JoytoWorld

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1. GTube feeds at home

   JoytoWorld replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Home Health

   Check placement on Gtube (G-gastric) by pull back by syringe for residual, note amt, then refeed to preserve electrolytes. Chart residuals to track. Orders should indicate what residual amt to hold feeding (usually about 25 mL for ped and 50 mL for ...

2. Getting thrown under the bus

   JoytoWorld replied to Sugarcoma's topic in General Nursing

   Unfortunately there is no standard for performing an INTERNAL INVESTIGATION in response to a complaint. Internal meaning that it is performed within the facility. For less than enlightened organizations they can be witch hunts. If your company has...

3. Funny things that pts say

   JoytoWorld replied to jRN4now's topic in Humor

   I was feeding breakfast spoon by spoonful to a tiny, frail, elderly lady who had a smidgin' of dementia. She lightly pushed the tray table away indicating she had enough to eat; then in her sweet birdlike voice, she said: "Thank you Dearie, now turn...

4. Scared of MD

   JoytoWorld replied to tamari07's topic in General Nursing

   When I entered nursing 4 decades ago, other than dysfunctional family members, I had never experienced being spoken to with angry disrespect until working as a nurse with so many mean spirited, egomaniac doctors. There were far too many of them. Ini...

5. Getting thrown under the bus

   JoytoWorld replied to Sugarcoma's topic in General Nursing

   Quitting is never a good idea if you intend to continue working and it seems you do. Though I applaud your husband's support. You will always be better positioned for new employ while currently employed, especially if in a sticky situation. MDs ca...

6. Getting thrown under the bus

   JoytoWorld replied to Sugarcoma's topic in General Nursing

   If no written complaint was filed by the MD about you and it is just talk at this point, you may be able to do what alot of nurses should start doing to nip this behavior in the bud. If the MD has filed a WRITTEN complaint against you it is too late...

7. Getting thrown under the bus

   JoytoWorld replied to Sugarcoma's topic in General Nursing

   "I wrote a note and the order to CYA but in reality what this comes down to is my word against Dr. X's." A very real and far too common problem. I've certainly witnessed this type of behavior multiple times in my career. If the patient outcome is ot...

8. Outraged by no more privacy

   JoytoWorld replied to inquiringaide's topic in General Nursing

   Regarding MILITARY and the military saying 'freedom is not free' and the 'sacrifice of privacy for safety'... Remember that when you enter the MILITARY your US Constitutional rights are suspended. You have NONE. No freedom of speech ('sorry Sarg, I...

9. Outraged by no more privacy

   JoytoWorld replied to inquiringaide's topic in General Nursing

   Think it through! A criminal SCREEN can be done WITHOUT invading privacy. For what reason would your employer need your FINGERPRINTS? You've already agreed to a CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK by your employer. Most crime convictions in US have been comp...

10. Outraged by no more privacy

    JoytoWorld replied to inquiringaide's topic in General Nursing

    Should any one who sees bodyscans and fingerprinting as an invasion of privacy be shipped out? Where else is there for them to go? Is this not the country for those free to dissent? The Bill of Rights itself was included because George Mason dissent...

11. retaliation after resignation?

    JoytoWorld replied to nursecass's topic in General Nursing

    The term HOSTILE WORKING ENVIRONMENT is a specific legal term when used to represent discriminatory treatment received in relationship to your public policy rights (gender, race/color/nationality, age, disability, etc.) and to your actions to either ...

12. Outraged by no more privacy

    JoytoWorld replied to inquiringaide's topic in General Nursing

    "I don't have anything to hide": It is probable true that the majority of the populace is law abiding. However history is filled with stories of those people falsely imprisoned or denied basic human dignity and who "didn't have anything to hide". I...

13. registry requesting access to my medical files

    JoytoWorld replied to scrabble nurse's topic in Activism

    The asking is not the illegal part. They can ask, though it is not wise. Think of the EEO questions most employers ask about your gender and race, yet they cannot by law, deny you a job based on your answer. Yet how can you prove you did not get the ...

14. registry requesting access to my medical files

    JoytoWorld replied to scrabble nurse's topic in Activism

    Highly suspicious request. HIPPA only requires the individual's PERMISSION to release the records. Once you sign a release they have all access. SO THEY CAN ASK PERMISSION, BUT WHY ARE THEY ASKING? Not all States require physical fitness exams for ...

15. Volunteer, does this time count on my resume?

    JoytoWorld replied to rachelshusband's topic in General Nursing

    Experience is experience. The experience that you gain in work that was not paid remains experience. Sometimes the volunteer experience is of greater career value than some of the paid jobs we have held. If it is significant experience for the emplo...