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/Interesting-Agent182 BSN, RN 🍕 Sep 16 '24

Unfortunately at an ambulation center, coworkers will look at me and go WTF aren't they ready yet; when the pt is a complete fucking asshole, and doesn't answer basic fucking questions to get them ready for their procedure

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u/NursingManChristDude BSN, RN, FoC, CRRN, CBIS, PCCN Sep 17 '24

Ugh.... sounds like a drag. 😞