MarkMyWords

MarkMyWords specializes in nursing ethics.

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1. 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

2. 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,...

3. 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

4. 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...

5. Co-worker printed my personal/medical information

   MarkMyWords replied to RN223's topic in HIPAA Challenges

   Serious reprimand is due. Big mistake

6. 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,...

7. 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

8. 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...

9. 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...

10. Pennsylvania Nurse Charged in Deaths of 17 Patients.

    MarkMyWords replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in Nursing News

    What is the motive? Or

11. 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....

12. 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:...

13. That "nurse"

    MarkMyWords replied to Crusades's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The patient should do what she wants, it is her right. healthcare places say they are doing what is best for patients--while the facility profits or saves money. In the end, the facility comes out...

14. RSV vaccines--necessary?

    MarkMyWords posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is the RSV vaccine recommended for elderly patients? Or only those with asthma or COPD? What about patients who get 1-2 colds a year, never the flu? Is this necessary or strongly recommended...

15. Nurse Practitioner Abuse

    MarkMyWords replied to CritCareAPP1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Basic psychology suggests that the nurses are resentful that you have a better job and are above them. Younger workers might feel they do not need your information or advice. I have seen this...