When you think you’re a good organiser, but they think you’re just plain bossy

Steps you can take to ensure nurse colleagues don’t misread your good intentions
I vividly remember when my organisational skills were first highlighted to me. I was hanging out washing and a friend mentioned how organised I always was.
Up until that point I hadn’t really thought about it, but I had to agree – I like things to be in order.
Being highly organised is usually seen as a good trait, so secretly I was quite pleased. But as I soon came to realise, this isn’t always the case.
When your strength becomes a weakness
Many years ago, I worked as a staff nurse on a busy haematology ward. As with most wards, mornings were somewhat chaotic, but there is one particular morning I will never forget.
A more junior nurse was in charge, and part
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