PedsDrNurseTheo replied to meanmaryjean's topic in PICU, Pediatric
Thank you so much for this. We get a run of soul-crushing tragedy, and then we get a good run, and then there's months like the last few where it just seems to be so numbingly pointlesssometimes....
OP, FWIW, I think you are right to be upset. If this were one of those Code of Conduct scenarios, I would call it a HIPAA violation; so it may very well be. The practice needs to stop; not just for...
PedsDrNurseTheo replied to kellycinalli's topic in General Nursing
This. And you don't even really need tweezers - a slow, steady pull will do. He doesn't want to have his face pulled off any more than you want to have it lost in you - he'll let go. But the right...
PedsDrNurseTheo replied to kellycinalli's topic in General Nursing
true enough. just pointing out that testing is unnecessary and expensive in most cases, as well as running the risk of keeping the critters around for longer than necessary. remove 'em and get rid...
PedsDrNurseTheo replied to kellycinalli's topic in General Nursing
Testing the tick? Seriously? You've got to be kidding me. The tick has to be fastened for over 48 hours in order to transmit any disease, unless you squeeze the abdomen and force them to disgorge...
"fresh heart" - first 24 hours post-op open thoracotomy case, generally valvular surgery and/or CABG "pump case" - any surgical case placed on cardiopulmonary bypass "Thorc" or "thoraco" - unilateral...
PedsDrNurseTheo replied to dianah's topic in General Nursing
We can have all the clinical expertise in the world, but the moment we forget that nursing is a human art, we have failed. Thank you for reminding me, dianah - and Miss
I've never had a problem. Of course, I'm exceptionally bright, unfailingly helpful, a pleasure to work with, a lot of fun to be around, and smokin' hot, so YMMV. seriously, though, I've not had issues...
Orientation is generally considered part of your probationary period where both you and your employer are determining your 'fit' for the position in question. With that understanding, the...
PedsDrNurseTheo replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing
Yeah, that sounds just like ours. I suspect we work at the same place. According to my NM, the discipline piece is designed to prevent cases of abuse of call-outs; though how this is differentiated...
While I don't disagree that the OP should take action to protect her license, up to and including finding another job - that does not solve the issue; the tech in question will still be employed to...
PedsDrNurseTheo replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing
3 in a six month rolling calendar period. Fourth is subject to escalatable disciplinary action (verbal, written, suspension, termination.) Also, on your 4th call-out, they won't pay PTO for the...