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Well, she was fired. Vindictive? Nah, just asking, but it does seem like hipaa needs to be readdressed with a lot of nurses here. She was fired for the exact reason I thought she would be: going through charts she had no reason to be in. My friend was never in any danger of losing his job. That was never an issue.

So AGAIN: It is OBVIOUSLY a Hipaa violation, but what usually happens here? Will she be fired? They said she'd be disciplined, but is that enough? She was going through charts one by one looking for his name specifically. She was not assigned-nor was the E-ICU assigned-these patients. They had access to them because there is one patient on that floor that belongs to them. She was in clear violation. She has admitted it. I was just wondering if they mean she will be fired when they say "disciplined."

No, you aren't understanding AT ALL. His boss at both jobs KNEW where he was and what happened. The chart that nurse accessed was NOT a patient assigned to the E-ICU so she was NOT to be in it. Please respond to the question and stay on topic if you do. You are assuming a lot and you are wrong on all counts. It doesn't matter if you think, if I think, or if she was upset, that he called out. I'm asking about the HIPAA VIOLATION HERE.

Hello, I have a friend ( and I really mean that - I am NOT asking for me ) who works prn in an E-ICU (Electronic ICU - for those who do not know.) and he called me two days ago pretty upset over something that happened at work. So, here's the situation: He just started this prn job a few weeks ago and was supposed to work there the night before and had to call in because his son was sick and he wanted to take him to the ER. He called in early to let them know so they would have coverage because he didn't know how long it would take and he lives an hour away. However, the ER he took his son to is in his city and happens to be in the hospital he works full time for...and his boss THERE sees him, of course, and asks him to work. He is done in the ER by then and says...OK, why not? So, this hospital he works full time for in the ICU is one of the remote hospitals controlled by the E-ICU he works for and one of the RNs in said E-ICU looks through a patient's chart that isn't assigned to her that night with the purpose of finding his name on the charting so she can find out if he is working there that night since he called in and she is mad she has to work short. She is so mad that he called in (inexplicably, as she isn't his boss) that she calls the hospital and he told me that like 6 other nurses in the background heard her yelling "I know he's there! I saw his name in a patient's chart!" Ok, sorry the question/scenario is so long, but he here it is: He told me that he talked to his boss in this E-ICU and they are just...by the sound of it..sweeping it under the rug and that she will be "disciplined" or something to that effect. They also promised that she would be professional when they work together. I thought that sounded like a serious and fire-able offense...I still don't quite believe someone would DO that..He's upset and wrote a letter to HR. I told him that I thought that was the correct thing to do, but now I'm worried that HE will be the one fired somehow. My questions: What should he do? He asked for my advice ... and what will happen to her? Isn't this a serious hipaa violation? Thank you in advance!

Yup..

Why is it rude to point out the truth? Wow..

Ok-Let me clarify what they mean by "prep" the groin. It means take a razor and shave (a circle of area) where the superficial femoral artery and veins are--Not sterile anything--that is not something that would even make sense. Maybe that is the problem, that you didn't know that? Yep, that's all you gotta do..Pretty easy right?

Ok, sorry that is just ridiculous--First of all it does'nt take 15 to 20 minutes to shave a person's groin (maybe you don't know how--someone could show you--and I am not trying to be funny here), but it does save time in a life-threatening situation--which is what is usually the case when a patient is going from the ER to the lab---Come on, can't we just work together without all the complaints and irrational ones at that--It doesn't take a RANT about all the things you have to do to get your point across, especially if your argument is unconvincing and just plain well, silly, to be honest AND you imply that WE don't also have a lot to do and can't, as you put it, "wield" a razor--PS...The RT IS usually the cath lab tech and there is a whole lot going on. ...sigh...Just do your job and get over yourself--Really? Complaining over helping out with a two minute shave (possibly less)...Whatever happened to teamwork...:) Working in the ER I would imagine you get asked to do a lot more difficult things than this and guess what, you do it don't you? You do if you still work there I bet. Oh, and the reason you probably get all those calls is because the DOCTOR is also breathing down our necks so check the attitude--It isn't with the right person obviously...Sorry, I guess THIS was a little "rant" of my own, maybe because I would and have done it and don't see your problem over such a small thing..

Yes, it should always be done beforehand--It saves us time in the actual Interventional and Cath Labs. Problem is, it rarely does get done, if ever. If you have time, why not? Order the xray, labs, etc, do what you can and get on with it....

Because I want to be happy...finally. I have been miserable, unchallenged, and just plain broke and I am tired of it. I want to be a nurse because I want to work in the ER (where the action is - ha ha) ..I have worked in the medical field for over ten years now and my favorite part has always been interacting with the ER staff, nurses especially. They are truly like a family most places I've been and though the work is difficult at times and fast paced, there's nowhere I'd rather be. Also, I would like to get a degree in social work also and use them together in the ER possibly, or who knows? The possibilities are endless with nursing...and that's that. Oh, and the money doesn't hurt! However, doing what I do, I make the same amount as most nurses so (as I have found out the hard way) money can never make you truly happy.

Hi ya'll! I will get right to my point: I am currently in Arizona where they have an accelerated program at ASU (16months) after you finish all the prereq's of course, for those WITHOUT prior degree even. I was wondering if Texas (Houston areas really) had something like that. All I see is accelerated programs for those who already have a Bach's degree. Other than that, I was also looking at the prereq's for one University that requires Texas History (XXX?)..I wanted to do all my prereq's online here in Arizona then transfer, but ah, they definitely don't offer that one. What other 4 year Universities/Colleges offer BSN programs without that. Oh and, do you have to complete all prereq's before you even apply (like here)? Thanks---Hope someone can help me :)

I am a beginner obviously, I guess this was the right thread...

"Never Lower Tilly's Pants, Momma Might Come Home!" Thats the one we learned (10 years ago) in Xray school for the wrist bones (carpals)--I think it is used everywhere and very old. They M's are the greater and lesser Multongular bones, used instead of Trapezoid and Trapezium. :)

Thanks for answering---I did ok without it actually after the essays were graded, just nervous I guess. I am about one point from an A so I will just have to do better from here on out. me:specs:

Hi, This is the first time I have ever written on here, but I have been lurking out here for some time. I love this site (hi to all). I was wondering if anyone is taking Micro at Rio online or if anyone has taken it before and knows if (how do I say this) there is ever a grading curve used for midterms or finals. I never thought of it, but then I saw somewhere on this site (can't remember if it was Arizona or another state forum)that someone remarked "I got an 86 (something like that anyway) and that was before the curve!" about a Microbiology midterm or final (one of 'em). I am wondering this because ahhh, well, I didn'nt do so hot on the Micro midterm (like 82.5 - essay portion not graded yet and I suck at those)and it brought my average down to like an 89. That test was HARD! For me, anyway, and I studied my butt off for days besides having read the chapters and doing well on the assignments (no easy feat, believe me, my teacher is tough)... So, I guess my question is : Are curves the usual or not at Rio? Thanks in advance... me