Nurse dates doctor openly at work.

What do you think about a nurse who dates the doctors she works with. We have a nurse in our unit that is doing that. It is quite embarrasing when relatives of the patients are asking how long they have married. When doctor is actualy married to someone else. Our unit has brought this to the attention of the unit manager, but she does not share our concerns. Is this right.
Morally at least it is not right at all. If he already has a wife, he shouldn't be dating someone else and this nurse should not be flaunting her indiscretions.

Quote from castleWhat do you think about a nurse who dates the doctors she works with. We have a nurse in our unit that is doing that. It is quite embarrasing when relatives of the patients are asking how long they have married. When doctor is actualy married to someone else. Our unit has brought this to the attention of the unit manager, but she does not share our concerns. Is this right.

I see nothing wrong with nurses dating doctors, as long as neither is already attached to someone. I would call HR.

No I so not believe that this is right at all. I do think that since you took it to your unit manager and they did not do anything, then you should probably contact HR or even the CEO.

Quote from castleWhat do you think about a nurse who dates the doctors she works with. We have a nurse in our unit that is doing that. It is quite embarrasing when relatives of the patients are asking how long they have married. When doctor is actualy married to someone else. Our unit has brought this to the attention of the unit manager, but she does not share our concerns. Is this right.

When I first started reading this I was thinking, "whats the big deal" but then you mentioned that he is married...big no no! Does the wife know and not care or somthing? If even the patients know, how has she not found out yet?

Unless the doctor and nurse are both employed by the hospital, I doubt that HR can or would do much about the couple dating.However, if patients are inquiring about their relationship, it is clear that one or both are sharig WAY too much personal information with their patients. This is something that HR can and should address.

There are so many things in hospitals to be concerned about--poor staffing, horrible working conditions, etc that I just cannot see why people would worry about this. That is unless it is compromising patient care.What concerns me the most is that in your post you dont mention what type of nurse she is. Good, bad? Isnt that what is really important?I doubt you or your co-workers know the entire situation. Maybe the doctor and his wife are separated. Unless they are being really unprofessional about it like making out at the desk, I dont see where it is anyone's business but their own. If they do make it other's business, simply tell them you would rather not be involved. Either way I wouldnt judge. If two people are really happy in this day and time, I say more power to them.

Quote from JolieHowever, if patients are inquiring about their relationship, it is clear that one or both are sharig WAY too much personal information with their patients. This is something that HR can and should address.

If it comes down to patients asking how long that they have been married, then they are definitely flaunting something and it is not appropriate. Even if they were married, not something to be on display for patients.

This is disgusting.

Married to others or not, moral judgements aside----the love life belongs OUTSIDE THE HOSPITAL. This will affect morale of the unit unless nipped in the bud. A call to HR is definately in order.