Batman24

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  1. "NEVER Events"

    Batman24 replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    You've got it. And the patients will pay the biggest price in some instances. Docs won't be ordering foleys for fear of infection so patients will suffer. We won't be able to control what patients do...

  2. Nurse manhandled by doctor

    Batman24 replied to Scrubby's topic in General Nursing

    I hope the nurse had her wrist looked at after he hit her in the event she needs to collect WC. She needs to be seen again. I love the line, "There's no time to be nice in an emergency." Someone...

  3. Nurse manhandled by doctor

    Batman24 replied to Scrubby's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Have you spoken to your rep yet about this situation?! I would advise them and then ask if they will come into the meeting with you as a precautionary measure. Can't hurt any. I have no doubt...

  4. Nurse manhandled by doctor

    Batman24 replied to Scrubby's topic in General Nursing

    I would stay calm and on point. Chances are they will somewhat defend him because they will fear a lawsuit and think they can beat you two down into submission. I would let them know you will not...

  5. Why are male nurses looked down on?

    Batman24 replied to USCUAmber's topic in Male Nursing Students

    The male nurses I know are respected and beloved. I went to NS with a few and the instructors adored them. Don't let the ignorance of some get you

  6. called in sick for a night...feel so guilty/bad

    Batman24 replied to missmiamoore's topic in General Nursing

    You should never go to work if you don't feel you can provide safe care. If your manager says anything about this to you state just that. "I didn't feel I could provide safe care." Period. She can't...

  7. Best way to ask out a patient

    Batman24 replied to bossfrog's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad she gave you her number, Boss. That does make things easier. She clearly wants to stay in touch. I would still wait a week or so to call so she can get her bearings and her feet back on the...

  8. Best way to ask out a patient

    Batman24 replied to bossfrog's topic in General Nursing

    Let some time pass and meet up with her in a place she mentioned. Keep it low key and see if she still seems interested. If she is then ask her out for a nice casual date and take it from there. I...

  9. Pt signed out AMA then died! what do you think?

    Batman24 replied to jenrn6282's topic in General Nursing

    True but in this case with good documentation done by the OP and a signed AMA form I would think they'd prevail. I too hope the family accepts his decision and realizes that with bad decisions...

  10. Pt signed out AMA then died! what do you think?

    Batman24 replied to jenrn6282's topic in General Nursing

    Why would you be sued if he was competent to make his own decisions and knew the risks associated with leaving?! We can't force people to stay in the hospital where sometimes they very well belong....

  11. CNA "assessing" patients

    Batman24 replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in General Nursing

    You need to start a paper trail on this matter. If the DON is aware and hasn't taken action once you put it in writing she can't deny she didn't know about the problem. This could potentially be a big...

  12. Best way to ask out a patient

    Batman24 replied to bossfrog's topic in General Nursing

    Perfect!! I'd give it a week for her to get herself together and catch up on things and then make it a point to bump into her at either of these places. I think she's interested. Keep us posted!! Good...

  13. ED staff not checking blood sugars

    Batman24 replied to ChocoholicRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a little confused by that too. Our ED does do them and the nurses have standing orders for them to do it when they deem it necessary. I would think that would be standard

  14. help with difficlt family member!

    Batman24 replied to joeytree11's topic in General Students

    You can politely and firmly tell them you are seeing to the needs of another patient in your care and that you will be in to see her hubby when you finish. If she tries to follow you into another...

  15. MORPHINE and Dying Patients

    Batman24 replied to constantlylearning's topic in General Nursing

    I only pray that if I am dying and in pain someone will be kind enough to keep pumping me full of pain killers. I see no need for anyone to die in excruciating pain. It's unkind and

  16. Labor Nurses Floating to Med Surg.....

    Batman24 replied to crissyc03's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We do have L&D nurses float to M/S but once they do they remain there and don't return to L&D that shift. It only happens about once every two weeks so it hasn't been much of an issue thus...

  17. Saw something that really disturbed me tonight

    Batman24 replied to flightnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    The authorities should be able to get the necessary info from Express if she paid with a credit or a debit card. The mall might also have this on tape. I'm glad you are reporting it. It needs to...

  18. AZBON newsletter- medical office employees calling themselves "nurses" busted.

    Batman24 replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Bravo!! This is refreshing to read and a welcome change. I hope it's a trend we see continue to take place. If you have the title MA you know you aren't a nurse and shouldn't call yourself one. And...

  19. Advice Please! A cna spread a rumor about me.

    Batman24 replied to Diahni's topic in General Nursing

    I would let it go and consider it a lesson learned for the future. Chances are this will all blow over in a few days and I'd let it. If she shares private info again I would take it up the proper...

  20. White Scrubs help!

    Batman24 replied to DD_Drummer44's topic in Male Nursing Students

    As a woman I would wear nude colored but that's not readily available for men so just wear white ones instead. I have seen female nurses who wear white on here state they have to wear white panties...

  21. Whatever happened to rules likes these?

    Batman24 replied to cpkRN's topic in General Nursing

    What happened to the rules is hospitals started caring more about the "customers" and less about the patients. The focus should always be on patient care and getting them well but instead it's often...

  22. Ever been "fired" by a pt's family? (long)

    Batman24 replied to jbp0529's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't been fired but there are a few patients/families that I wish would fire me. lol Sometimes the fired nurses are the lucky ones where these patients/families are

  23. Requesting to not have a certain patient

    Batman24 replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    The request is more than reasonable. We always switch up the difficult patients/families where I work so everyone has them one shift and then we rotate them around so everyone gets a break. This is...

  24. Nurse manhandled by doctor

    Batman24 replied to Scrubby's topic in General Nursing

    Make sure the woman gets checked out by her doctor ASAP to be sure she didn't sustain an injury. I'm glad you made report of the situation. Your manager is a moron to think this is even remotely okay....

  25. Nurse in trouble for complete nonsense.

    Batman24 replied to sicushells's topic in General Nursing

    I would have myself a nice weekend off. I would then follow it up with a Monday morning meeting with this manager, her superior, and someone from HR. It's poor management and completely out of