Fitting into the work environment
Stressed Out Nurses Weekly, December 3, 2007
Socialization or fitting in on your unit is as important as increasing your nursing skills. If you do not work at trying to be part of your team, your experience at work may not be a happy one.
The following are some tips on fitting in:
- Take your breaks off the unit and with your teammates. Do not isolate yourself in the breakroom.
- Take the first step and make every effort to get to know your coworkers. Ask them about themselves, their family, their grandchildren, pets, outside hobbies, etc. Listen to what they have to say.
- Avoid getting involved in any workplace gossip or issues, which can lead to conflict and interpersonal tension. This just adds to an already stressful work environment.
- Every once in a while bring food to the breakroom. It doesn't have to be home made-everyone likes a good coffee cake or some bagels with their coffee.
Source: Stressed Out About Your First Year of Nursing, HCPro Inc., 2006. For more information on our series of Stressed Out books, visit www.stressedoutnurses.com
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