Respected or Not ?

as a nurse do you think that you are well respected by others in the medical field, surgeons,physicians etc.
Why don't you give us your opinion first, then members will chime in ....especially if this is a homework assignment.

Some places more than others.

The only opinions that count are those of my employers and my clients. Their behavior toward me is not necessarily that of respect or courtesy or concern. As long as I get the check, they can treat me the way they have been. I can't change them and the checks clear the bank. I conduct myself the way that is expedient for me, otherwise no work and no check.

are you a student?

my supervisors and the providers i work with respect me. the nursing students, pre-nursing students, new grads and about-to-be new grads i encounter on these boards, not so much. (but my orientees all seem to, and i am lucky enough to get the nicest and brightest orientees, so i must be doing something right.)

Mostly yes and sometimes not.

Quote from xGuYxas a nurse do you think that you are well respected by others in the medical field, surgeons,physicians etc.

Those that know me, yes. Those that don't will learn by my concise and detailed call that I deserve it. Try to blow my patients needs off and you'll remember me as well. Because I will respectfully defend my patient, I will press for what I need and when I see you in person I'll remind you, very politely if you've come up short with my patient, after I've introduced myself. Just so that we don't forget each other in the future.Does that equate to respect as a person? NOPE, but you will respect my demand for excellent patient care or I will call you out each and every time. Those people may very well not like me, but don't have a leg to stand on to complain about my professionalism or my dedication. If that equates to respect, than so be it. But I'm not going to put my need for respect first anytime or anywhere. Simply don't care if I have it... But appreciate it when I get it.

Amazing, good for you. Most places don't have those dynamics-to radrnmsn

OP is apparently 16, and full of questions.

Quote from roser13OP is apparently 16, and full of questions.

In the area where I live, a nurse is a dime a dozen. I definitely feel that other healthcare providers such as doctors, physical therapists, PAs, and speech language pathologists are held in higher regard than the average nurse around here.