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  1. I'm Done

    summertx replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I don't think that's where the nursing shortage is. The shortages are at the hospitals, not administering vaccines. Nurses are leaving the hospitals due to being overworked for the vaccine positions....

  2. I'm Done

    summertx replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Their vaccinations status is really none of anyone's business. That's protected health information. Patients should be free from SHAME at a hospital and their vaccination status should remain...

  3. Nurse murdered patients with air in arterial lines?

    summertx replied to MunoRN's topic in Nursing News

    This 'hospital' allowed the nurse to work after the first 3 deaths, what the heck made them investigate and fire the nurse after the

  4. The Failure of Modern Healthcare due to Administration

    summertx replied to FlameHeart's topic in General Nursing

    He probably wouldn't hire you either. Don't you think you are being a bit crass by saying that? That is being abusive and you should be

  5. The Failure of Modern Healthcare due to Administration

    summertx replied to FlameHeart's topic in General Nursing

    No one has ever been hurt by talking about God by the bedside to patients who are near death. God was here first, before you were born, so please don't spread mistruths. If the patient says they are...

  6. The Failure of Modern Healthcare due to Administration

    summertx replied to FlameHeart's topic in General Nursing

    It depends where you work. In an LTC facility, 5 patients is a dream. Five patients in a hospital or LTAC is on the verge of stretching a nurse thin. The CNA's scope is a lot different than the...

  7. LTC DON claims she cannot work the floor due to regulation

    summertx replied to KSinMT's topic in General Nursing

    LOL. We had a DON like that, she just enjoyed sitting in that office and watching all the nurses do 2 admissions each. She just enjoyed sitting and make every excuse not to get up and

  8. Unsatisfied Patient

    summertx posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I just had a question. If you had a patient who ask for pain medication at 1am (LTC) and they don't have anything ordered and they continually complain and say they are 'hurting so bad they can't...

  9. Dismissed from Nursing Program...

    summertx replied to faith96706's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I certainly wouldn't entertain this idea that didn't meet their end goal. This is giving dead end advice sorry to say. They want to be nurse and let them

  10. Things nurse students complain about

    summertx replied to MarkMyWords's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    But don't you have to do your part too? They're giving you feedback, they're paying for their education. What are you doing as the instructor to make their learning better, instead of them sitting for...

  11. Is this typical of most doctors?

    summertx replied to MarkMyWords's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Doctors who do that are not ethical, they are getting paid for a visit, a certain amount of time. It is probably illegal and cheating the patient to leave early, but wrong diagnosis, that is against...

  12. Assigning Admissions Among Nursing Staff

    summertx replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    If the nurses know that the admissions are their responsibility, assign admissions who is next in line to receive. For example one week one unit starts with the admissions, then if there are 3...

  13. Tolerating Abuse from Grieving Families

    summertx replied to evelynkarirn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I believe a steady call to the police would have been appropriate. It is because you are a woman that they think they can get away with it. Maintain your composure, call the police, explain the...

  14. Nurses That Never Worked In A Hospital...

    summertx replied to guest1143647's topic in General Nursing

    The physician also relies on the assessment (& SBAR) of the nurse because they are not there and can't depend on them to be there. No fancy monitors. I guess the physicians are less motivated to...

  15. Coursepoint, no textbook

    summertx posted a topic in General Students

    Do any of you use this Coursepoint online program (Wolters Kluwers) for assignments and textbook? This is the cheapest (meaning cheapened education), most unproductive way to learn. To stare at the...

  16. Explaining Absence During Colleague's Vacation

    summertx replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Who is going to cover your original workload? Won't the other nurses need your support or support of a manager? I'm sure the families, patients and nurses would be happy that you at least show up and...

  17. Why doctors never write diagnosis for their prescribed pills?

    summertx replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    Some times the primary diagnosis, and co-morbidities will give clues. I.e. iron - anemia, B12- something neurological, seizures etc. In LTC we have to put one in, doc is no where to be found. MD's...

  18. Leaving Your Job Due to Mandate

    summertx replied to jive turkey's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Subee - Seriously, how is it that you aren't up to date with your knowledge? Pres Biden just stated he will cease CMS and Medicaid funding for facilities who get reimbursed through CMS if employees...

  19. Leaving Your Job Due to Mandate

    summertx replied to jive turkey's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Sorry, I don't live in the city, if you don't know what it's like living in a non urban, non suberb area. Please don't respond. Ignorance will spread misinformation. You haven't heard the news that...

  20. Leaving Your Job Due to Mandate

    summertx replied to jive turkey's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I don't think so. Some areas can't comply with the mandates. Not all of Texas is affected by such noncompliance. Only in rural areas where it's not as populated. No one cares in such

  21. Leaving Your Job Due to Mandate

    summertx replied to jive turkey's topic in Disaster Preparation

    TB might be, but I do remember one of my jobs didn't follow up with me. Just shows the state of non compliance in certain areas. Just like testing twice a week for covid, these rural areas can't...

  22. Leaving Your Job Due to Mandate

    summertx replied to jive turkey's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Flu, hepatitis vaccine, tuberculosis are not required in my state, if they are, there is no one to ensure compliance, only if there is an outbreak that is when state comes sniffing for noncompliance....

  23. Questions about getting fired?

    summertx replied to pecantreechipmunk's topic in General Nursing

    How would they know if you have malpractice

  24. Questions about getting fired?

    summertx replied to pecantreechipmunk's topic in General Nursing

    If possible go PRN, you will still get the hours. You'll be more appreciated and won't have to be committed. They should be paying you more for the extra

  25. Questions about getting fired?

    summertx replied to pecantreechipmunk's topic in General Nursing

    File Safe Harbor before your shift. This is in the state of Texas. See if your state has