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I think if one were honest, we could find "unstable" folks of any age in any environment. But when we do, we need to lift them up and encourage them. Let them know that they aren't alone, even if it sometimes feels that way. I am retired now, but ...

I can't help chuckling reading some of these responses. Oh sure, in my early years of nursing I inwardly questioned a few nurses myself. But they were a goldmine of experience for which I was grateful! And they weren't afraid of the doctors either...

Congrats to you, DaveyDo! I retired last July. It took me a few days to realize I didn't need to be somewhere! It finally settled in when I sold my house and moved to another country town.

You could report her to the Patient Rep. That would give it some "teeth".

I don't know....I think if it were me and I had the time and money, I'd hire a lawyer and go after the family member who assaulted me, right mind or not. That's not okay.

Maybe not, but for Risk Management purposes, it should be locked up with any valuable and a receipt given at the hospital.

I wouldn't try Travel Nursing just yet. In the field, often you are alone and really need to be on top of your game. You won't have machines and others to bale you out. Until you are back in the office, you are it. You will have lots of overtime ...

In addition to what our colleagues state, I might say that most hospitals have you assigned to a Preceptor and use a "Skills" checklist for you to get some experience doing some of the things that you may need to know. If you can somehow present yo...

It is important to note the difference between a "reaction" to the PPD V.S. an actual positive reading. They are not the same. Some folks are plain allergic and not "positive". We don't accept skin tests anymore because many nurses don't read them ...

My first Travel Nurse job pre-employment physical was covered by my employer. But later, when I left the company, I had to re-pay the cost. On my 2nd Travel Nurse stint, all was covered by my employer even after I left the company. It just depends ...

I agree.

I agree that your "friend" violated HIPAA and as you aware of it, you are obligated to report it to your HIPAA or Compliance Officer. Secondly, the fact that you discussed your nephew with someone regarding his medical condition( am assuming without...

I agree.

I read this and smiled sympathetically. That's a tough one! I agree that the invitation is well meant and that perhaps your wife may feel a bit threatened and out-numbered regardless of how innocent this is in everyone's eyes. It's particularly mor...

Perhaps part of the anxiety too, is from the fact that this woman caught you off guard out of the E.D. element. That can be a bit unsettling when one is caught unaware. You have a wonderful attitude though, trying to understand behavior. Well don...

That's true. I've had some experiences when I was a L.P.N. many years ago, but it more to do with the R.N. who gave me a hard time doing things like asking me to hang certain drugs IV, when she knew darn well I wasn't licensed to do so, she would ma...

I agree. The patients are not in charge. But it might have been a good idea to state: "We have an emergency, this should not have been left in your room as it is exclusively for staff use. It will be removed. Thank you." Let her throw her tantrum...

It's simply a soft drink. But if you are worried about someone with diabetes, you can get sugar-free ginger ale. Sometimes a soda cracker can help too. We use to give that to pregnant women with morning sickness, who couldn't take certain meds year...

I must respectfully disagree with your comment regarding only certified nurses in the ICU. I worked ICU for a long time as a Med/Surg Nurse but was ACLS certified. Many hospitals across the country have Med/Surg RNs working ICU. Some of these pati...

Poor kid.

I love that song!

Amen!!

I too wonder about the cause that triggered this, but the bottom line here is Risk Management, and Patient Safety. It seems she did care for the Patient because she knew she must, but I agree with Nurse Beth that this must addressed immediately.

Actually, she was watching with me the series: "Larkrise to Candleford." It's one of her favorites! She likes Downton Abbey too.

Yes. My former step children's mom had it. She didn't out-grow it though.