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widi96 · Nov 12, 2007

This may be a little off the subject, but the original poster said she refused to sign the write up. I was under the impression that we had to sign write up's as a notice that we had seen the report, not an admission of validity, and if there were a question about that, then we could write 'I have read the above complaint but do not agree to it's accuracy' and then sign. (Kind of like when you get a speeding ticket - you still have to sign that you acknowledge that you are receiving the ticket, but it is not an admission of guilt)

2005grad · Nov 12, 2007

Please accept my deepest apology for all typo's and improper grammar. I would like to clarify on the chest tube incident. In report the previous nurse stated that Mr. X was having S.O.B around 4:30 am and she didn't understand why. Pt experienced increase respirations and B/P. During my A.M assessment, I noticed the patient left side chest tube dislodged and lying inside of his BM. Pt was in respiratory distress. Further assessment revealed his cordis removed with blood saturating his sheets. Pt restrained with no evidence of proper documentation regarding restraints.

The statement regarding team work````````` I'm only having problems with three RN that I receive or give report to. After report they go or I go home no other contact is made. I work very well with my team throughout the day. No one on my team has ever made any reports or comment about my role as a team member.

Faith

leslie :-D · Nov 12, 2007

faith, if you're not opposed to it, why don't you suggest an internal investigation?

if you get along with the colleagues on your shift, then their solicited input will only support you, to your advantage.

if you strongly feel your job is in jeopardy, please, get a lawyer.

but if you don't have problems with others, informal interviews would reveal this.

leslie

2005grad · Nov 12, 2007

Thanks to all.

Faith