BillEDRN

BillEDRN specializes in ED, critical care, flight nursing, legal.

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1. What in the world does the ANA do?

   BillEDRN replied to -jt's topic in Activism

   Wow. I certainly didn't mean to offend you or any opinions you may have on the reasons folks join churches or religious organizations. That being said, I didn't mean to imply that it (joining a church for some political representation) doesn't ever h...

2. What in the world does the ANA do?

   BillEDRN replied to -jt's topic in Activism

   I would have to disagree with your analogy, both of them. Paying dues, especially union dues in a "closed shop" where you have no choice, in like paying taxes. And again, that is the problem. People all too often (and nurses are a prime example) happ...

3. What in the world does the ANA do?

   BillEDRN replied to -jt's topic in Activism

   Since I coined the term on my post, I define "working nurse" as a bedside nurse as opposed to an administrator with an RN after their name. As to feeling "...being vocal should be enough...." well, that is the problem. It's sort of like complaining ...

4. What in the world does the ANA do?

   BillEDRN replied to -jt's topic in Activism

   Your "new kid in town" sounds interesting and I personally would be interested in hearing more about it. It is good to hear that you are actually doing something about the situation so I applaud your efforts. Now, the hard part is getting other nurse...

5. How do you treat involuntary holds?

   BillEDRN replied to New2ED's topic in Emergency

   There are essentially two types of involuntary holds. Those associated with psychiatric issues or those with temporary decisional incapacity, usually related to alcohol or other intoxicants. Either way, you are responsible for their safety. A physic...

6. why??

   BillEDRN replied to Maco's topic in General Nursing

   I have worked in many areas, but mostly ED. Many of my collegues who work in other speciality areas feel the same way: they wouldn't want to work anywhere else. I think you have to experience the various areas to see what fits you best. The key is be...

7. What in the world does the ANA do?

   BillEDRN replied to -jt's topic in Activism

   While you are correct that if nurses joined together to effect relevant changes to the healthcare industry, I have to ask what you are doing about it? You may not agree with ANA, but if you and 100,000 like minded nurses were to join and mold the or...

8. HIPAA violation?

   BillEDRN replied to ragingmomster's topic in Ob/Gyn

   HIPAA allows limited release of PMI to law enforcement. Ususally it is limited to name and general condition, but may include more. See here for additional info: http://www.hhs.gov/hipaafaq/permitted/law/505.html

9. My First Subpoena

   BillEDRN replied to sfsn's topic in Emergency

   At the very least I would request a copy of the medical records to review and re-familarize yourself with the documentation. While reviewing your charting, you might consider doing so with the info previously provided (sorry I forget who made the pos...

10. My First Subpoena

    BillEDRN replied to sfsn's topic in Emergency

    Ms. Kelly: I apologize if I have offended you with the inferrence of any profanity. I admit that maybe I was inartful in the choice of "that" word to describe the caustic and denigrating response I got from RN1989 to what I intended as a legitimate q...

11. My First Subpoena

    BillEDRN replied to sfsn's topic in Emergency

    Wow. Are you always this helpful to those that ask for clarification of the advice you give, or are you in general just an *ss? I'm not sure what got you so riled up, but I can assure you that I was in good faith asking for clarification about your s...

12. Safe Harbor/Unsafe Staffing Levels?

    BillEDRN replied to Bortaz's topic in General Nursing

    I am unfamilar with the term "safe harbor" as it is not common here. But, I assume that it documents an unsafe staffing situation. If so, I agree that it should be filled out for each and every occurence like the one described by the original poster....

13. My First Subpoena

    BillEDRN replied to sfsn's topic in Emergency

    RN 1989, I help prepare folks (nurses as well as others) for deposition and trial testimony and think much of what you say is very good advice. I would add that I would wait to respond to questions (and this should be worked out with your lawyer bef...

14. My First Subpoena

    BillEDRN replied to sfsn's topic in Emergency

    That's too bad. I have had to work with corporate counsel and risk managers on several occasions with multiple facilities as a staff nurse, and found that each time they were most helpful. I am sure that it was because they were interested in present...

15. Male RN-assist with pelvic exams?

    BillEDRN replied to walnuttree91's topic in Emergency

    I have worked in EDs for over 20 years and I can tell you that women can be every bit as "bad" as men when it comes to sexually explicit comments, inuendos, and behaviors. I suspect that some of the posters you are railing against were trying to be h...