I Got Covered in a Patient’s Pee… And Had to Keep Working

What would you do if a patient attacked you at work?

In Episode 3 of The ER Edit, we talk about the reality of workplace violence in healthcare and why nurses are not as safe as people think. From a recent news story about a nurse being strangled at a nurse’s station to our own personal experiences in the ER, we break down what actually happens behind the scenes.

We share the story of being assaulted by patients, what it feels like in the moment, and why so many of these incidents go unreported. We also talk about the gray area of self defense in healthcare, why nurses can get in trouble for protecting themselves, and how often situations escalate without warning.

This episode gets real about what it’s like to work in the emergency room, the mental load of always being on alert, and why something needs to change.

Grab a coffee, take a breath, and clock in with us for Episode 3 of The ER Edit.