I almost lost my temper.
One of the anesthesiologist does NOT know how to talk to people.
It feels like she is being condescending at all times. I get it, you’re a doctor. I respect that. However, it’s totally unnecessary to speak to people in that manner. I am a nurse. If you talk to me instead of at me you would know I have plenty of nursing experience. I know quite a bit more than you give me credit for. I am fully capable of the tasks that are required of me during this anesthesia case. I can do whatever you need if you just ask. Contrary to popular belief, nurses don’t read minds.
I’ll say this, she has one more time to speak in her condescending tone. One more. While I am going to be professional and respectful, I’m going to put her in her place. I’ve had to do it with plenty of residents and a few attendings. This isn’t new for me, I know how to get my point across. She needs to be knocked off the pedestal she placed herself on… I’m just the one to do it.
Barely Sane Nurse 
You must be a pillar of patience. I’m serious! To deal with all the things you do in a day, then to have someone like this top it off?
If the pedestal-knocking-over day ever comes, promise you’ll let us readers know how many people applauded.
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I’m hoping I get to knock that pedestal out but for now I make sure I stay away from that whole set up.
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Fred, good for you speaking your mind! Let us know how the confrontation goes! 📚🎶 Christine
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She has seemed to realize she can’t talk to me that way. It’s better but I think some of it is just personality and I’m making sure to stay away from the turbulence.
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Been there, dealt with that! I don’t understand why certain individuals feel the need to act that way. Ridiculous!
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It’s their way of asserting their “dominance”, it’s ridiculous.
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