Doc calls nurse coworkers monkeys...

synaptic · May 2, 2016

wow who cares. you all are too sensitive. Reminds me of when the view dissed nurses, they came together for 5 minutes before resuming their perpetual back stabbing (or should i say poop throwing)

allnurses Guide · May 2, 2016

Once in awhile this ER doc calls the nurses monkeys. Being as I'm new, I haven't heard it for my self yet. The subject just came up when I was telling another nurse that this doc had just explained to another doc on behalf of our new ER Physician Assistant that 'PA school is like nursing school, but for smarter people.'
How would you interact with someone who such an apparent disdain for nurses and other health care personnel?

Professionally and competently - Don't let them ruffle your feathers. It's clearly inappropriate and could be reported up the food chain but being new I would just sit back for a bit and see what transpires. I have no problem setting boundaries so if he called me anything other than nurse or my name - I would simply tell him "I prefer to be call Hppy (Not my real name) "

Hppy

Guest219794 · May 2, 2016

This is really a basic "How do I deal with a jackass?" thread.

amoLucia · May 3, 2016

To Horseshoe - point noted. I missed it. TY

Farawyn · May 3, 2016

wow who cares. you all are too sensitive. Reminds me of when the view dissed nurses, they came together for 5 minutes before resuming their perpetual back stabbing (or should i say poop throwing)

Yea yea, we get it, you're above that.

Why weigh in then?

dec2007 · May 3, 2016

Call HR and follow it up by a written complaint. You want it on file for your protection. Such language is unacceptable under any circumstances. Do not reply to him , do not entertain him, do not add a comment. Just walk away and do the above.

This is very good advice!

dinkyandbaby · May 3, 2016

Always be nice, do your job, and don't complain. :) NP and PA school is a lot of work and takes a few years longer after a BSN, but the person is not necessarily smarter. I'm sure you already know that. To get along with everyone, it is best to keep your personal thoughts to yourself. You will have a better life at work and succeed. Gossip is never something to get involved in. No matter how tempting. None of us are perfect. Also don't believe everything you hear. Enjoy your job. Nursing is wonderful and rewarding.

kidsmom002 · May 3, 2016

I'd write him up. That behavior is beyond unacceptable.

amzyRN · May 3, 2016

You could tell him/her at the end of the shift in private that it made you uncomfortable and you'd like it to stop. Don't make a huge deal about it, but if it continues, contact HR.

Glycerine82, LPN · May 3, 2016

Just bring a banana with you and start peeling it while staring. That should help.

Once in awhile this ER doc calls the nurses monkeys. Being as I'm new, I haven't heard it for my self yet. The subject just came up when I was telling another nurse that this doc had just explained to another doc on behalf of our new ER Physician Assistant that 'PA school is like nursing school, but for smarter people.'
How would you interact with someone who such an apparent disdain for nurses and other health care personnel?

toomuchbaloney · May 3, 2016

If I were to hear someone make that sort of a reference about a nurse or nurses in general I would very clearly say something to the effect;

"Dr. P. Nis, would you please repeat that last comment, I'm certain I misunderstood. I thought for certain you referred to that nurse as a monkey and that would be terribly inappropriate."

Should he dare to Donald down and repeat it I would report it straight away to whomever needed to hear it.

Dany102 · May 3, 2016

Just bring a banana with you and start peeling it while staring. That should help.

Or better yet, throw it at him... :devil:

D.