Hello Drs, I'm an RN from Canada. Just completed my program. Starting work in the OR now. I came across your site when googling surgical caps. Couple of questions for you.
In nursing school, we're taught that in the hospital we are all part of the same team. We each have different roles but we're to work together for the betterment of the patient. What are you guys taught. I've found that on the floors, most of the doctors are unapproachable, they give of this air of "I'm better then you so why are you talking to me." Is this what you're taught in medical school, that you're at the top of the health care food chain and everyone is below you therefore should be treated like so.
I'm starting work in the OR now and I'm actually a little scared of the surgeons. I get the feeling like they have the "god complex" thing going on. Is it just my imagination? Is it my own inferiorities that are showing here? Are you guys misunderstood or generally *******s who should not be talked to unless spoken to first.
If you're taught to look down on nurses please tell me. I want to know how you think. How about some tips on the best way to approach a surgeon. Should it be with meekness, as in yes Dr, no Dr, whatever you say Dr, or with authority and confidence, risking offending you. Honest answers welcome.
In nursing school, we're taught that in the hospital we are all part of the same team. We each have different roles but we're to work together for the betterment of the patient. What are you guys taught. I've found that on the floors, most of the doctors are unapproachable, they give of this air of "I'm better then you so why are you talking to me." Is this what you're taught in medical school, that you're at the top of the health care food chain and everyone is below you therefore should be treated like so.
I'm starting work in the OR now and I'm actually a little scared of the surgeons. I get the feeling like they have the "god complex" thing going on. Is it just my imagination? Is it my own inferiorities that are showing here? Are you guys misunderstood or generally *******s who should not be talked to unless spoken to first.
If you're taught to look down on nurses please tell me. I want to know how you think. How about some tips on the best way to approach a surgeon. Should it be with meekness, as in yes Dr, no Dr, whatever you say Dr, or with authority and confidence, risking offending you. Honest answers welcome.