I remember feeling the same way a couple years ago. I moved to a different type of nursing, then in to supervision. I still feel the same. Nursing dissappointed me in many ways. I am lucky enought...
Don't believe that all hospitals are phasing out LPN's. That remark is from someone who does not have adaquate knowlege of how the LPN job market flucuates. With that said, University Hospitals were...
The absolute worst for me was in ER. We had a baby that coded and we could not revive him. Took the parents in to a private room near the ER lobby. They (both over 300 lbs) engaged in a fist fight...
Absolutely! Nursing is about adhering to the standards of care that your hospital and the state have dictated. Simple. But in reality we need to understand and deliver the customer service that is...
Moneypitt replied to nightangel40222's topic in General Nursing
First off you know to notify the nurse for a change in rythm and that is very good. Next you need to know parameters for individual patients. So......if a patient gets tachy (say 130 or >) notify...
Two choices: Leave now before he really messes up and you find yourself involved in a lawsuit or fired. Keep up the happy face, try to wait it out, document and hope you outlast
Moneypitt replied to tranquility00763's topic in Ob/Gyn
Why should the nursing supervisors need to be NALS and PALS certified when they have never needed to be before? Seems like the need is diminished even further with the OB department closing. For the...
Oh Gosh I have had family members like that and I sympathize. First off you did a great job considering you are not an experienced nurse. Later you will be able to set some boundries and if you are...
Moneypitt replied to LilNurse2b143's topic in General Nursing
Wow! I do feel your pain. This was very much like my first nursing job and it was scary and depressing. It would be a great idea for you to move on. I think you will find that the experiences you...
I agree that you need to request a meeting with your nurse manager and ask for a conference with the nurses in question. Make sure you request the meeting in a formal communication such as e-mail or...
Moneypitt replied to stdntograd06's topic in General Nursing
That must have been hard to watch. But in the end most of those type of situations end up with people drowning in their own secretions. The difference in this case vs. a peaceful looking death is...
The punishment seems harsh, but it is that way at my health system as well for computer HIPPA violations. I think it is because there is proof of a violation in which they are tracking all...
No. I have worked with people who are dangerous as nurses and doctors, but I do not fear them in general. One nurse who I think is dangerous as a person does her job very well. But both dangerous...
I am so glad to hear all the responses to this thread. For my part I admit that my agressive behaviour was unacceptable and I am sorry that I did it. At the time I felt frustrated. We had nurses on...