lilredmc

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1. Eliminating charge Nurse position

   lilredmc replied to lilredmc's topic in Safety

   The BNE wrote me back it was a generic answer, but here it is 4 u Texans. ( in summary it is legal 2 illuminate charge) Thank you for your inquiry. The Nursing Practice Act (NPA) and Board Rules are written broadly so they can be applied by every nur...

2. Suicide patients

   lilredmc replied to lilredmc's topic in Safety

   I would like 2 add I have worked part time as an agency nurse & 5 other hospitals n my area ALWAYS makes them 1:1 until cleared by psych or md. My Aunt works n Houston & Methodist makes them 1:1. We've already had a pt attempt 2 hang himself...

3. Eliminating charge Nurse position

   lilredmc replied to lilredmc's topic in Safety

   We have always gotten 2gether & discussed what is going on w/Pts. It takes about 5min no one fights we get along. The problem the pay was raised 2 $2.50/h & we've had a raise freeze & lost out weekend differential. The charge pay was rota...

4. Eliminating charge Nurse position

   lilredmc posted a topic in Safety

   Is it legal to eliminate the charge nurse position? It was done in our hospital! Where is the law? Can't find BNE's position on subject! Still looking if anyone knows send link!! Muchos Gracias!!

5. Suicide patients

   lilredmc posted a topic in Safety

   I was working at 1 hospital suicides were 1:1. Now I work in the middle of nowhere & are expected 2 take suicide Pts w/regular pt load no sitter, & chart q15min. Is this legal?