Anybody ever have an MD actively campaign to have you fired?

[imintrouble]

My title is pretty descriptive. There is one doctor who hates me. Over the past several months there have been some unpleasant exchanges. I try to avoid caring for his pts, but sometimes I can't. I've known for over a year that he went to the CNE, and CEO of the hospital to get me canned. Sometimes I worry alot about it, sometimes not so much. I can't be real descriptive about the exchanges because I like the anonymity of this site. The MD feels I challenge his orders when I only try to clarify.

How do you handle it? Should I look for another job? I've got 10 years invested in the hospital where I work. No union here.

[RosesrReder, BSN, MSN, RN]

I haven't experienced this so far but have you thought of maybe changing floors or area of work where this MD doesn't work?

I really disliked a physician who was quite violent. Threw things at nurses and was very hateful of women period. He was from a different country and culture where women are of no worth.

I got tired of this and moved floors. Loved it and never missed him at all. lol

[usalsfyre]

So I guess a CNA is also a RN's equal? Because we're talking about similar a education gap...

[klone, MSN, RN]

So I guess a CNA is also a RN's equal? Because we're talking about similar a education gap...

RNs and CNAs and MDs are equals because we're all professional adults. One is not subservient to another, nor should one be afforded more respect just by virtue of their title. I speak the same way to a CNA as I do to an MD. There are things that the CNA is better at than I am and I can learn from, and there are things that I am better at and know more about than the MD, and they can learn from me, as well.

THAT is how we are equals.

[Mulan]

I think I would talk to an attorney and explain the whole situation to him.

Maybe you could get a cease and desist letter sent to the doctor.

[usalsfyre]

RNs and CNAs and MDs are equals because we're all professional adults. One is not subservient to another, nor should one be afforded more respect just by virtue of their title. I speak the same way to a CNA as I do to an MD. There are things that the CNA is better at than I am and I can learn from, and there are things that I am better at and know more about than the MD, and they can learn from me, as well.

THAT is how we are equals.

Agree with you on this point, I consider it more just having respect for your coworkers and treating everone as if they're human. I will say a lot of people need to learn this skill.

[caliotter3]

I think I would talk to an attorney and explain the whole situation to him.

Maybe you could get a cease and desist letter sent to the doctor.

This is worth consideration. After all, it is your livelihood that he is threatening. Good luck.

[linearthinker, DNP, RN]

Not me personally, but I have seen it happen. Only it wasn't one physician, but a group of them. Frankly, they were right in this case, the RN in question was incompetent, a fact management was happy to ignore for weekend/night coverage. Nevertheless, it should not have happened that way, it should have been appropriately handled by the nursing staff. Medical hould have no discretion over nursing.

However, keeping i mind the difference between what should be and what is, in your shoes, I'd protect my self interest by transferring away from the conflict to another position in the organization.

[rnccf2007, BSN, RN]

RNs and CNAs and MDs are equals because we're all professional adults. One is not subservient to another, nor should one be afforded more respect just by virtue of their title. I speak the same way to a CNA as I do to an MD. There are things that the CNA is better at than I am and I can learn from, and there are things that I am better at and know more about than the MD, and they can learn from me, as well.

THAT is how we are equals.

Kudos, Kudos, Kudos... Could not have said it better.

[xtxrn, ASN, RN]

RNs and CNAs and MDs are equals because we're all professional adults. One is not subservient to another, nor should one be afforded more respect just by virtue of their title. I speak the same way to a CNA as I do to an MD. There are things that the CNA is better at than I am and I can learn from, and there are things that I am better at and know more about than the MD, and they can learn from me, as well.

THAT is how we are equals.

I think that we're equals in that we're all human beings- but on the healthcare food chain, there's a HUGE difference. It's not about a human being being worth more or less than someone else, but the title and license..... JMHO :)

[joanna73, BSN, RN]

I see what you're saying, however, a title of any kind does not make you more or less equal. We are all professionals. And, for the record, I treat my CNAs as my equal. I may have more knowledge in certain aspects, big deal. We can all learn from each other :)

[MN-Nurse, ASN, RN]

. No union here.

I'm sorry this is happening to you. Even though I don't always agree with my union's actions (they are far too combative and strike-happy) I am so thankful I have one.

[JustinTRN]

I think one of the most important thing is to get this situation documented. Our current facility has a corporate hotline that you can call and HR has no choice to follow up on this matter.

This matter makes a hostile work environment and unfortunately places you at the disadvantage. This must be the type of place you work in because it wouldn't fly at too many hospitals. You could eventually sue and place the hospital at legal implications. One of the most important thing for you is too keep up with every occurrence including dates what was said and involving who.

This may seem tedious to you at first but after awhile the hospital will know you're not messing around anymore. Everyone deserves the right to work in an environment where they are not being picked on my egotistical bullies. My hospital and manager just got sued by an employee over this type of matter.