Batman24

Batman24

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  1. I had my day in court

    Batman24 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I hope he doesn't get a dime as he seems to be doing pretty well for a dead guy. lol Just another good reminder how important documentation truly is. I bet some day someone will return the favor to...

  2. Just got called for a depostition for a pt from 5 yrs ago!

    Batman24 replied to PICNICRN's topic in General Nursing

    Another word of advice when being deposed...only answer what is asked. Don't offer additional info. No long winded answers. Short and concise. Answer yes or no when applicable. If you can't remember...

  3. What did you tell your Employee Health Nurse?

    Batman24 replied to justpoorfect's topic in General Nursing

    I would speak to a lawyer. I would also ask that your employer out all this in writing. They won't because they know it's illegal. Admin. can't ask for access to your health records because you are...

  4. What did you tell your Employee Health Nurse?

    Batman24 replied to justpoorfect's topic in General Nursing

    That's what I said too. I could understand the insurance company wanting to know but if it isn't for them I just wouldn't fill it out without more info as to what exactly it was

  5. What did you tell your Employee Health Nurse?

    Batman24 replied to justpoorfect's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure you are just being tongue in cheek here but I hope all nurses and medical professionals realize HIPAA covers them every bit that it does others not working in the medical field. We had...

  6. What did you tell your Employee Health Nurse?

    Batman24 replied to justpoorfect's topic in General Nursing

    This is for your employee records?! Why?! Your insurance company could need it but your employer really doesn't need to know anything about your menstrual cycle, etc. I'd be leery of giving them this...

  7. Nurse fired for calling police

    Batman24 replied to Runman1914's topic in General Nursing

    I'm pleased to read that 99.999999% of the nurses here know that if they feel a situation warrants the police they will call. I know several nurses that have called under dire circumstances and none...

  8. CNA's Aide the nurse... right!

    Batman24 replied to CNA_Timmy's topic in General Nursing

    I would never have done that nor would the nurses I work with. If the patient is a big mess we might ask a CNA to help out just to get the patient cleaned up a little faster but we would never request...

  9. What Pre-Reqs Do You Need For LPN To RN Program?!

    Batman24 posted a topic in LPN to RN

    I have quite a few college classes, but for my RN program I still need another English which I will try and challenge, Psych 208, API, II, and Micro in addition to becoming a CNA or HHA first. Will...

  10. is this illegal at work regarding pay

    Batman24 replied to babybumblebee's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It's illegal. And you should NEVER work off the clock. If something happens to you workman's comp won't pay. And if you are taking care of a patient off the clock and something goes wrong you will be...

  11. Scope of Practice

    Batman24 replied to Auntiegrade_Amnesia's topic in General Nursing

    That's exactly how I understood the situation as well and I'd point all this out to them. I don't think you will lose your license over this. It doesn't sound like you were responsible

  12. Nurse fired for calling police

    Batman24 replied to Runman1914's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses and other medical staff have called the police directly at my hospital in the past and no one was told they were in the wrong or fired for it. It's our job as patient advocates to keep them...

  13. Male Nurse Insert a Foley

    Batman24 replied to NewTexasRN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Don't be. As you can see by the responses in this thread no one agrees with the OP. You will see the same holds true when you get into NS and start doing clinicals. This is just one random person...

  14. Nurse fired for calling police

    Batman24 replied to Runman1914's topic in General Nursing

    What a disgrace. I hope she marches herself to unemployment to get a few bucks to help out while looking for another job and then marches herself to a great lawyer. She could sue for wrongful...

  15. Post Partum Recovery Time

    Batman24 replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. I would get Risk Management involved here if needed. This is a lawsuit waiting to happen. I would just take the time I need to ensure patient safety. I wouldn't put my patients or my license...

  16. I think I'm gonna get my first write up

    Batman24 replied to nursejohio's topic in General Nursing

    perfectly stated. i'd be damned if i would sign a write here. you did nothing wrong. your followed hospital policy and hippa. if they don't like it tell them to chance policy and hippa guidelines and...

  17. I think I'm gonna get my first write up

    Batman24 replied to nursejohio's topic in General Nursing

    You didn't do anything wrong. I wouldn't sign a

  18. Has your supervisor ever told you to go to work when you were throwing up?

    Batman24 replied to Amethyst Veralyn's topic in General Nursing

    That should never happen. It's none of their business why you are even out. And you shouldn't let them talk you into going in if you are sick. Do it once and they will force the issue every time. Be...

  19. I feel terrible

    Batman24 replied to registerednutrn's topic in General Nursing

    You are a great patient advocate. I'm sorry the end result was so terrible for your patient. Shame on that doctor for not listening and taking action. Poor

  20. Well, it finally happened after 2.5 years...

    Batman24 replied to Sue Damones's topic in General Nursing

    Don't even give her the satisfaction of one more minute of your time worrying about this situation. She isn't worth it. She will abuse more staff as the days go on because that's what people like her...

  21. Can I refuse being in charge?????

    Batman24 replied to Shell5's topic in General Nursing

    You can refuse to be CN and I don't think you will flat out lose your job nor should you. If they are vengeful there could be retribution but I would hope

  22. Prayer at work??

    Batman24 replied to ski4life's topic in General Nursing

    If it bothered me I would have said something to the doctor afterwards. That is totally within your right to do. I'm Christian and if someone had involved me in their prayer regardless of their faith...

  23. Staff nurse dating manager

    Batman24 replied to dks54's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I tend to stay out of things like this unless they are directly having an effect on my work, schedule, patients, etc. That doesn't sound like the case here so I would mind my own business. It appears...

  24. Would you ask a patient's child to dress his or her parent?

    Batman24 replied to ThatPoshGirl's topic in General Nursing

    It really depends on the family dynamic. I wouldn't hunt down a family member to help unless the patient requested their relative to aid them. Some feel more comfortable being dressed/bathed by family...

  25. Giving Bedside Report - Pt involvment or JCAHO violation?

    Batman24 replied to Teleflurry's topic in General Nursing

    We don't do bedside reporting due to privacy issues. We have semi private and private rooms but don't even do it for those in private rooms. I believe they tried it in the past and it just didn't...