nurses VS doctors

[iamann]

hello guys just wanted to vent out and hear your opinions as well.. so a doctor at work prescribed a med that what I think based on my judgement and what I have learned from school is not right for the patient.. so I called the doctor told that doctor the condition of the patient and asked if she would still want us to give the patient the medication.. she got all mad and started to use words like "who is the doctor here!?!" she imediatley called the admin whose buddy buddy with her told her I don't know what because the next thing I know that that mean lady who has nothing to do with nursing btw just showed up in the station all mad saying that the doctor called her and that we have no right to question any orders that the doctors make... No matter what it is.. I so not agree with that.. because I am a patient's advocate and I will do what is best for my patient.. the doctor never spoke with the head boss of the nurses she went and ranted on to that admin lady who keeps on poking her nose to places where it doesn't belong.. she doesn't know crap that's all I have to say..

[OCNRN63, RN]

Yes, I agree re: cringe worthy. Does no one use grammar, spelling and punctuation anymore?

In any event, I suspect the "consult" with the physician was executed just as unprofessionally, hence the reaction. Tact and diplomacy are valuable tools. As is an understanding of fetal development and specific drug risks. I'd like to know what the drug was and how far along the pregnant patient was. These details matter. If indeed the drug was contraindicated for the developmental stage of pregnancy, communicating that clearly, concisely and professionally will usually get the desired result.

I'm sorry the mean lady and the head boss of all the nurses got angry with you.

Writing skills are, like, so old school.

[linearthinker, DNP, RN]

I know, right? Like, duh.

It is often embarrassing to me professionally that the public can read this website.

[OCNRN63, RN]

I know, right? Like, duh.

It is often embarrassing to me professionally that the public can read this website.

I agree. Some of the posts make us look like half-wits.

[talaxandra]

I totally agree with all of you who've posted that nurses play a significant role in, and have responsibility for, the administration of medications, and that we therefore have not only a right but a responsibility to question medications that seem inappropriate.

I'm surprised, however, that so many of you were able to skip straight over the OP's emotive and unprofessional language. The phrases "mean lady", "buddy buddy" and "head boss of nurses" instantly triggered concerns about the way this member approaches her colleagues.

I think the advice about modifying her apporach is excellent, but futile. I suspect this is yet another instance of someone joining AN, posting something ridiculous, and vanishing into the ether never to return.