Can I get Fired?

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Can I get fired for starting an iv on myself at work? Co workers and I were talking about it. Just a needle and some alcohol not even flushed just got in and took it out. Scared about getting fired now.

They can fire you with cause.

This is not just about providing "treatment" but has significant OSHA implications as well. Damn near every hospital will have about 87 different policies that would prohibit this practice.

If leadership found out they would have to at least discipline you for OSHA if nothing else...

This would be a super dumb way to get fired.

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I think is another case of throwing in the lit stick of dynamite into the room and running. ;)

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47 minutes ago, ThatChickOmi said:

I think is another case of throwing in the lit stick of dynamite into the room and running. ;)

I think so too.

On the upside at least it wasn't a catheter.

Ew ?

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100% yes. Pick a reason. Legally, you are knowingly putting yourself (work place injury), your patients (reduced response time), and the hospital (who owns the supplies and is contracted for timely care) at risk. Also, you are embezzling from your employer both in terms of agreed on time you are billing them for and the supplies you have stolen. You could arguably also lose your license for this. Military hospitals are okay with this. Civilian hospitals generally are not.

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On 4/2/2019 at 7:03 AM, ruby_jane said:

I'm pretty impressed that you could start an IV on yourself.

Junkies shoot up in the jugular, this is kindergarten.

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1 hour ago, _firely said:

Junkies shoot up in the jugular, this is kindergarten.

Lol true , but do they practice clean sterile technique , check for blood return , and then attach the extension tubing to their IV Catheter, To assure proper flow with such skill and precision??? Lol

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2 hours ago, _firely said:

100% yes. Pick a reason. Legally, you are knowingly putting yourself (work place injury), your patients (reduced response time), and the hospital (who owns the supplies and is contracted for timely care) at risk. Also, you are embezzling from your employer both in terms of agreed on time you are billing them for and the supplies you have stolen. You could arguably also lose your license for this. Military hospitals are okay with this. Civilian hospitals generally are not.

I agree let’s start a public trial , and convict the thieves who went home with saline flushes in their pockets , and alcohol wipes for embezzlement of company property and resources , how dare they reduce the supplies for the patients for their own enjoyment and pleasure . And do not get me started on repeated pen and paper clip thievery , this is grounds for license revocation and exile !

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26 minutes ago, Nurselexii said:

I agree let’s start a public trial , and convict the thieves who went home with saline flushes in their pockets , and alcohol wipes for embezzlement of company property and resources , how dare they reduce the supplies for the patients for their own enjoyment and pleasure . And do not get me started on repeated pen and paper clip thievery , this is grounds for license revocation and exile !

Minimize if you want. Is it a legally dismissible offense in your state? Even a paperclip? When management wants you out, the paperclip may not be the cross you want to die on.

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1 hour ago, Nurselexii said:

I agree let’s start a public trial , and convict the thieves who went home with saline flushes in their pockets , and alcohol wipes for embezzlement of company property and resources , how dare they reduce the supplies for the patients for their own enjoyment and pleasure . And do not get me started on repeated pen and paper clip thievery , this is grounds for license revocation and exile !

It’s amazing how self-righteous people are in this site.

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Agreed. It is illegal and thus fireable and reportable to your licensing agency, not to mention immoral, to steal from your employer. Pen, paperclip, or car. What’s monitored and reported is your employer’s discretion. Hint: cameras are coming.

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On 4/2/2019 at 10:56 AM, gonzo1 said:

I wouldn't show off a skill like that. Might make people wonder if I was doing that home alone on my off time. Way too many questions.

MTE

Given opiate abuse and impaired nurses are very hot topics right now, all MDs terrified to prescribe more than a few opiates at a time or else, i would SERIOUSLY reconsider bragging about your abilities to start an IV on yourself at work. Depending on job market in area and how easy to replace, they may term just as a CYA measure. This is exactly why many facilities restrict access to heparin and insulin needles.

With that said LIKELY nothing will come of it, but this is one of those things you should learn from - never give anyone any reason to suspect something like this. Do not brag about how well you utilize your nursing skills to maneuver your own veins.

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5 hours ago, CardiacRNLA said:

It’s amazing how self-righteous people are in this site.

Srsly i think sometimes people come on here just to feel better about themselves by proving they are the most diligent, capable, super nurse in the world who would NEVER waste an IV start kit zomg.

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