MarkMyWords

MarkMyWords specializes in nursing ethics.

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1. I want to retire I'm so tired of the stress

   MarkMyWords replied to Winter_blue_bird's topic in Retired Nurses

   Not a nurse, but your post looks like it is time to quit. Easy to say try another area or setting, but who hires 58 year old nurses? Isn't there age discrimination, as with most occupations?...

2. Soon To Be Off Probation - Looking To Change Nursing Fields

   MarkMyWords replied to Ruth E. Raleigh's topic in General Nursing

   I don't know, but it depends the reason for your probation. No one comments without knowing more about

3. Patient accussed me of not seeking consent

   MarkMyWords replied to hcsw4912's topic in General Nursing

   Did the patient nod her head at all? That is consent. Implied. I, a man,was in a hospital post surgery, when a nurse walked in , and asked to see my back side butt, I nodded, as I was barely...

4. What is a Nurses Calling?

   MarkMyWords replied to hopepedersen87's topic in General Nursing

   One nurse said on the forum "I didn't hear anyone call me!". No

5. Would you make the switch?

   MarkMyWords replied to Alexxoxox's topic in General Nursing

   I am better at giving advice on decisions than making decisions. One common way is using numbers to rate taking the new job, or staying where you are. Evaluateyour reasons and feelings 1 to 10,...

6. Smoking residents in LTC

   MarkMyWords replied to Avian c's topic in General Nursing

   I changed my mind. I messaged her and turns out she uses an inhaler. So it is a precarious situation. I would wear a mask and stand far away from it. It is 15

7. Old diagnosis in medical records

   MarkMyWords posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

   I asked my PCP doctor to remove a very old,and I think, false diagnosis of a psychological issue from my online record and she agreed. I asked her again and she said yes. Two years later I discovered...

8. Co-worker printed my personal/medical information

   MarkMyWords replied to RN223's topic in HIPAA Challenges

   Serious reprimand is due. Big mistake

9. Psych RN with No Skills

   MarkMyWords replied to Hiedi's topic in General Nursing

   This is one of the most common reason given for not hiring a candidate in all fields. I heard it numerous times in other jobs, myself. It means they have other People who have experience,...

10. Smoking residents in LTC

    MarkMyWords replied to Avian c's topic in General Nursing

    So 15 minutes of being near smoke hurts you? I doubt it. Why do smokers need a chaperone? Next time, don't be aloof, but you should not be reported. IMO A verbal warning is

11. Witnessed unethical behavior

    MarkMyWords replied to Terri91516's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Is it possible that expired moderna vaccines are still good and effective? I am only guessing here. But is it possible that they know more about the vaccine than you and it is permissible to use them...

12. Stoic Philosophy and Nursing

    MarkMyWords replied to Bobcat00's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Seneca and Epictetus are the foremost ancient stoics. Seneca is easier reading style. But not so easy to use everyday life. I cannot. It is easy to tell others what to do. Remember that they lived in...

13. Pennsylvania Nurse Charged in Deaths of 17 Patients.

    MarkMyWords replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in Nursing News

    What is the motive? Or

14. Illinois Nurses are Banding Together For Safer Work Environments

    MarkMyWords replied to Melissa Mills's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I am not a nurse, but if possible, the very violent patients ought not receive treatment, and they should be forewarned by law. Any serious assault and it is behind bars or handcuffed ,top security....

15. A nurse plays in the NHL

    MarkMyWords posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    That's right. Darnell Nurse plays for Edmunton Oilers hockey team, in the Stanley Cup Finals. What if he applied for a job in a hospital clinic? The interview might go like this: Interviewer:...