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/Runnerlady317 RN - ICU 🍕 Sep 16 '24

I've done this and just as I was leaving,  a family member was walking in and heard everything. Luckily she took my side and put her family member in his place!

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

Oh good, super glad to hear that the family member took your side 😊