Nurses Heal Thyself: A Culture of Silence (1750 hits)
Culture and Nursing: When Shelli was a new scrub nurse with only six months experience, she failed to anticipate that the surgeon would need a particular scalpel. Immediately, her preceptor deftly slapped the correct blade into the impatient surgeon’s outstretched hand with a glare in Shelli’s direction. The surgeon said nothing, but a look of disappointment briefly flashed across his face. At that moment, Shelli learned that if she was not on top of the surgeon’s needs, she would end up feeling embarrassed and looking incompetent
The point about the culture of the workplace applies to schools as well--and I imagine we will also find it in just about any place people get together to work.
See this is where I'm different... I've always been able to speak out about what's wrong with a situation. ... my first encounter as a new graduate nurse was comfronting an Orthopaedic Surgeon who proceeded to berate me in front of others. I didn't take it then and I don't take it now. Respect is mutual and no matter who you are (Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief) ... I'm going to let you know when you have crossed that line ( boundary) with me.
I've been trying to enable other nurses to stop being silent by talking to one another about issues that are effecting us professionally rather than keeping it secret, because the chances are that other nurses are dealing with similar issues.
Hey Jen--Good for you! I really admire how you are willing to stand up for what you believe is right. You do it here--and you do it in real life too. That is something I admire!!! Keep the faith!!!
