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.

Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

In the area where I live, a nurse is a dime a dozen. I definitely feel that other healthcare providers such as doctors, physical therapists, PAs, and speech language pathologists are held in higher regard than the average nurse around here.

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Specializes in CDI Supervisor; Formerly NICU.
as a nurse do you think that you are well respected by others in the medical field, surgeons,physicians etc.

I have self-respect, and to me that is paramount. Not what some other random wanker thinks about me.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, DSU, Ortho, Onc, Psych.

As an agency nurse, I can honestly say no to this question. I am trying to get out of this type of work now. We quite often rush in to help out the other staff, who sometimes are helpful, most times are not & we quite often get talked down to, like we are not 'real nurses'. I feel like saying - & I will next time - that I have done the same study as you and though not as experienced, I AM a nurse just like you.

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