More thoughts on this subject,

We joke around with each other a lot.
We inquire as to how the day is going for each other as much as possible.
We vent to each other a lot.
Whoever is done or caught up with their work at different periods of the day will offer to help others who aren't (it's rare but it happens).
We have potlucks in the breakroom at least once a month.
We actually like each other...it's the way the floor is set up (Brand new tower - NOT DESIGNED BY A NURSE!) and the PACE that's brutal!

We actually have a pretty supportive atmosphere among us (the staff nurses) but there is a disconnect between what's realistic for us to keep up with (to provide quality patient care) and what the management expects of us...

I recently had a "Nurturing the Nurses" potluck at my house not too long ago...it was nice. small but nice...it was a chance to relate to each other WITHOUT THE STRESS!

I'm gonna have another one soon!