everyone well, but you can't be a push over either!

[@sbrianrowe]

Can you precept me 🙋🏾‍♂️

[@KiKiCarr]

horrible

[@Katherine_Ann]

It unfortunately can be!

[@caseyjames5452]

👍

[@dubuis69]

Nurses protect their patients .... If it means beating up new grads to instill a standard of care, so be it.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Hahaha, I hope you're kidding!

[@dubuis69]

@@Katherine_Ann it's the truth... No I in team.

[@ihsuFM89]

⁠@@dubuis69What? You make zero sense. If there’s no I in team, then you should be doing everything in your power to make the new grade part of the group! Your first statement sounds selfish and contradictory.

[@BethR-vf8ne]

Treating new hires like crap definitely does not "protect patients"....

[@xavier4260]

Lol,"beating up new grad" this is what a bully would say, those were not words that you typed it was pieces of sh*t, now the question is does more shit come out of your MOUTH or A** 😅. Taste your own medicine 💊.I'm gonna be starting as student nurse , and I'm not taking this non of this BS, literally won't stand for it