niceynurse33

Ok, I have worked in a lab for 10 years as a Tech and a RN for 10 years. I can say that neither is above or below each other. They both have critical thinking skills and knowledge of their skill set. Nurses need to understand that it takes A LOT of critical thinking skills to figure out what is going on with a patient without ever looking at the patient. Lab techs NEVER make a specimen hemolyzed. That goes back to the person who drew it. Nurses don't get enough education about lab in school or on the job. I can vouch for that. Luckily I already had it.

We have a couple of doctors that have God complexes. The way I see it is we are all on the same team and should be treated equally (everyone down to the custodian). I don't think anyone is below me or above. So when I had to deal with one of the Cardiologist that eveyone is afraid of, I just stood my ground, I had my facts ready, and told him that until he could talk to me in a civialized voice I was done with this conversation. And told him where he could find me when he was ready. He has never had a tantrum when I have been around since. You just have to be sure of yourself and let them know that.