TigerGalLE BSN, RN

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About TigerGalLE

TigerGalLE has 18 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in NICU.


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  1. I am wondering if other nurses write change of shift nurse’s notes every shift. Example: Bedside report received from ____. Then insert here current patient status or whatever smart phrase you have come up with for your change of shift note. ...
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    My patient caused her own code.

    This thread is super old. I am the OP. I actually work in the NICU now. When I reread my thread I thought I sounded a little harsh.. I actually left ICU because I was burned out and felt like I had lost compassion. I remember this day very clearly. I...
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    How to handle a coworker who is giving poor care

    I feel like if anything I am trying to help the situation. I did go to my manager along with 2 other nurses. My manager is concerned and seemed to take our concerns very seriously. I don't think there is any identifying information in my post but if ...
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    How to handle a coworker who is giving poor care

    Thank you for your response. I know what you mean about handling a baby with a firm confident hand. She does this but is cursing at the same time. So she may not be hurting the baby but when she cusses at the same time it sure comes across as shockin...
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    How to handle a coworker who is giving poor care

    Well y'all have definitely opened my eyes. If she was beating a baby I would intervene immediately and protect the patient. It is more being rough. Which you say is subjective. Rougher than I would ever touch a child. Is she beating it? No. Slamming...
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    How to handle a coworker who is giving poor care

    Thank you CBlover for your advice. I don't need anymore rude comments from any other members. I will take the advice I have received and go from there. This nurses behavior is not my fault and I am not responsible. I am trying to help. I have been to...
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    How to handle a coworker who is giving poor care

    I was trying originally to find out how to handle the situation without having to give many details. Then I got accused of trying to get someone in trouble for not liking their personality. So I offered more details. And I have seen her be rough hand...
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    How to handle a coworker who is giving poor care

    Well that is why I made this post. I'm concerned about the babies in her care and I am concerned that something will happen when I am there with her. Or when I am not there. How do you have proof of such care? Wouldn't it all be he said she said?
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    How to handle a coworker who is giving poor care

    So how do you draw the line from being rough and not nice to being abusive?
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    How to handle a coworker who is giving poor care

    And there has been education recently regarding poor heel stick technique. My manager has addressed this multiple times due to staff's concerns. She continue to stick the arch of the foot and bruise the infants despite education. She also knows how ...
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    How to handle a coworker who is giving poor care

    There are only two of us scheduled per shift. So yes I do go soothe her baby.. What is completely unacceptable is that I have to walk past her playing solitaire in order to get to her screaming baby. It isn't like she is busy doing something else. A...
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    How to handle a coworker who is giving poor care

    I have been keeping a log with specific examples with times and dates. Not soothing crying infants mostly. Rough with the babies. Neglecting to put babies on the monitor. Sticking babies multiple times before asking for help. Poor technique with heel...
  13. So I have been at a new job for a year and a half. I am at the same hospital I have always been at. I love my new job. However, I work with a nurse that has been in this current unit for 20 years. She is having some issues at home. Has been for a fe...
  14. We don't have an educator. :/ We are a small unit. But we are starting to rotate months on who does the education bulletin board. It is in the hallway where family can see so maybe I can simplify it so the parents can understand too.
  15. Just to update. I spoke with the manager who has since told me that she addressed the issue. I haven't seen much improvement. I am keeping a log of extremely bad instances for my own personal reference. I am tired of it. I personally address the iss...