Jay966

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1. Don't Risk Your Job Over Social Media

   Jay966 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   I absolutely understand the need to protect patient privacy and adhere to HIPAA, but I couldn't care less how much "boobage" a nurse is showing in a picture or if he/she curses and/or vents in his/her private life. As long as a nurse is competent an...

2. Violence in Nursing

   Jay966 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   This is precisely what I would like to know.

3. Violence in Nursing

   Jay966 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you, Ruby Vee. A bit of clarification. I can understand not hitting back. What I am unclear about is whether blocking is or is not permissible. If someone is punching you and you can't get away must you only duck or can you put your arms up ...

4. Violence in Nursing

   Jay966 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   What is a nurse supposed to do if a patient assaults them? It sounds from some of the comments that taking action to defend yourself can result in losing your license. Are nurses supposed to allow themselves to be hit and just wait until help arriv...