What does it take to earn respect?

[Been there,done that]

I have been a nurse for 30 years and have done anything and everything to advocate for my patients.

Why can a doctor.. scream at me ...when I ask for their guidance in a patient care issue?

[OCNRN63, RN]

When I worked in peds, I had a doc chew me because I didn't get to the phone fast enough for him. Not long after that, he came striding into the unit with a "Hi! How are you?" as if nothing had ever happened. I just gave him a level gaze and said, "Don't ever talk to me like that again." He didn't.

I can sympathize with you, BTDT. You were in an urgent position and couldn't just hang up or set the phone on the desk and walk away. Any chance you can see him in person and tell him what a crappy thing have did?