The Little Blue Book of Nurses' Wisdom by Nacole T. Riccaboni

Author:Nacole T. Riccaboni
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781510767423
Publisher: Skyhorse
Published: 2022-01-15T00:00:00+00:00

“Happiness is the real sense of fulfillment that comes from hard work.”

—JOSEPH BARBARA

“In a moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing to do, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.”

—THEODORE ROOSEVELT

XIX.

Respect

Nursing is one of the most trusted professions year after year. And yet, the respect is lacking (in my opinion) across many levels. I can only speak to my experiences, but I’ve seen patients as well as medical professionals yell and degrade nurses time and time again. You could say, yes, the medical field creates these circumstances. But we are all adults, and we are all in charge of our reactions and inactions. Each shift, each encounter, I am faced with choices. I choose to respect my team members and understand that my thought processes might vary from theirs. Education and collaboration are key in terms of teamwork. But do not allow someone to disrespect you or your role within the team. I don’t like confrontation myself, but I’ve learned that what we allow will continue. How we allow others to speak to us will form a trend and will be a pattern that is harder to break further down the road. Speak up early, you will be better off. Your role as a nurse involves many things, being a doormat isn’t one of them.

For all the new nurses out there, understand that your lack of exposure doesn’t equal uselessness or laziness. You are learning, and it’s not fair for others to judge you, as most of them have been in their positions for years. These said experiences have allowed them to cultivate their craft and see things you haven’t. It’s not a fair comparison, so don’t make it. Ever! Don’t compare your beginning to someone’s end. You are not a speed bump or a roadblock. You are a team member, and if you feel you are not being treated that way, speak up and inquire about the root cause. When I’m being yelled at, I say the following: “This type of behavior isn’t needed in order to get your point across. Let’s remain professional and focus on caring for the patient.” That usually snaps people back in line, reminding them of where they are and who they are talking to. You are not a punching bag; you do not deserve to be berated because someone can’t process their feelings like an adult.

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