[Tweety]

Nurses have always gathered together supplies for the docs. It doesn't mean we think they are God. Surgeons in particular get their OR suites set up how they like them, all their supplies laid out for them by the OR techs and nurses.

I think it shows a good rapport that nurses know what size gloves the docs know and anticipate what they need. I don't consider gathering supplies "waiting on docs". There's a difference between setting them up for a procedure and being their servant.

Temper tantrums, rudeness and Godlike behavior by docs are another thing altogether and there's a whole skill set in dealing with that. Unacceptable behavior is unacceptable behavior.

[crb613]

Thanks to all of ya'll...you advise is really appreciated! I guess I am a little overwhelmed and unsure of what I am suppsto do....as far as making rounds w/the doctors. Once again thanks to all of you for your help!

[myrianekes]

@crb613, remember you became a nurse to serve patients, not to serve docs on some extend, that is not a part of your job to know what gloves they want to wear!!

[Altra]

If this is the "culture" of the unit you're working on, it's unlkely to change overnight.

This is definately a unit-specific thing and varies greatly. With some experience you'll be better able to weigh it along with other pros and cons.

Where I am, nearly all the docs will get their own supplies and just ask for the things locked in a cabinet which they don't have a key to get into. In another ER I worked in, there was a chart taped inside the cabinet with sterile gloves indicating the size worn by each MD & NP ... so there ya go.

[LA,T-BONE]

LOL. We have a saying here, do you know the difference between god and a surgeon? God knows he is not a surgeon!!!! I have learned just to be aggressive and say I don't know your likes and routines what do you need. yes, sometimes or most times we have to treat them like children. You will learn them and and what supplies they like. Hang in there.