Nursing Environment Dilemma?

Is it just me or working in a nursing home environment, mostly with the female gender.. is nothing but drama towards employees?

The reason why I contemplate on this theory is because for the past few weeks, and in the past.. I have experienced drama, unfriendliness, accusations, rumors, and criticisms in the nursing field. As recently as last week, the head nurse (LPN) was criticizing every single procedure I was doing with a resident.. making me feel I did a poor performance in my work that night; however, praised my partner that night on her good work ethic.. and yet, I worked just as hard as her. Besides the incident last week, she is very demanding when I work.. as in telling me to do this and that, instead of asking in a polite manner. Now today, she (LPN) will not talk to me at all.. shrugs me off.. when I ask her a question, she ''smarts back". In addition, I heard from another CNA that supposedly I got in an argument with another CNA - that is not true. I have been told I am a great worker, and compassionate towards the residents.. as well as employees, and yes I KNOW I am a great nursing assistant. If other nursing assistants are trying to 'kick me out' and force me to quit, it is not going to happen. I could address the issue to the LPN, but the situation would get worse. Let's just say confidentality is non-existant in that workplace. All I have to say is.. I am not very happy (obviously). I work my butt off.. have perfect attendance.. great work ethic.. patient towards people.. and I get disrespected from workers who are suppose to work as a TEAM.

Questions? Comments? Has anyone else experienced a dilemma such as this in their workplace? What did you do to resolve and reconcile?

Some work environments are toxic! The people you work with makes all the difference in the world.
I would suggest talking with the LPN very calmly and compassionately saying "I get the feeling that you are not happy with me for some reason, I would like to talk about that if you are willing because I don't want there to be problems with us." If she is not receptive to this at all and gives you attitude perhaps talk to the DON about the situation and see if she can get down to the bottom of it. Maybe you could be scheduled in opposite shifts as this nurse or change to different hours. Many nursing homes are owned by the same company and perhaps moving to another facility.
It's not worth staying in a situation like that. If you are truely a good worker and team player that should be recognized and either fixing the situation or moving to another facility where you feel part of the team would be a much more rewarding experience for you.
Sometimes nurses get a stick up their butt and think they are all that (yeah right). I'd like to see how she gets along without you and had to do your job.

been in the health field for 30 years, worked at hospitals, group homes, and nursing homes. Nursing is the biggest burn out job there is and that's because it requires the patience of a saint. You get it from all ends, superiors, co-workers, clients, and their families. All new jobs take a period of adjustment and your skills are still being evaluated by everyone. I suggest you just do your job, don't take anything that anybody says personal, sometimes advice is offered for your benefit, so take it with a grain of salt, and don't let others discourage you!!! You will begin to fit in when others realize your devotion to your work, you'll earn the respect you deserve. God Bless You for you help to others, and don't fall into the nasty game others play!!! GOOD LUCK

There are good employees / bosses and bad ones. If you have an unsupportive work environment, you have two choices. Take your issues up the ladder of management and hope they take you seriously and the issues are resolved, or find a new place to work that is more supportive.

I don't believe for a minute that everywhere is like this. Nurses are not all catty toward one another and "cliquey" at every nursing home or hospital. You just have to find the right fit for you.