safetynurse

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1. I have really messed up.

   safetynurse replied to Heather A.'s topic in Ob/Gyn

   We all make mistakes--and in health care some of those mistakes can have fatal consequences. fortunately, your mistake did not have ANY consequences for the patient. so, take a deep breath, relax and congratulate yourself for doing the right thing ...

2. Is your place of employment offering you the flu vaccine?

   safetynurse replied to RN~in~CT's topic in General Nursing

   Guess we are lucky at the VA--I am able to vaccinate my employees involved in direct clinical care. In normal years, when supplies are adequate we offer vaccine to all employees.

3. So.... How many years have YOU been a nurse??

   safetynurse replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

   Do I have to answer that question? It depends on "what is a nurse"? Do you count the time I spent as candystriper, nursing assistant, volunteer, home health aide, LPN and camp nurse? If so.... 33years.... or if the clock starts after graduation wi...