b_oloo2008

I would absolutely report the physician. He had no right to talk to you the way he did. You handled yourself professionally. The only thing I would do different is have all pertinent information that you may need to give the physician, especially if you're calling in the middle of the night. I was a charge nurse at the largest nursing home in my state. I was often the only nurse responsible for 52 patients with four CNAs and one Med Aide. I rarely spent any time at the nurse's station. As soon as I made the call to the answering service, I made sure the chart was open to current labs, had the med list, VS, and SBAR. That way when I had to run down the hall to answer the phone I was prepared. Also before calling the physician, make sure you have done all you can for that patient so that when you get the doc on the phone they aren't saying things like "did you try this...or this" Another tip is make a recommendation to the doctor, or tell the doctor what you want. That way you are better prepared. Also talk with your fellow nurses. When I was a new nurse, I found talking to the other nurses before making a phone call, I was able resolve issues without having to wake up a doctor in the middle of the night. You do not have to take this abuse. Just remember you are the voice of the patient and their care always comes first. You don't need a physician with a God-complex making you scared to make a call in the middle of the night.