Avoiding patients hitting on you

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binzy

29 Posts

Yes and if it makes you uncomfortable report it. There should be zero tollorance for this behavior.

Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN

4 Articles; 20,908 Posts

Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma. Has 43 years experience.

It isn't as common as your parents think, but it does occur.

If a patient compliments you on being pretty...tell them you will thank your parents for good genes.

I simple polite no should be enough with good eye contact and body language that clearly states NO THANK YOU! Wedding rings/purity rings really don't help.

If they are inappropriate let your instructors know.

You are young, I was young when I started and I did get the "Are you old enough to be a nurse?" I would thank them for the compliment and just said...Yes. If they wanted an older nurse I would get them one.

You'll be fine....((HUGS))

nurseprnRN, BSN, RN

2 Articles; 5,114 Posts

::: sigh ::: Thinking of the day when they said ~I~ looked too young to be a nurse ...

But as a consolation, now they think I'm a lot younger than I am, so I guess it all comes out in the wash. Life.

zzbxdo

531 Posts

You may have patients with neuro injuries thus lack filters, homeless who don't give a, or confused patients etc. Or just some really bad people. I didn't read any other comments other than op but that ring is gonna do jack for you.

Worse things can happen, like getting fluid in your eyes. But you're not gonna wear walk around in a face mask 24/7 haha. I'm posters above have you covered, stuff you'll gain with experience.

binzy

29 Posts

Truth is where ever you work chances are your going to get hit on. Just stay professional.

LoveNeverDies

1 Article; 133 Posts

I am very young, have been hit on by patients, visitors, a few doctors and other staff. Boundaries are everything.

krisiepoo

784 Posts

You're very likely going to get hit on and you're going to have to find a way, your own way, to deal with it. You're young so you will probably get A LOT of practice, LOL... learn to keep good boundaries, learn how to act like a professional, don't give any openings, don't respond in any ambiguous ways... be blunt

a purity ring won't likely make a bit of difference, but if it gives you confidence then that's great

Do-over, ASN, RN

1,085 Posts

Specializes in CICU.

When I was 17 I worked in a bar, so... =) But, the same rules apply, I think. If it makes you feel uncomfortable - say so and tell him or her to stop. "That makes me uncomfortable. Please stop." Or, "That is inappropriate. Please stop." Practice saying it.

I am considerably older than 17, so I tend to appreciate getting "hit on" as long as it isn't creepy/inappropriate. Personally, I love it when someone tells me I have a beautiful smile, or jokes about all the pretty nurses on the unit.

i♥words

1 Article; 561 Posts

I've been hit on by a nurse and tech (same day, I think?). Maybe I just looked particularly gorgeous that day, I don't know...

I almost always get the "Are you old enough to be in nursing school?" line. I smile politely and say yes while thinking of all the witty things I could say in response.

Specializes in ICU.

Not a big deal in my opinion. I find it flattering when someone hits on me and I will always politely decline and thank them but say I am taken. This should not even be on your radar in nursing school.

When I was 17 I worked in a bar, so... =) But, the same rules apply, I think. If it makes you feel uncomfortable - say so and tell him or her to stop. "That makes me uncomfortable. Please stop." Or, "That is inappropriate. Please stop." Practice saying it.

I am considerably older than 17, so I tend to appreciate getting "hit on" as long as it isn't creepy/inappropriate. Personally, I love it when someone tells me I have a beautiful smile, or jokes about all the pretty nurses on the unit.

You worked at a bar at 17? Dear goodness, that must have been quite a learning experience in the dealing-with-inappropriate-men-who-should-be-elsewhere-on-a-weekday department. What a way to hone those conflict resolution skills.

chrisrn24

905 Posts

If you want to avoid conflict, a simple "thanks but I'm in a relationship" should do the trick.