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  1. Protecting the patient already died does not make any sense!

    barbyann replied to chuck1234's topic in General Nursing

    OK, I have posted earlier on this thread and found this topic very interesting. But I think that this freakin thread put the jinx on me! At work last night I was receiving report about a pt who did...

  2. Protecting the patient already died does not make any sense!

    barbyann replied to chuck1234's topic in General Nursing

    Good thread. I thought that deceased individuals had no rights. That is what I remember from school. Has this changed with Hipaa? A dead person can't sue you or the MD. The mother/baby could sue you...

  3. I just failed my second semester of nursing school.

    barbyann replied to naturalized's topic in General Nursing

    The way I see it your goal is to become a nurse. There are many avenues you can take to reach that goal. There are many, many schools out there. Keep at it and you will achieve that goal. Please know...

  4. Nursing (free tuition) vs. OT (many loans)

    barbyann replied to tencents's topic in General Nursing

    I have a very similar background and I went the RN route. I wish I had gone the OT path instead. Nursing is much harder, physically and emotionally than I ever expected. OT is a much longer haul in...

  5. TEXAS BNE POSITION STATEMENT 15:26 "Nurse Working Hours"

    barbyann replied to fossil78's topic in General Nursing

    How about they propose some real "pt safety" standards? Spend this valuable time and expense and put forth a proposal that standardizes ratios, recognize lack of acuity measurements and no effective...

  6. payroll issues ???

    barbyann replied to HyperRNRachel's topic in General Nursing

    I was in same situation not too long ago. I ended up emailing the CFO and asked for a complete audit of my paychecks back to Jan. 1 and mentioned my inability to get it straightened out through the...

  7. Restraining an intact patient

    barbyann replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    Assuming MD wants LOC constantly monitored and sedation wasn't an option I would have two options left. 1: restrain 2: one-to-one I would let the charge/supervisor pick from those two

  8. Scrubs?

    barbyann replied to moncj66's topic in General Nursing

    I concur, Cherokee talls are my

  9. Banning Crocs?

    barbyann replied to styRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Just wondering how many committees have been formed to discuss the Crocs issue,

  10. pros and cons of being a weekender?

    barbyann replied to Bibagirl's topic in General Nursing

    Love it............plan to work a two day week for as long as they will have

  11. Why nursing is going downhill fast...

    barbyann replied to markdanurse's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am so sick of the "intellectual elitism" that rears its ugly head again and again. I am so much more than my degree. I have real life experiences that are so very valuable to my professional day to...

  12. Just where do our services end?

    barbyann replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    I may have to wipe the pt's a$$ but I put my foot down when the family wants theirs wiped

  13. Anyone An Hippa Expert Re: Hospital Staff Access To Charts??

    barbyann replied to ginger58's topic in General Nursing

    I applaud CNAs who look for further information in the charts! It shows willingness to learn, self-motivation and professionalism. I am frequently impressed by my coworkers who ask specific questions...

  14. Sleeping during nightshift!!

    barbyann replied to helpinghands's topic in General Nursing

    Lawyer for plantiff: And where were you when Mr. Jones coded? Nurse Sleepy: I was on my break. Lawyer: What did you do on your break? Nurse: I was sleeping. Lawyer: Why were you gone two hours?...

  15. How to get to work in a snowstorm?

    barbyann replied to AfloydRN's topic in General Nursing

    The CEO would have to pass my house on his way into the hospital. How about he offers to give me a ride in? It would never happen cause evidently he doesn't own snow boots. Who could possibly be more...

  16. Ordering from Jasco Uniforms

    barbyann replied to aerorunner80's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have ordered many times from Jasco with no problem.....till one month ago. I returned two items from a large order and requested two more items. They have NOT given me a credit, a refund, or even a...

  17. How to get to work in a snowstorm?

    barbyann replied to AfloydRN's topic in General Nursing

    Four years ago I was involved in a very bad accident caused by snow covered roads in blizzard conditions on my way to work. My young son was in the car so I could drop him off at the babysitter's...

  18. Prescribing without a license?

    barbyann posted a topic in General Nursing

    One of my fellow co-workers called out sick the other day. The supervisor requested to know what he was sick with. He told her diarrhea and suspected food-borne illness. She told him to take two...

  19. Shift and weekend differentials- what are yours?

    barbyann replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in General Nursing

    15% evening diff., 20% night diff., $2 an hour all weekend shifts, $1 an hour charge (plus full patient

  20. Prescribing without a license?

    barbyann replied to barbyann's topic in General Nursing

    I feel strongly that the supervisor was in a position of authority and gave specific instructions which could have made the condition worse. I agree that friend to friend suggestions are reasonable...

  21. Why does Nursing put up with short staffing?

    barbyann replied to elfinM's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand why the "White Coat Nurses" are not asked to work when we are short staffed. We have lots of RN's who never touch a patient and have fancy titles. QA, ID, NM, IV, CI (you get the...

  22. Hospital vs Hotel

    barbyann replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes Mr. Smith, after I drop this NGT down ya we can have the CNA (dressed as Cinderella) take you up to the tea cup ride on the

  23. Only been a nurse for 4 months

    barbyann replied to ncriverrat's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered cutting back your hours? Hospital nursing is valuable experience to a new grad. but it is STRESSFUL! Maybe work 2 days in hospital and three days in MD office? Just a thought. I...

  24. Post Mortem Movement

    barbyann replied to Shadelyn's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe pt had an electronic nerve stimulator implanted. They are used to treat seizure disorders and chronic pain syndromes. They would still be activated even after death until turned off by a...

  25. Families, are they getting more demanding?

    barbyann replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    Lately I have felt overwhelmed by family interactions. I am considering starting to document these instances as "hostile work environments". Just in the past two weekends I have been called multiple...