patients discriminating against nurses
I had a hard time last nite at the hospital when I was insulted and screamed infront of everybody at the nursing station " for being hispanic and having a very heavy accent" by a caucasian family member, after taking care of ther mother for 2 days. She acused me of being mean with her mom (eventhough I was helping her all day and I was updating several times the family members on the phone). I was humiliated . Its the first time something like this happens to me in 2 1/2 yers in nursing...how do you deal with somwthing like that without compromising your job?
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Mon, 09/05/2011 - 4:14am — Mary SimonUnfortunately, this is a situation that many minority nurses have gone through, especially Black and Hispanic nurses. Being an African American nurses, I’ve observer racism and discrimination in the health care community, from patients, family members, visitors, administration and yes, from other colleague. I know this may sound ease but please try your best to hold your head up high and be strong. Try your best not to react in a way that would lessen your profession. Realize that racism and discrimination is alive and strong. When someone shows their negative racial feelings, it is a reflection of their low self-worth and self-worth and is done to make you feel uncomfortable in order to make their self feel better. Do understand that as long as President Obama is in office, racism will show its ugly head even more than before. Always show your professionalism. Find strength from other nurses. Join a Hispanic nursing association in your area and get advice from the nurses who may have had a similar situation. Use this situation as a learning tool. Had a discussion with your nursing leadership about developing a cultural diversity program for all employees and for the community that your organization serves. Keep us posted on how things go. Be strong. Good luck.