BlondieRN19

I've been a child/adolescent psych nurse for many years, and pseudo seizures is an attention-seeking behavior in my opinion. The more attention and TLC that is given for the "seizure", the more "seizure" behaviors occur. Its almost insulting. Nobody has time for that...

Hello all, I have an upcoming interview for an inpatient Rehab RN position and was wondering if you have any advice on what questions I should ask during this interview. I have no job experience in this field and am not sure what working as an RN in a rehab unit is like. My nursing position was recently eliminated so I am looking for something new and different. Thanks in advance!

My school district is beginning a Wellness Committee made up of administrators, PE and Health teachers, Food service, etc. Does anyone have an agenda template that I can work from? Aside from staff introductions and a review of our (new) Wellness Policy and some changes we may need to make, are there other topic ideas you would suggest? We would like to focus on the sugary classroom snacks and fast food that parents often bring in for their children. I would like to add some wellness activities for the staff. I would love some other ideas if you're willing to share from your experience. Thanks in advance!

I could have written this post myself! I am the first school nurse ever in my district. Secretaries and Administrators have been providing medications to students "for years" without proper authorizations despite a district-wide policy that reviews the state laws and mandates written authorizations. I spoke with superintendent and our state Nurse Consultant to no avail. I have always had my own malpractice insurance, and I provided a Medication Administration training to secretaries at the start of the year. I had them sign in and provided a "certificate of completion". They were given the necessary information along with hand-outs to keep for reference. They continue to do what they want and it is so frustrating to me. I saw a secretary take medication out of her purse and give to a student. I always hear the same excuse "But I know the family and the parent doesn't mind". I'm sorry you are dealing with this situation but glad to know I am not alone.

I've been a full-time practicing RN since 1989. Stealing is never right. Integrity is doing the right thing even when nobody is watching. And I am so glad that none of my loved ones live in Texas if the nursing care is so poor there that the Texas BON is overflowing with reports. All I was asking is if witnessing this meant that I would be mandated to report it to the BON. In all my years of practice, I've never worked with someone who would steal something meant for a patient.

I was asking if I would be "mandated" to report this to the BON. That does not equate to your "strong desire". And not all of us have done something "boneheaded" that was worthy of a report to the BON. I am educated in my state's NPA, my hospital's policies as well as the mission and vision, not to mention what can be considered assault and battery if I were to have forcibly prevented her from stealing. She is not my nurse manager, my charge nurse nor my supervisor. She earned her degree/RN license just as I earned mine. She has every right to disrespect her license and professionalism if she so chooses. She does not practice under my license; in no way would I be held accountable for her actions. It seems as though your ridiculous response was meant to intimidate me. I've been an RN far too long. Perhaps you are better off giving your advice to the newly licensed nurse who may not know any better and lacks experience in the nursing workforce. Just sayin'...

I witnessed the taking of and the use of the prescription medication. This coworker has been telling everyone what she did, there is no discretion. Pharmacy had a question regarding the proper billing of this medication which is how management became aware. What I was concerned about is the question about my being mandated to report this to the BON. Following my post here, I telephoned the BON with a general "what if" scenario and was told that I would be required to report this. I wish I hadnt of been working with her when she did something so stupid.

My RN coworker took prescription ointment from a patient diagnosed with scabies and used it on herself, fearing she would be exposed and did not want to take scabies home to her family. She had no signs/symptoms of scabies, just very nervous. Am I mandated to report this to the BON? Management and pharmacy staff are aware, but because she is well-liked (and they often socialize/party together outside of work), there has been no discipline. Seems like this is a case of diversion and working outside the scope of practice, as this was a prescription medication. Management recently reported a different coworker to BON accusing her of "neglect" because she accessed internet on work computer . Doesnt seem fair to me. Your thoughts, please?

The unit I work on does not allow patients to be admitted who are in need of IV or O2 therapy. Too much danger regarding tubes which can be used as a ligature.

I have carried NSO malpractice insurance for 30 years (since prior to graduation from nursing school). I ended a relationship with a man who then made an (unfounded) complaint against my nursing license. Since the BON "investigates" every complaint, my malpractice insurance paid for my attorney. Remember that as an RN, you are "licensed 24 hrs/day" and anyone can file a complaint for any reason. My malpractice insurance was/is the best career investment...best money ever spent!