Nurse dating former patient?

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Unethical? What are your thoughts on this?! Thanks

Unethical? What are your thoughts on this?! Thanks

In general, it's a poor idea. On the other hand, was the nurse-patient relationship brief and twenty years ago? I'm OK with that.

In general, it's a poor idea. On the other hand, was the nurse-patient relationship brief and twenty years ago? I'm OK with that.

Yes outpatient quick relationship. Thing is I said no. Told him it's crossing the line and just plain unprofessional. But he's very persistent. Went out his way to somehow get the nurse ext. and continues to call but not in a stalking way������

Yes outpatient quick relationship. Thing is I said no. Told him it's crossing the line and just plain unprofessional. But he's very persistent. Went out his way to somehow get the nurse ext. and continues to call but not in a stalking way������

That's a major NO in my book. He'll be just as "persistent" when things go wrong. Cut him off now. If he continues to call, he's either getting mixed signals from you or he's a complete creep.

Yes outpatient quick relationship. Thing is I said no. Told him it's crossing the line and just plain unprofessional. But he's very persistent. Went out his way to somehow get the nurse ext. and continues to call but not in a stalking way������

That's not persistence, this IS stalking. Who harasses someone on their job after being initially turned down? No ma'am, cut him off and don't be playful, be stoic. He needs to know you're serious and mean business. That is not acceptable. Even my children know they better not call me at work unless somebody died or the house burning. Nobody has time for that!

That's not persistence, this IS stalking. Who harasses someone on their job after being initially turned down? No ma'am, cut him off and don't be playful, be stoic. He needs to know you're serious and mean business. That is not acceptable. Even my children know they better not call me at work unless somebody died or the house burning. Nobody has time for that!

Thanks!

Thanks!

You needed a bit of confirmation about what your intuition was telling you: this guy is trouble; stay away.

Specializes in ED, Pedi Vasc access, Paramedic serving 6 towns.

I would say no, more so because he is so persistent which spells controlling and desperate to me!! RUN. I would also ask him to stop calling you at work and tell him that you will have to speak to management and possibly the police if it continues, as it is not appropariet for work. You could also have you co workers tell him you don't work there anymore.

It is not appropriate for patient nurse dating anyway, but again I would be more worried this guys is not normal.

Annie

He sounds like trouble. Watch your back.

Specializes in school nurse.
I would say no, more so because he is so persistent which spells controlling and desperate to me!! RUN. I would also ask him to stop calling you at work and tell him that you will have to speak to management and possibly the police if it continues, as it is not appropariet for work. You could also have you co workers tell him you don't work there anymore.

It is not appropriate for patient nurse dating anyway, but again I would be more worried this guys is not normal.

Annie

I wouldn't even wait for more calls to speak with management. Let them know about the situation now...

Specializes in Med/Surg/Infection Control/Geriatrics.

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