So, I get out of work last night, and there's a text from a number I don't know. The person spelled my name wrong, which I find odd, but I brush it off..no biggie.
So today I'm in a room, and I get a call from my charge nurse. S, please come talk to me at the front desk as soon as you can. Apparently someone called and was like, "This is a resident. I need S's phone number." Luckily my charge nurse, said, "uhhh...there is no number." and hung up. Too weird and embarrassing.
Later, I'm getting some chapstick out of my locker, and there's a new text message from the unknown number. It is longer, etc, and then, has a name. Of course, this isn't the MD's given name, but nickname. So, I go to charge and explain who this might be.
I met this guy last week while he was rounding, and he was cute and friendly, but I got red flags right away. Every time he saw me, he would address me repeatedly by my first name. Like, S, how are you doing. Oh S, the pt in 28 requires 2 U PRBCs. S, Can you order them. It just struck me as odd..but I brushed him off as an eager resident trying to be friendly.
What concerns me now is, how did he get my cell phone number? Did he go in our private personnel/floor phone book and write it down? Creepy!
you need to talk /c your dns, his pcp (dr.) & the cops asap!!! stakling is a serious issue & needs to be addressed immediately before something happens. this resident obviously has some mental health issues that need attention stat! as a person that has been stalked for 6-1/2 years by my ex-husband. i am quite aware how it affestsa person phychologically & ruins your work performance.
please take action now to protect yourself!!!!!
so, if you are telling the truth about this, why are you posting on a message board with what appears to be your real name, and why did you post your e-mail address (before it was deleted, of course)?
So, if you are telling the truth about this, why are you posting on a message board with what appears to be your real name, and why did you post your e-mail address (before it was deleted, of course)?
Specializes in LTC, Homecare Peds/Adult, Psych, Detox.
OOOOoooooooh, duh, a Resident Dr.!!! Still... talk with your Superiors , Security & the local police Get some ppeper spray to carry with you. Get a restraining order if necessary. Stalking is no fun. I wound up with a peermanant restraining order against my ex., which did no good, so my boyfriend at that time (now my NEW HUSBAND) had a "TALK" /c him. Stay safe...
Specializes in LTC, Homecare Peds/Adult, Psych, Detox.
I Never lose perspective.........be in my shoes. The hang-up calls, other community members testifying that my stalker was watching me from afar with a pair of binoculars, etc.... If the texting back doesn't work,THEN take the actions I previously mentioned. I left a paper trail three miles long. Keep the texts as evidence, just in case.
It may be just someone interested in you, but if you got that gut feeling, follow your instincts.
Drama, drama, drama. This is why I ALWAYS go to the source when I have a problem or hear some rumor. As for CK, from what you mentioned here, it sounds like your situation was a little more drastic than a few test messages. I'm sorry you now have to live your life so sheltered and leary of ppl. I too had an abusive ex hubby that stalked me, but I choose not to hold on to the bitterness of it all and instead believe that for the most part the majority of ppl are not out to harm you.
Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.
OK, let's put this in the form of an NCLEX question
You are an RN that works on a busy hospital unit. You start receiving text messages that you realize are from a Medical Resident who has apparently taken a fancy to you and somehow obtained your personal cellphone number.
You are somewhat disconcerted, and you are not interested in this resident as a romantic prospect, nor do you want a friendship with him. What should be your FIRST course of action?
1)Call the police
2)Report him to his attending
3) Text him back, politely telling him that you aren't interested and that you'd like him to cease texting you
4) Complain about him to everyone in the hospital
Why not pick all of them? That's what most people would do.
Could someone please put an end to this thread? All she needs to do is use her common sense. Ask the person if he ever tried to call or text her -- and if the answer is "yes", then put an END. If he tries again, then use her common sense again. Who knows... the alleged stalker might not even be the resident, but somebody she knows.
All she needs to do is use her common sense. Ask the person if he ever tried to call or text her -- and if the answer is "yes", then put an END. If he tries again, then use her common sense again. Who knows... the alleged stalker might not even be the resident, but somebody she knows. 
SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN
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That was my initial thought when I saw the title!