FNP912

I resigned.

It is also true that you are not accepting the criticism coming your way. Whether it's valid or not - in nursing school you need to accept constructive criticism humbly and without reacting.(statement taken from another post). I'm a practicing FNP and a nursing prof for clinical. Criticism is NOT valid if given in a demeaning way. Teaching by intimidation leaves no room for REAL learning. I'm strict, provide CONSTRUCTIVE criticism and I always take the student aside and we discuss the situation. To make grown women (or men, cry? I 100% disagree with that as "constructive criticism". We teach our students to be compassionate, but I've seen WAY too many instances of them being demeaned, treated as if they are little kids(little kids get more respect), and given so much paperwork that they have little time to learn REAL concepts that can help them save a patient's life. Sure, they can write a 3 part nursing diagnosis (which seems to be overly emphasized) instead of learning SOLID clinical skills. As an example, I remember a student who could write a winning NCP with the 3-part nursing diagnosis, but put the student in an environment where they MUST rely on solid clinical skills and they are clueless. Students can and should be allowed to discuss the reason for the criticism and to confront a prof if they show disrespect toward a student. To merely "take it" meaning harsh criticism and to make people fearful and cry is socializing them to "be quiet and submit"---and, in the real world, do we want more nurses who are afraid to professionally speak up? No wonder we have a nursing shortage. To the student who feels like giving up--- I strongly encourage you to speak to your dean, the clinical instructor and perhaps a student rep at the next curriculum meeting. PLEASE do NOT skip class or clinical. You can solve this in a professional and constructive way. I wish you all the best. Does your college have a social service/emotional health for students? If so, please go to them. They can help you with your struggle. Please don't throw in the towel! I wish all of you nursing students much success!

She JUST became the director because the old one had to leave due to family. No interview, nothing. She is rude, condescending and I maintain professionalism. She wants to write the orders. I told her she legally cannot. And, she has only long-term care experience, This is young adults. She is bossing the other nurse around and this nurse has just about had it. This nurse has been there for a long time.

I just received a call that she is throwing away my standing orders because she doesn't agree with them! I'm going to administration next week. The rest of the staff are afraid of her!

This associate degree nurse, now the clinic director, fired me a month ago, I was told by the higher ups I was not fired, Today was my first day back and she wouldn't even look at me.Everyone gave me a big hug and was happy to see me back. She then told the nurse that she doesn't want me seeing patients. The nurse came to me and told me that. I read one order she wrote that said "for any facial rash, apply a 10X10 area of hydrocortisone. I changed that and said to NEVER apply this amount to a face secondary to telangiectasis, skin atrophy and rashes. She is changing it back. Any thoughts?

She tries to say "clinically" too.

The nurse practitioner in a clinic? This sounds absurd to me. Thoughts?

It is my understanding they are no longer valid if the provider who wrote them is no longer employed in the practice.

This is illegal as how can the provider be responsible if a nurse gives something and a patient has a reaction? I think it is illegal to use standing orders from a provider who is no longer with the practice. Thoughts?

Is it legal to use standing orders after a provider has left the practice?