I work night weekends on a med-surg unit. I have been there for about 7 months. When I first started, the LPN's prior to calling the doc, had to discuss the reason for wanting to call the doc to the RN/PCC or the Supervisor and they would decide if if the nurse could. Then after three months, we were informed that only the PCC was allowed to call the doc. Now it's the LPN runs it by the PCC, she decides whether LPN calls or she calls. And every since I have worked there, I have been informed of how this Dr. is going to "chew your butt out when you call him so be ready". Not for something you have done wrong, this is just for calling him. Hell before I even call the doc, I am so damn stressed out it is unreal. First for having to run everything by the PCC....then wait to see if she/he gives me permission...or if she decides she'll do it or will I...and then wait to get my butt chewed. Understanding the PCC must know at all times what is going on with the patients. And then if I am told not to call....where am I protected as a nurse. And if I get to call and the doc yells at me and gives me no new orders except DON'T CALL ME....then what? All the other places I have worked....I just called....I didn't have to jump threw all these hoops. I would really love to chart "{Dr. informed of change of condition and no new orders except he states "don't call me again!"}