Over-the-hill-Nurse

What a fantastic gift! Thank you SafeID and Brian! I certainly appreciate it. Can't be too safe when it comes to identity theft especially since almost everything you do is online anymore.

Thank you for the link gypsyd8! I sent my representative a letter. We do all need to unite on implementing change.

As I read about Brian and his family, my heart goes out to all of their family, friends, and co-workers as they grieve for the loss of their loved ones. I am drawn to the word of God as in this world of sin and trouble, where so many ills are known, ...

When I was actively working, we also had a mandatory EKG test annually. There were 2 different tests that were given. One year there were numerous people who failed the tests. What they found was that the tests had been copied so much that there were...

I also am a Fibromyalgia sufferer. My problems with pain started in 1975 after the birth of my 3rd child. I went years before actually being diagnosed with Fibromylagia. By the time they actually gave me a name for it, I was relieved. I do think that...

I agree with nursecounselor. When the person has a full bladder and they empty 1/2 to 3/4 of the bladder, what happens with this is that the heart rate begins to accelerate, the pulse pressure and mean arterial pressure decreases, the person becomes ...

What it boils down to is this: check your facility's policy and procedure book. Every facility should have them. You need to think logically and without emotion and do what is ethically correct for the patient as your patient is the "center" of your ...

The OP is right. There is no loyality to the employee anymore. I am one of the older generation nurses that was loyal to the hospital I worked in. I thought that this place of employment was loyal to me as well. Boy was I ever wrong. I started at thi...

I agree with the OP. You should know what the P/P are in your facility. Just to give you an example on what could happen: (and it did happen to me) I had a client that insisted on getting out of bed and was going to do it on her own if myself and a C...

I just read an article in regards to hospitals hiring nurses. The comment in the newspaper stated that ALL the Hospital's in Ohio are not considering hiring ADN's. Their requirements will be for a BSN or higher to be considered in a hospital setting ...

My sister and I went to school a year apart for nursing. We both became RN". My Brother works security in a hospital, my sister in law works in medical records, 2 nieces are also attending school to be a RN. I just always remembered from grade school...

Glad that she did better but being overtired runs with the territory. I hope she does do better with her attitude issue and being off orientation. Precepting is not a easy task and I hope that it doesn't discourage you from continueing to orient afte...

I also think your orientee is afraid. She may be feeling overwhelmed by some situations and instead of saying she doesn't know, she is giving the attitude. I also precepted many during my years of nursing. One thing that I did whenever precepting wa...

I personally would report this nurse. In your comments, you state that you know she does it to others as well as towards you. What she is doing is called "Lateral Violence-which is defined as A consistant pattern of behavior designed to control, dimi...

Sorry guys-comment was for a different post. Having said that, I am like others, saying it and doing it is two entirely different things. I have had some really great NM and then I have also had the not so great NM. Talk is cheap. Actions speak volum...

When I was working in the field before I retired, I never let a doctor get by with yelling at me. I would politely tell him that I will be back when he is finished his temper tantram to discuss his patient's issues/concerns. And walked away. This did...

practicing nursing without liability is foolish. I carried insurance from the time I was a student until I retired. Twice during my nursing career I was involved with 2 major lawsuits that involved my place of employment and I can tell you that havin...

You will be notified by the employer. Since it is a part of your record, you can request that a copy of the testing and results be sent to your family doctor. you will need to have a medical release paper for them to do that. I would follow up with y...

Morte- I agree with you. It should have NEVER come up in the first place. Sometimes it is easier to see when someone else has been through it. I hope that the OP looks further into her rights, and realize that while this job seems ideal, the place of...

Thanks for sharing! The video was great. Sure put a smile on my face.

It is not appropriate for employers to ask for specific medical findings. Employers can request a FIT for Work assessment as long as protocols and regulations such as the Human Rights Code are followed. (e.g., the assessment is not used to rule out ...

First of all, I am female. Your post caught my eye and I feel compelled to answer. It sounds to me like the commenter that said that "men are usually not multi-task" oriented was wrong in saying that. As a female nurse myself, gender issues should no...

I agree with the above posts. DON'T SAY ANYTHING! It will only cost you in the end. I was honest and it only got me removed from a job after 21 years and reported to the board. Which is still under review. Your personal life is your own. You are bett...

Stayed 21 years. And was let go after the downsizing started. I think leaving after the 1st year is very personal. It is really about what you are looking for in your career. If the hospital you are at isn't providing what you want, then go elsewhere...

Reading this makes me sick. This poor woman was alone, was terrified, and was trying to get someone to help her. The treatment that this woman endured is awful! Someone should have been checking on her. The nurse assigned to her and any cna's assigne...