RadioJenn

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1. My rights after pt assault

   RadioJenn replied to RadioJenn's topic in General Nursing

   Ok here is the update: He came to my floor and was discharged within one day before I returned to work. However, when he was there, he berated and abused the two nurses who cared for him. Security was not placed outside his room and nurses were told ...

2. My rights after pt assault

   RadioJenn replied to RadioJenn's topic in General Nursing

   Security was notified and I was contacted at home by the head of security regarding this incident.

3. My rights after pt assault

   RadioJenn replied to RadioJenn's topic in General Nursing

   I was told I was not allowed to file charges because hospital administration was notified. I also was told that if I filed charges personally against him, he could find out where I live.

4. My rights after pt assault

   RadioJenn posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm hoping someone can help me with this. We have a frequent flyer who comes to our hospital and as well as other neighborhood hospitals for treatment of wounds and infections. He is paralyzed waist down from a gunshot wound. He is verbally, physic...

5. yelled at by doctor at another patient bedside

   RadioJenn replied to RadioJenn's topic in Relations

   Actually at my hospital, anyone can have anyone else written up. Our nurse aides are encouraged to write up a nurse who complains about them. No I do not feel insubordinate, but I do know the politics at my hospital. Sometimes you have to ...

6. yelled at by doctor at another patient bedside

   RadioJenn replied to RadioJenn's topic in Relations

   I appreciate everyone's input. Normally I would have defended myself but I'm just frustrated at this hospital in general and plan relocate this year. I think I was also caught off guard because this dr was always pleasant with me and to go Jek...

7. yelled at by doctor at another patient bedside

   RadioJenn posted a topic in Relations

   Hello everyone, Help me out with this one: The other day I had to call my patient's son to help translate to his father that the OR was taking his father in for surgery 45 minutes earlier than expected. The elderly patient spoke a rare ...

8. Nursing Home Clinical, I'm having a very hard time

   RadioJenn replied to Mell Bell's topic in General Students

   It will get better. My clinical this first semester is a nursing home and my first client was a woman who always refused to let student nurses examine her. By my 4th meeting with her, we had a great rapport. Communication is the key. It's tough wh...

9. Can a nursing 2nd semester student work as a CNA or LPN

   RadioJenn replied to NurseJess125's topic in General Students

   I'm in school in NJ and after one semester at my county college, I am eligible to sit for the CNA license exam for the state of NJ. My one semester waives any CNA program. Check with your school and see what they say.

10. My first care plan

    RadioJenn replied to RadioJenn's topic in General Students

    Oh the assignment called for three diagnoses. Here are the other two: Thanks for the compliment! Clinical assessment data-care plan Nursing diagnosis: Risk for falls related to previous fall, wheelchair use, over 65, use of antihypertensive ...

11. My first care plan

    RadioJenn posted a topic in General Students

    Hi everyone, I just did my first care plan and wanted some feedback: Clinical Assessment Data- Care Plan Nursing Diagnosis: Self care deficit (bathing) related to impaired mobility status (weak leg muscles) as evidenced by inability to access sho...

12. Essex county college spring 10

    RadioJenn replied to rjordan's topic in New Jersey

    Sorry about that. Is there anyway we can delete/edit our posts or just delete the entire thread?

13. Essex county college spring 10

    RadioJenn replied to rjordan's topic in New Jersey

    I talked to Doozie around 11:30am, so you just missed her. And yes bring your paperwork tomorrow!

14. Essex county college spring 10

    RadioJenn replied to rjordan's topic in New Jersey

    I'm in Grosso's class as well. Did anyone one else get singled out at orientation for allegedly not having their health clearance info uploaded? I know damn well my stuff was all uploaded by Nov 30th, so it really ticked me off for having my name ca...

15. Essex county college spring 10

    RadioJenn replied to rjordan's topic in New Jersey

    You should have gotten your acceptance letter today or at the latest Monday. I got mine!!