Healthcare is crazy.  Unrealistic HCAHPS, abysmal staffing, being chronically underpaid and overworked… these are just a few of the many joys we get to deal with, but for the focus of this article, let’s tackle workplace violence.
Surprisingly it took me over 2 years to be actively involved in a code blue.  Timing has just always been on my side, and until now I’ve seemed to avoid (if not possibly prevent) codes.  I am fully trained in ACLS and CPR, but I wasn’t expecting this.
If you’re new to the world of nursing and looking for your first job, congratulations! Â You will however, want to know a few important things…
Over time, there has been a dramatic shift in the way patients interact with healthcare professionals. Gone are the days when doctors and nurses were highly respected individuals and treated as such. Nowadays, patients have swapped respect with arrogance, rudeness, and a giant sense of entitlement. But why is this?
