RJMerchant

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1. I saw another nurse assault a patient

   RJMerchant replied to morman's topic in Relations

   In my previous setting, my director used to throw the anonymous reports in the trash bin!!

2. Dumbest thing a doctor has done/said to you

   RJMerchant replied to WorriedNurse25's topic in Relations

   OMG! "he chucked the hard chart at me, which bounced off the back of my head" What about zero tolerance policy?

3. What are the nurses' protection against patient accusations?

   RJMerchant replied to kgran's topic in Activism

   At my place, we have a policy to address patients/families accusations or complaints. The HR and Clinical affair team meets both separately and carry out investigations to verify the accusations. It also depends nature of problem e.g. if a patient ha...

4. Nurses Who Have Killed

   RJMerchant replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

   Getting out in 2017. I hope not kill more

5. Nurses Who Have Killed

   RJMerchant replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

   How can a nurse do this. Killed the mom and stole her baby. She definitely needs help!

6. Is your workplace haunted?

   RJMerchant replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

   I agree too. I did not believe in ghosts stories until I experienced it myself. This was not in my work place but the apartment I used to live with my two young kids and my hubby. I used to work day shifts and my hubby night shifts. At night around 2...

7. Which wound care certification

   RJMerchant replied to lostinal's topic in Wound

   I have found a site for free Wound Care Certification Program at [h=1]WoundsWest Education[/h]WoundsWest WoundsWest Education is an online interactive program designed by wound management experts. The program will help you provide better patient car...

8. Can't stand dialysis

   RJMerchant replied to Tfunke25's topic in Urology

   Yes I agree. Do not be hard on yourself. Find a job that interests you. It is important specially if your are a fresh grade. All the best

9. The Transience of Life

   RJMerchant replied to CrufflerJJ's topic in General Nursing

   So true. Thanks for sharing. Yes life goes on.......... I often think of those who remained behind. With some, it is so terrible to get back to normal.

10. 8 or 12hr shifts?

    RJMerchant replied to ashleyr34's topic in General Nursing

    I would prefer 12s. I used to work 12s 3 days work, 3 days off but my organization changed it to 8s. In my country, you can work up to 48 hours/week. What is the rule in other countries like Thailand, Canada, America, Australia? Any idea?

11. Psych Nursing: A unique field of nursing.

    RJMerchant replied to Patti_RN's topic in Psychiatric

    This was an amazing article to read. I have great interest in Psych Nursing but never got chance to pursue that path. You are a real nurse in true meaning. I hope Bev and other clients like her feel better and stay safe. This has brought my sister's ...

12. Nursing Career & Relationships, Marriage

    RJMerchant replied to OnePostAndDone's topic in General Nursing

    It is just the time, but believe me you will have good time to spend together with your future spouse. She will have days off, annual vacations to be together and enjoy. I am married for 20 years and in nursing for last 25 years and despite of very d...

13. Results of our Nursing Humor Article Contest 6th

    RJMerchant replied to Brian's topic in Announcements

    Heartiest Cograts to all the winners. i thoroughly enjoyed reading all the articles.

14. We'll Have A Farting Contest If You Let Me Put An IV In You.

    RJMerchant replied to booter512's topic in General Nursing

    Hilarious!!! i just could not resist laughing

15. Oh boy......I ticked off the charge nurse

    RJMerchant replied to newish nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think we as "nurses" are responsible for students when they are on clinicals. It means we should facilitate their learning. You as "student" just need to watch for right time & right mood of a nurse. Should not be hesitent in asking questions a...