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ime, "competitive" is the wrong word. Hyper-critical is closer. "Bitchy" is probably the best I can come up with. Basically, people love to talk ****. It's not just in medicine, you will find it in just about any industry. My best advice is to remind yourself, "They can go **** themselves," and carry on doing your job.
Unless of course they are your superior, or right and being constructive.
Have you asked her in a private setting why she is pointing out your flaws in public and not in private? You could ask her to change her delivery, and if it continues, to talk with her supervisor if you believe her actions to be inappropriate. Healthcare is a stressful setting with lots of different personalities, but that should never justify "crossing boundaries", especially within earshot of patients.This is completely lateral in nature.
Good luck dealing with the bitchy nurses... once you are a doctor don't stir up the henhouse or you will get lots of criticism.