What should a peer nurse do if a practical nurse discusses inappropriate personal topics loudly in the nurses' station?

Suggesting that the nurse go to the nurses' lounge to discuss inappropriate personal topics is appropriate and professional behavior. This approach encourages maintaining a respectful and conducive working environment for all staff members. It recognizes the importance of keeping personal discussions private and not disruptive in the nurses' station, which is a shared professional space where patient-related activities and communications take precedence.

By redirecting the conversation to a more suitable setting, the peer nurse is setting a boundary without escalating the situation or creating conflict. This encourages the practical nurse to engage in self-awareness about the appropriateness of the topics discussed and where such discussions are more fitting, while also ensuring the nurses' station remains focused on patient care and professional responsibilities. It helps uphold a standard of professionalism expected in healthcare settings.