As a healthcare professional it is very necessary to have a certain standard when dealing with other professionals. The reason I would like to speak more on this is due to an incident that occurred yesterday. I took some paper work to a physicians nurse to have the doctor sign. She stated that they were not responsible for some of the orders listed on the paper. I explained to her that I understood that but there were some orders there that we were responsible for. The nurse then proceeds to take the papers and toss the across the nursing station and say that this is not important and walked away. Now I want you to know that the doctor, patient and several other nurses were standing there. Not only was this type of behavior uncalled for but it was unprofessional and rude. I feel that it could have been handled differently. What are your thoughts?
~Melissa~
Hi Melissa,
ReplyDeleteI understand what you are saying. I hate it when people are so blatantly rude and in front of other people too. I have found that calling them on it then and there embarasses them enough so they will either not do it again or they will at least think about it. This won't work for all but for many it does. You have to be careful though that you don't totally stoop down their level. There is a way to get your point across without being as bad as they are I think.
Cindy
Hi Melissa: I have been noticing increasing incidents in the work setting of rudeness and inappropriate behavior, between staff, physicians and also visitors. I think in general people are responding more openly, but it leads to a very tense work setting. Does this bother other nurses? It increases my stress level for sure. JD
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