Nurse Amore

Nurse Amore has 1 years experience.

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1. Who cleans the poo?

   Nurse Amore replied to leilo0's topic in General Nursing

   I don't think there is more to the story. Yes, the nurse knows med history but I prefer to glove up extra when cleaning poop or visible blood. With the cheap gloves we get now a days I'm not taking any risks The cleaners have the option to double o...

2. Who cleans the poo?

   Nurse Amore replied to leilo0's topic in General Nursing

   My hospital implemented the same policy 2 years ago. Now I have to stop patient care to clean rooms. I had a patient pull out an iv and I spent 30 mins cleaning every visible speck of blood before housekeeping would finally come behind me and sanitiz...

3. Verbal abuse ... what are my rights?

   Nurse Amore replied to KHT's topic in General Nursing

   I don't think the pt's behavior should be rewarded with the nurse's personal iPad. Then when he throws the next temper tantrum he can knock the iPad on the ground and break it.

4. Verbal abuse ... what are my rights?

   Nurse Amore replied to KHT's topic in General Nursing

   Agreed!! She is completely being verbally abused. The patient is not a child just "acting out". And if my kids dared to "act out" in such a manner I would consider myself a neglectful mother who didn't teach them how to treat others or express themse...

5. Verbal abuse ... what are my rights?

   Nurse Amore replied to KHT's topic in General Nursing

   Why do nurses feel they have to put up with verbal and physical abuse from patients, pts' families, and co-workers? Has anyone noticed our acceptance of these behaviors has only lead to increased and escalated violence towards nurses? I understand Pt...