I am graduating in May and already have a position in a PCU with a large teaching hospital in my area. I am hired for night shift and am anticipating some uncomfortable situations with angry tired doctors. I tend to avoid confrontation, and am afraid I will be so shocked I won't be able to say anything to them. I was hoping some experienced nurses could share some tips or one liners to diffuse a tense situation and get what you want from a doctors without engaging in a screaming match. Any other tips on dealing with doctors in general is appreciated. Out of all the new things I am going to learn and all the scary things that can happen, dealing with doctors is what I am most terrified of! THANKS!!!!!