Batman24

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1. Did I keep my composure...too well?

   Batman24 replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

   You did nothing wrong and handled it well. Please don't spend one more beating yourself up. Make management aware

2. Hospital Rejects Birth Plans

   Batman24 replied to FocusRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Horrible. The only good thing about it is that they are upfront about it so patients can decide if this is right for them or not. I find it controlling, sad, and horrendous. I hope these women have...

3. Medical staff rude to my brother;complicated;advice please

   Batman24 replied to burberrylover's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   You want the staff to medicate for the patient's comfort not your own. Many families do this and it is wrong. It should have been explained to your brother that they were treating the patient's needs...

4. Operating Room Nurse: Roles

   Batman24 replied to BethCNOR's topic in Operating Room

   TY for all the excellent info. Very informative and helpful. As someone interested in this field I am so grateful for the breakdown of all you

5. 16 fired for HIPAA Violations

   Batman24 replied to DesertRN2's topic in HIPAA Challenges

   I feel not one drop of sympathy for them. They knew what they were doing was wrong and did it anyway. They deserved to be

6. Do you think this is fair compensation for orientation?

   Batman24 replied to lvnjden4ever, R.N.'s topic in General Nursing

   That's not even minimum wage which is illegal. Ask them to put it in wirting and then report them to the labor board. They will never put it in writing because they know this is something they...

7. Potential employer wants to talk to CURRENT boss as reference

   Batman24 replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

   Say NO. You don't risk yur current job and they should understand that. I've never let them contact my current employer. If they don't it's not the place for you and move on. Good

8. This morning I sat with a patient as he died

   Batman24 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

   You're a sweetheart. I truly believe he knew you were there and he was greatly comforted by your kindness and compassion.

9. I am tired of inconsiderate visitors . . .

   Batman24 replied to Rhee's topic in General Nursing

   I've politely told visitors it would be in the patient's best interest if they visited another day when they were feeling better. Don't come hacking up a lung when a patient is so vulnerable....

10. Is this common? Would you take this position?

    Batman24 replied to RNgrrl09's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn' take any job without pay rate, benefits, start date, shift, etc. in

11. Complain more please! It is just an hour!

    Batman24 replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    You should all be paid that hour. You should be paid for every minute you work. Also, for legal purposes you need to be documented as on the clock in the event of a lawsuit or worker's compensation...

12. All nursing floor - with no nursing assistants???

    Batman24 replied to JSBoston's topic in General Nursing

    The ley to your decision should be how many patients you will have under this system. If it is 3 it's fantasic but more than that I'd be

13. My daughter brought home head lice and...

    Batman24 replied to TreehuggerRN's topic in General Nursing

    My friend's daugher had it and called the school. They said it's so common now they don't even send the letter anymore. My friend was pretty freaked out. We're clean freaks. Blow drying hair seems to...

14. No One Dies Alone (NODA) Program

    Batman24 replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I LOVE this

15. Dilema with Dr..

    Batman24 replied to bonnie west's topic in General Nursing

    Consider it a lesson learned. You now know not to take a verbal order anymore. We aren't allowed to at my facility due to issues like the one you just had. Best to cover yourself at all times. Don't...