sbic56

sbic56 BSN, RN

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  1. Non-punitive med error policy

    sbic56 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I have always thought that the dicsiplinary approach where med errors are tracked with sucessive reprimands and warnings given, which in theory leads to termination of the employee, was punitive and...

  2. pacify or orientate? Alzheimers...

    sbic56 replied to Lfransis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Jesskanurse is very new at all this. I think we need to cut her some slack. Time & experience will be her

  3. pacify or orientate? Alzheimers...

    sbic56 replied to Lfransis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What on earth is the benefit of orienting these patients?? Doing so is bringing "ethics" to an absurd level. They are not living in the here and now. There is no sense in orienting them to what they...

  4. What medical shows do you watch?

    sbic56 replied to shellsgogreen's topic in General Students

    House. That doc wouldn't last 5 minutes in the real world, the honery, ethics stretching, sarcastic, SOB...but in the fantasy world...I love it!! He is so darn smart, not to mention, his gutsy...

  5. Lantus part II, oh how I want to scream!

    sbic56 replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    Great thread. No black and white answer to this question, it seems, but I sure am learning alot from all the different experiences with

  6. Why are you REALLY going into nursing? Honest answers please.

    sbic56 replied to Sheri257's topic in General Students

    To those who say they got into nursing purely to help people, why not be a social worker instead? Isn't that the ultimate of the helping professions? It doesn't pay very well, but that wouldn't matter...

  7. Does this bother you?

    sbic56 replied to Gods child's topic in General Nursing

    I like it. Standards would have to be reinforced to assure high quality, but nursing is no less a trade than electronics and computer science, both AD programs which HS vocational offers. European...

  8. Blood Born Pathogen exposure and faucility refuses to test pt.

    sbic56 replied to smilechaser36's topic in General Nursing

    If there is a law in place, it is up to the employer to pick up the tab of costs incurred. The point of having the other person tested is to avoid starting on harsh meds prophylactically. Of course,...

  9. Blood Born Pathogen exposure and faucility refuses to test pt.

    sbic56 replied to smilechaser36's topic in General Nursing

    Not entirely true. A court order can be obtained if the source patient refuses. I imagine this may very state by state, as I am not absolutely sure if it is federal law, but I know in Maine, if a...

  10. Blood Born Pathogen exposure and faucility refuses to test pt.

    sbic56 replied to smilechaser36's topic in General Nursing

    So long as you have had yourself tested, you can petition for a court order when the source person refuses to voluntarily have their blood tested. Your employer should be able to help you with

  11. Almost 80 working RN on med/surg??!!

    sbic56 replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    Lisa I think if someone is going to be a nurse at 80, they should be willing and wanting to pass some sort of competency evaluation. I feel that way about drivers over 70, too. Statistically, we...

  12. Antisocial Personality disorder....

    sbic56 replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in Psychiatric

    CRNASOMEDAY Sorry for your unfortunate exerience. Sociopaths are not treatable. They have a defect in that they lack conscience. That can't be fixed. I, too, had a horrible experience with one,...

  13. suicide threats- how do you tell?

    sbic56 replied to carroll's topic in Psychiatric

    If there is a 24 hour crisis hotline in your area, call them and let them take over. She needs professional help; I would be stepping asside of this "friendship" and

  14. Religion Needed to be a Good Nurse?

    sbic56 replied to Kabin's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    And they make darn sure as candidates that they let all know they are strong Christians. Without that vote, they would never get in office. We may have the freedom to choose our faith in this country...

  15. "Nurse Quacktitioner."

    sbic56 replied to URO-RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Wonderful post. I totally agree...people are just aching to be offended. Society needs to grow a sense of

  16. Why is Hep C. not considered to be a barrier isolation situation?

    sbic56 replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    That's a good point to clarify. Though Hep C needs to be respected, we need to keep it in perspective and realize that UP are generally all that is

  17. I had some trouble with a CNA...should I talk to the manager?

    sbic56 replied to bth44's topic in General Nursing

    Reading this makes me wonder how many are old enough to remember when everything wasn't so PC, litigious and uptight. Work used to be so much more enjoyable. Reading how so many have jumped on the PC...

  18. I had some trouble with a CNA...should I talk to the manager?

    sbic56 replied to bth44's topic in General Nursing

    Just to clarify...the CNA hit her on a spot that was already chronically sore and she did not realize that was so. Sounded to me like if that weren't the case there would be no issue with pain. I am...

  19. I had some trouble with a CNA...should I talk to the manager?

    sbic56 replied to bth44's topic in General Nursing

    The scenario you describe is totally different than the one the OP cited. The CNA you fired clearly threatened the nurse and meant to do her bodily harm, if she saw fit. That describes workplace...

  20. Anyone heard of serotonin syndrome? Anyone experienced it??

    sbic56 replied to passing thru's topic in Psychiatric

    Are you sure the doc called what you experienced Serotonin Syndrome and not discontinuation syndrome? I believe that is what she meant if she said otherwise, anyway. Coming off SSRI's can be grueling...

  21. "Your servers today will be..." Opinions please!

    sbic56 replied to Nascar nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So, you are seeing it in the homehealth setting. And, if the nurse doesn't like it, she can go elsewhere, correct? Shesh. The "server" topic of this thread is just a tiny symptom of a much more...

  22. "Your servers today will be..." Opinions please!

    sbic56 replied to Nascar nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I should clarify, the hospital I was referring to doesn't refer to us as servers. In fact they go to great pains to be sure the RN on the nametag is in the hugest font possible, which is rather silly...

  23. "Your servers today will be..." Opinions please!

    sbic56 replied to Nascar nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    OK...so you know where my thinking comes from. Trays do automatically go over the shoulder, don't they? It's way easier that way! Waitressing, CNA...both previous occupations made me a way better...

  24. "Your servers today will be..." Opinions please!

    sbic56 replied to Nascar nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No, I'm not totally joking, Tweety. I was a really good waitress. I became very efficient and well organized. I could serve a banquet of 40 by myself and not miss a beat. Pressure is rarely a...

  25. "Your servers today will be..." Opinions please!

    sbic56 replied to Nascar nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's hilarious. I was a waitress for years before I was a nurse, so I have often jokingly referred to myself as a waitress with a degree. I don't think of it as demeaning, really. Nurses really do...