Real cruel mentality at lower levels, sadly some RNs tolerate or participate as well. This is tolerated even when a patient is “judged,” openly laughed at or mocked. Some floors thrive on targeting and tearing down. The “shortcut,” lazy and openly judgmental employees are even training new staff. I researched at one point and it has a name: “toxic work environment.” Worse still is that it is tolerated even when documented and reported to HR. That can be debilitating to a newbie, continually scrutinized, accused , small mistakes become elaborate paparazzi style blown up character killers, so much NEGATIVE GOSSIP! I’d never be a patient after working there for almost 2 years, and I hate to say that.
