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/HnyGvr Sep 17 '24

I had a phone thrown at me that hit me in the face. I was so incensed I had to turn and walk out of the room and give the care of the patient to someone else. Oh, I was trying to do was give him his meds. 🤷‍♀️

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

Oof!!! 😣 I would've looked into filling assault charges. That's unreasonable. 😑

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u/HnyGvr Sep 17 '24

I wanted to, but it was at the VA. Honestly, it would’ve been more trouble than it was worth. Plus I would’ve been told it was my fault anyway. Nurses really do eat their young. 😭

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

Ohhh... I'm sorry to hear that 😞

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u/HnyGvr Sep 17 '24

No worries, stuff happens! But thank you for your concern anyway. ✌🏼

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u/HnyGvr Sep 18 '24

It was attached by a cord to the wall, so, no 😕