Just....walk out of the room

[u/NursingManChristDude]

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".

[u/Appropriate-Gap6266]

I’m only 27 and a fairly new nurse but I don’t tolerate bullshit. I’m sorry but I don’t come to work to deal with disrespect. If you don’t want help, don’t voluntarily bring your ass to the hospital. My first year in health care I was a surgical tech. I cried working in the OR. The surgeons were assholes. I quickly learned to speak up for myself.

[u/NursingManChristDude → u/Appropriate-Gap6266]

I'm sorry the surgeons you worked with were jerks 😞 I'm glad you learned to stand up for yourself though 👍