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    When Delegation is Unsuccessful

    mtmkjr replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely no one is benefiting from this approach to management. ->The patient's health and safety is at risk because of care and treatment not being provided in a timely appropriate manner....
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    Seeking Constructive Feedback

    mtmkjr replied to TECHTORNHOPEFULLY's topic in General Nursing

    "I was called in to help with a difficult IV access. There must have been a mistake - let me know if you're unable to get it and I'll be happy to come
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    Radonda Vaught Was A Guest On A Good Nurse / Bad Nurse Podcast

    mtmkjr replied to Anonymous865's topic in General Nursing

    Well that was a disappointing podcast. Let me spare you the listen... Here is exactly how it was presented word for word, after an overview of the story. Then they made this...
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    PSA

    mtmkjr replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in General Nursing

    I have learned that many people are addicted to gossip. They're looking for a "quick fix" and reporting something to management can feed that need with even more satisfaction than talking behind your...
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    Peri-care without gloves?

    mtmkjr replied to lightwing's topic in General Nursing

    Yes indeed. And it was ingrained in me as a child when my mom would tell me there's nothing that can't be washed off. Said in the context of changing/washing my little baby brothers dirty diapers or...
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    Went to ER accused of Abandonment

    mtmkjr replied to rexregnum's topic in General Nursing

    What was the outcome of your ER
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    EPIC-Brain

    mtmkjr replied to ThatNerdNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Within Epic there is a Tips and Tricks section you might find what you're looking for there. To find it, click on the Epic button on the top left after logging in, and then go to the Help section....
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    Best Shoes for Nursing

    mtmkjr replied to curlygirl898's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am not a Dansko fan - have never figured that one out. But I am loving my Allegria Duette shoes. So comfortable, good arch support. I've noticed several other coworkers have also started...
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    Patient Yelled At Me And I Feel Stupid

    mtmkjr replied to RowRN_8855's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Every nurse has a collection of new nurse stories to tell. I happen to think this one is hilarious. It put a big smile on my face this evening. You will someday be comforting another new nurse by...
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    Patient Abandonment

    mtmkjr replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    That's my recurring dream... being absent from my patients and coming to the end of my shift not having done any assessment, given any meds, treatments, no documentation.... It's my nightmare...
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    I don’t want to work extra!

    mtmkjr replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in General Nursing

    It's too bad when the workplace doesn't make note of what is going on in everyone's lives - I try to remember who is in school, who has another job who has children at home and can't get childcare on...
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    I don’t want to work extra!

    mtmkjr replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in General Nursing

    As a supervisor who spends an inordinate amount of time trying to cover short shifts, I would be grateful if someone would be honest with me and tell me that they do not want to be called on their day...
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    RN With Contamination OCD - Please Help!

    mtmkjr replied to FSZ Student Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that it is good that you are recognizing that your anxieties may not be rationally based. You've thought through the possibilities - what kind microbes are potentially going to harm you?...
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    Managers-Do You Miss Being a Clinician/Bedside?

    mtmkjr replied to CVVH's topic in General Nursing

    I took a supervisor position in January. It has been a major adjustment! The first thing I miss is the camaraderie among my coworkers. I have stepped out of that circle and into another....
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    Externship preceptor

    mtmkjr replied to Rin nohara's topic in General Nursing

    Not everyone wants to be a preceptor or should be one. I do not understand why they put you with someone who was such a poor fit (and most likely would have been for any student). Hopefully because of...
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    Work Schedule

    mtmkjr replied to SarahRN0325's topic in General Nursing

    I did the exact thing you are asking about. I went from three 12s to four 10s. I moved into a supervisor position and I definitely feel like I'm working more. But that is okay as my kids are grown and...
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    So tired of bedside nursing

    mtmkjr replied to FutureNurse0201's topic in General Nursing

    If there is corrective action needed and you are left feeling stupid, that is not on you, but on the manager. In a healthy work environment there are clear expectations and an incident like you...
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    Why do I always look high at work?

    mtmkjr replied to Ella2598's topic in General Nursing

    When I went back to working an early shift (6a-6p) it was an adjustment. One thing I remember was that for the first few weeks my eyes were red. I figured it was the bright lights, dry air, lack of...
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    Trouble communicating with patients?

    mtmkjr replied to tropsnegRN's topic in General Nursing

    The patient wanted a shower for the 5th time that day? And needing supervision/assistance for each one? That is unreasonable. I would have no problem explaining that the tech can assist her with a...
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    Professional name vs. Professional Title

    mtmkjr replied to NS2019's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think you are right about name vs. title. I also think it's a ridiculous question to be quizzed on. Sorry I can't be more
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    This MD culture

    mtmkjr replied to darren_callcareer18's topic in General Nursing

    Playing the devil's advocate here,.. perhaps there's more to the story. In my unit, on day shift the nurses call the provider but after hours the charge nurse does it. This is mainly for...
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    Tennessee Nurse RaDonda Vaught - Legal Perspectives of Fatal Medication Error

    mtmkjr replied to Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD's topic in General Nursing

    In the time since the first thread was started on this case, I have often wondered, "Where is our nurse attorney?" I was so looking forward to the perspective from a legal professional. Your...
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    Would you consider your time In LPN school as experience?

    mtmkjr replied to Emireth's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Your clinical experience is assumed, and common to all new grads. If that way of thinking were true, all new grads would be "experienced" right out of
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    RaDonda Vaught's Arraignment - Guilty or Not of Reckless Homicide and Patient Abuse?

    mtmkjr replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing News

    Right. In the link above, you have the option to view the PDF or just the text. The tab that gives you the text has a typo making it say the
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    RaDonda Vaught's Arraignment - Guilty or Not of Reckless Homicide and Patient Abuse?

    mtmkjr replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing News

    The original letter: