Respected or Not ?

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as a nurse do you think that you are well respected by others in the medical field, surgeons,physicians etc.

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

Why don't you give us your opinion first, then members will chime in ....especially if this is a homework assignment.

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Specializes in ICU, ER.

Some places more than others.

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The only opinions that count are those of my employers and my clients. Their behavior toward me is not necessarily that of respect or courtesy or concern. As long as I get the check, they can treat me the way they have been. I can't change them and the checks clear the bank. I conduct myself the way that is expedient for me, otherwise no work and no check.

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Specializes in Developmental Disabilites,.

are you a student?

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Specializes in CCU, SICU, CVSICU, Precepting & Teaching.

my supervisors and the providers i work with respect me. the nursing students, pre-nursing students, new grads and about-to-be new grads i encounter on these boards, not so much. (but my orientees all seem to, and i am lucky enough to get the nicest and brightest orientees, so i must be doing something right.)

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Specializes in LTC, med/surg, hospice.

Mostly yes and sometimes not.

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as a nurse do you think that you are well respected by others in the medical field, surgeons,physicians etc.

I am a cath lab/interventional radiology nurse that works in a small community hospital where a lot of our resources are combined. I am a jack of all trades along with the other nurses in my dept. I would like to believe that I am respected amoung my peers and amoung the physicians. In my case, the physicians have to respect and trust me in the middle of the night as their only nurse during an emergent cardiac intervention or interventional radiology emergency procedure. My co-workers and I sit on many collaborative boards and have been asked to attend physician meetings on occasions.

We also serve as the nurses in the hospital who place PICC lines and do all of the hard IV sticks. For that, I think we have gained a lot of respect from our peers in other departments, as well as the physicians.

I believe you get the repsect that you earn and get back the respect that you give to others.:nurse:

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Specializes in ICU, ER, EP,.

Those that know me, yes. Those that don't will learn by my concise and detailed call that I deserve it. Try to blow my patients needs off and you'll remember me as well. Because I will respectfully defend my patient, I will press for what I need and when I see you in person I'll remind you, very politely if you've come up short with my patient, after I've introduced myself. Just so that we don't forget each other in the future.

Does that equate to respect as a person? NOPE, but you will respect my demand for excellent patient care or I will call you out each and every time. Those people may very well not like me, but don't have a leg to stand on to complain about my professionalism or my dedication. If that equates to respect, than so be it. But I'm not going to put my need for respect first anytime or anywhere. Simply don't care if I have it... But appreciate it when I get it.

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Amazing, good for you. Most places don't have those dynamics-to radrnmsn

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

OP is apparently 16, and full of questions.

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Specializes in Rodeo Nursing (Neuro).
OP is apparently 16, and full of questions.

Is that true? Because I'd noticed another post along a similar vein, re: female nurses, and didn't bother to respond, but if the OP is a young fellow considering nursing, I'd encourage him to consider it seriously and find out as much as he can before making a decision. Getting into, and through, nursing school is a pretty big commitment.

As for the respect of others in the medical field, I'd say it has to be earned, and it isn't always granted when it has been earned. I'd have to say I've been treated with respect by those whose respect I desire--the people I respect. Some people are fools, and their contempt can be taken as a compliment.

This applies pretty much across the board, from doctors and respiratory therapists to fellow nurses and aides. Most are respectful, courteous, and professional. A few are not.

I do think that as a male I may sometimes get more respect--or, more accurately, less rudeness--from some patients. It ain't fair, but I'll take it.

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