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1. Nurse Practitioner (Mother) leaves 21 month old in car for 8 hours

   rudecat replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   I am so sorry for this tragic loss of a child and the heartbreak of a family. I think most of us can relate to being on a set routine; autopilot. Perhaps a check before one leaves the car whether it be a child or an animal . It's easy for peop...

2. Suspended for touching a child's head and face

   rudecat replied to GG66's topic in Emergency

   I don't know what you did " wrong" either. Your nurse manager or administrator must have issues re; this. One would have to be pretty cold not to soothe a child patient . Very odd. What does your Union say ?

3. Nurse Charged With Homicide

   rudecat replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   I stand corrected ....,reckless homicide. That said, my views on this matter have not changed.

4. Nurse Charged With Homicide

   rudecat replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   True being charged is different than being convicted however I can see where to many on a case like this where it could mean the same. Like it or not, people judge us especially when something goes amiss. I too always followed the 5 rights y...

5. Nurse Charged With Homicide

   rudecat replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   I still do not believe that she should be charged with reckless homicide. An unfortunate error. It doesn't mattet if she's a BScN it happens. This needs to be dealt with but not reckless homicide as she was neither drunk nor on drugs at t...

6. Nurse Charged With Homicide

   rudecat replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   No she should not have been charged. There should have been a better checking system in place. Its unfortunate but it happens. The hospital should review its own best practices. They are making an example of her . Blame the RN Its too bad all aroun...

7. Nurse Charged With Homicide

   rudecat replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   Any nurse who says she's never made a med error is lying. We've all heard this. Its unfortunate that this happened however I cannot see any malice . It was a tragic mistake and no i do not think that she should be charged with homicide ...

8. Is this a breach of confidentiality?

   rudecat replied to NurseKay13's topic in General Nursing

   No, you didn't share any personal information regarding the other patient .

9. New nurse having a hard time with coworkers

   rudecat replied to Me93RN's topic in Relations

   This is too bad and really makes for an uncomfortable situation. Is there a counselor there you can discuss how to best handle these nurses? I agree with one of the posts that your questions to your peers did not show much confidence and left you wi...

10. Told to fake vital signs

    rudecat replied to gypsierose's topic in Geriatric

    Write a report and send it along to the Ministery of LTC and your college of nurses. This is so illegal and unsafe

11. WHAT TO DO...Nurse is refusing to give PRN medication

    rudecat replied to purplenurse1's topic in Geriatric

    You could speak to the doctor as there might be other issues . However ,even a PRN medication should not be held if a patient is complaining of nausea or whatever. This is not the Nurses decision . If she feels this way then I would suggest have a f...

12. Workplace Harassment forced me to resign

    rudecat replied to Drgnfy13's topic in General Nursing

    I know, I too loved my job and left work because of stress r/t pressure at work. Harrassment from management got yo the point that I did have a break down . Still I would never change my profession. Get a lawyer and have your union behind you . good ...

13. 42 Years Old - Is it too late to become a nurse?

    rudecat replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

    It is not too late to become a Nurse if this is your passion. I enrolled in the three year nursing program at 40 after a life change and raised two young daughters . I loved my nursing and had a great career , my daughters say I inspired them to se...

14. Being Treated Poorly by an RN

    rudecat replied to msnikki05's topic in General Students

    Well good , you're. CNA and obviously the only one who knew how to turn off that light , I wouldn't read too much into it. She probably mentioned your designation so all present would know you belonged there. .

15. Gossip Girls... (And boys)

    rudecat replied to ambobam's topic in Relations

    Gossiping is a form of violence. I had worked with a few nurses in a small unit where not only the nurses gossiped but the manager as well A very unhealthy situation . If you like your job ( other than these few nurses) and you can tolerate their l...