r/nursing • u/NursingManChristDude BSN, RN, FoC, CRRN, CBIS, PCCN • Sep 16 '24
Nursing Hacks Just....walk out of the room
Here's a PSA for my fellow nurses, in case anyone hasn't realized they can do this:
If a patient is being rude to you, just walk out of the room. If necessary, don't even say anything beforehand. When you return, at the time of your choosing, simply ask them "Are you ready to be more respectful?"
I haven't had to do this often, because I am aware of he misogynistic attitude patients have in treating me, a male, with more respect than my fellow female employees.
But, it's like having a secret weapon in your back pocket at all times, and you should never feel disrespected/mistreated/abused by your patients. They need you, not the other way around. This certainly falls under the category of "nursing hack".
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u/WorkerTime1479 Sep 16 '24
Never tolerate rude behavior from anyone. I had a doctor yell at me over the phone because I was clarifying a medication, and I shut his ass down quickly. When he realized I was not that nurse, he quickly adjusted his tone. When patients get out of pocket, I let them know right away by sending them to hell with a smile. There is not enough money on this planet to put up with rude belligerent people.