nurse10000

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1. is this abuse

   nurse10000 replied to southernlady48's topic in Geriatric

   I just wouldn't report it. I'd be too concerned that later my nurse supervisor wouldn't take me serious if I reported too many smaller incidents. It may be uncomfortable, but not major. Use your discretion. nurse10000

2. is this abuse

   nurse10000 replied to southernlady48's topic in Geriatric

   I understand you feeling that the situation may have gotten a little rough. But reporting it as abuse should be saved for the unmanagable situations. If you get a reputation as being too sensitive, when something big really does happen, they won't re...

3. Patient complaints

   nurse10000 replied to am4182's topic in General Nursing

   Purplemania is right. Don't appear defensive or even worried. Just ask if you think it needs documentation and what you need to record. Be cool about the whole thing, but just do it! nurse10000

4. is this abuse

   nurse10000 replied to southernlady48's topic in Geriatric

   Abuse? That sounds like southern comfort compared to here. I guess it all depends on where you work. Nurse10000

5. You Know You're a Nurse When...

   nurse10000 replied to Brownms46's topic in Humor

   Everyone here in San Francisco worries about the epidemic too much. I feel like I get more protection at work than at the hospital. I need less worry and more jokes like these. Nurse 10000

6. Patient complaints

   nurse10000 replied to am4182's topic in General Nursing

   Please document this. You never know if it'll come back and bite you. Your nurse manager will support you. But like augigigiigi, sounds like you did fine. I did get in trouble big time once, and learned to document fast and accurately. nurse1000