HiddenAngels

The Digital Footprint...smh. Stay diligent, and be mindful of all future undertakings because this will only get worse

Hmm, sounds a lot like bullying and insecurity but that sounds about right as far as nursing. I mean it's like going into/visiting certain cities where it's known to be scammy and you get scammed LOL like, welp here we are. It's a shame to say but I believe ALL of US will encounter people like this in our nursing careers. What's terrible here is that she is your leader/administrator in a powerful role that she completely lacks the skills for. Not everything that looks great on paper is good in person. I agree with Admin above if you are not already keeping documents/paper trail/receipts etc, off site of course, no time like the present. I hate for you to have to leave your job if you really like it. That said, are there not enough of your coworkers (with good sense) that could come together and come up with a professional conversation/solution and report said person for their unprofessional conduct?

I agree with the above posters. However, full disclosure, we are not in your position and we do not know what you may be struggling with. That said, if you do gain employment you may want to consider how your preexisting situation/struggles will have an effect on your work/life balance because it may. It's important to get out in front of this so that when you do get a new job you will go into it healthy and with your best self so that you can maximize your potential and get the most out of what you expect from the new job and yourself.

Yes you need and order after the xray to use the tube because once the scan is read and confirmed by the doc they may want to pull back or advance the tube depending on where they would like the tip to lay.

Bedside,yes I would think so.

THANK YOU ❤️. Well written and thought-out Post! It's quite encouraging and inspiring to read as I/We continue on this journey.

Wow, I'm so sorry this happened to you. I know it sucks because you are remembering her last known well and envisioning and picturing it with all the senses and it's okay. It will hurt for a while but eventually you will be okay and be able to come to terms with, it really was her time. and I agree with Heron it sounds like she threw a PE when she got up to stand. Know this once she became and agonal and unresponsive she was gone and not suffering. Also you're a Great Nurse!

I love to stay and finish my charting. I always take my 30 minute break.

I don't know that my post will show but my content gets flagged a lot. It's the reason I stopped posting and probably the other members who agree with you as well. While the others get to run rampant on the threads.

Yes agree, that was my question. You'll be fine about accessing the chart for educational purposes for your job, how else would you know which questions to ask. Most importantly, how long were your up there shadowing? Was this a full day's work and why didn't you get paid for this?

Oh the Pipes. I love those ? Most of the time I find you can't use a tourniquet or if you do use one, tie it loosely because those suckers blow just as fast.. And all of the above comments as well (luck)

YES absolutely you need to take them to the ED.

⬆️⬆️THIS!!

New nurses have to acclimated to what everything is, how everything works, where everything goes and where it's supposed to be. How to manage their time and work flow. What the POC is and how it is appropriate to said patient(s). A seasoned nurse would just need a refresher. Once you've told them where something generally is they've got it hence can maximize their time management. They basically know meds and the impact on the body systems and can think a little more ahead than task nursing. They most likely have a rhythm with their assessments and have advanced skills. There's a few more differences but hope this helps a bit.

Wow well that's just too bad... Good point to bring up

Well it's Monday and I Hope you are doing well after such a tumultuous weekend.(hang in there, this too shall pass). Always always always scan the armband babes (the patient's LOL) , we are always on, working in our minds that entire shift, use those second checks.. Your patient shouldn't be on pressors for long, it's the insulin that made my mouth drop.. but you once you see that they'll be fine, you'll be fine.. You are human, you'll be okay, keep your head up (Big Hugssss)

Yes this is true... Next time just say it's about the efficacy and dosing of one or more of your medications.

hey Beerman, not ignoring you, I was busy and fell asleep... But I did laugh-out-loud, when I saw you wrote "examples"... I didn't write that to debate with you. I know he's your guy and all and that's fine, but seriously examples. They are TNTC. Here's a few...let's see the fake news about LA and subsequently the National Guard, then there's Harvard, oh wait the WHO declaration, DOGE, whoops the Jan 6 pardons, CDC firings, Dept of Education firings, but first, how many of your patients and families ask how you feel about nursing no longer being a professional degree after you worked your tail off for it, blood sweat and tears, stumbled through COVID not knowing if/when you were going to die or not yet still taking care of people's families because you are a caring human who also has a professional responsibility....

Better at it than most or allowed to go unchecked.

TMB, Your initial post was what alerted me that this was happening. I read a couple of news stories and watched as the death toll was rising and was sick to my stomach. The last story I read was about the father who received the text from his two little daughters saying "I love you" to him before they died. I prayed for everyone.

How could the Healthcare systems not want to get out in front of these types of issues. I don't foresee anything they would be liable for down the road by engaging in this sort of proactive practice. and Of course, the pharmacist laughed, they are the real watchdogs. They know.

Yes all of this! You don't really know this person.

Hmm, this is interesting. Change of thought, I think this is worth bringing up to your PCP.

Your situation is a little difficult because of her admitting diagnosis. It's easy for us to say what we would or should have done with someone coming in this way. If you asked her and she turned on her side, you could have again gone over to the side where she was facing and asked her again. If she turns away from you, that's a refusal and you can document that. If her arms were working, yes, I would have asked her to remove her own clothing, and always have a 2nd nurse, especially with the opposite sex. Don't stress about too much. Thank you for posting this. It is a very good lesson for all of us to learn going forward.

Should diverting nurses be prosecuted. Short answer no, that's what EAP's are for. In response to the article, it is just so sketch. The director of the nursing home received complaints that staff found the woman 'standing asleep at the medication cart,.. and licking her lips and picking her skin' and so she called the Indiana States Attorney General. What kind of Director is that! Neither party is performing their job duty to the best of their ability. So many missed opportunities here instead of just wanting to trend on social.