MarkMyWords

MarkMyWords

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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. 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...

  7. 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

  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:...

  16. 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...

  17. 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...

  18. 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...

  19. Humiliated and scared

    MarkMyWords replied to Overthamoon's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry hearing about this. Terrible. I am not a nurse...however, I would start thinking about looking for a new job. Is there anything you are not telling us? Long ago, I was a manager at a...

  20. What is the toughest part of nursing?

    MarkMyWords replied to MoLo's topic in General Nursing

    Rudeness can be subjectively perceived. A tone of voice, wrong choice of words, anger at something or other or reluctance may seem disrespectful. Sometimes these things are misinterpreted and taken...

  21. Fired after verbal abuse from patient's family member

    MarkMyWords replied to msbukki's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly what happened between the time of the incident, then your meeting with them, and the date you were "fired"? This is important. Everything go nicely, or did you have issues with patients or...

  22. What is this Imaging job title?

    MarkMyWords posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am trying to contact the outpatient diagnostic imaging xray dept support staff who handle appointments and insurance. Non-clinical. For research I want to know their job title and can't get info...

  23. The Working Poor-Nurses

    MarkMyWords replied to TeaCea's topic in General Nursing

    Not only nurses, also many teachers and part-time professionals in different walks of life can barely get by. This is a very old problem. In the Seventies I recall it well. Except now there are far...

  24. AI in nursing

    MarkMyWords replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand the actual difference between an advanced smart computer and A.I?-- A.I. is on/ over the news, but it is not so new. It was science fiction

  25. Med assistants are nurses?

    MarkMyWords posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So the secretaries at this specialty clinic call the medical assistants "nurses". Three times they told me about the "nurses" who are actually medical assistants. I am a patient there.Never in my...