Why Do Nurses Do This

[chiasmus100]

Hello, I am starting nursing school soon and do not want to be a rude/crabby nurse when the time comes. I had an operation today which required an escort home. I sat in the waiting room for 30 minutes waiting for my escort (brother) to show up. I called my brother and he didn't pick up so I was concerned he was inside the facility, but did not get reception on his phone. I asked the nurse who was watching me "Will the front desk let you know when he gets here" she said "Yes they will tell me when he is here." So I waited. Finally she called down to the front and was told my brother had been waiting for an hour. Why do nurses do rude things like this that over complicate simple situations?

[OCNRN63, RN]

What exactly did the nurse do that was rude?

[Sun0408, ASN, RN]

I also doubt the front desk rep is a nurse... When you become a nurse you will see things in a different light. Yes making a call is very simple but you have no clue what else "your nurse" was doing that took priority over calling the front desk.

[Pepper The Cat, BSN, RN]

What did she do that was rude?The front desk is to call her. They messed up, not her.

[Guttercat, ASN, RN]

What exactly did the nurse do that was rude?

She forgot to cater the event and arrange for a barbershop quartet.

[Been there,done that, ASN, RN]

Nurses have no responsibility in that discharge arena. YOU need to realize the responsibility of nursing before you consider this as your career.

[chiasmus100]

No I knew what she was doing because she was sitting on her --- in front of me. She also had a tattoo behind her ear and was NOT polished. I am surprised she's working at such a nice place.

[Despareux]

Sounds like maybe you and your brother had a bit of miscommunication.

[chiasmus100]

? It was her responsibility to take me to the main waiting room to my escort.

[chiasmus100]

The front desk doesn't call her. She calls them. She is lucky I don't mention to her boss she needs to be retrained in this area.

[Guttercat, ASN, RN]

This thread delivers.

:)

[Pepper The Cat, BSN, RN]

I think you should save these comments and re-read them when and if you become a nurse. You have a lot to learn