DEAR ABBY: I have been a registered nurse for 11 years. I am experienced in hospital floor nursing and clinic nursing, and I have always been well regarded in my field. I have never had a problem forming positive relationships with my co-workers.
I recently moved to a new unit. Although the workflow is slightly different than what I was used to, I have caught on quickly and feel confident in my ability to do the job well. My problem is, none of the nurses seems to like or respect me. They take every opportunity to point out insignificant differences in the way I do things as opposed to how they do them. What it really comes down to is their preference vs. actual protocol. I try daily to engage in conversation, get to know them better and form a supportive and respectful working relationship with each of them. My efforts are met with little or no reciprocation.
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