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  1. Examples of times you have been bullied in nursing profession

    casper1 replied to luvmyyorkie24's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was bullied by a Doctor in the ED. I had been floated down to work in the ED had never worked there before. ED was very busy and I was given a nine patient assignment. One of the patients was there...

  2. If you could no longer work as a nurse, what would you do?

    casper1 replied to LockportRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'd lovw to work as a vet

  3. Nobody answers the floor phones

    casper1 replied to retiredlady's topic in General Nursing

    When were you calling. Many hospitals are cutting positions, their may not be a Unit Secretary there to answer calls on Evening or Night shifts, I'm sure you would agree that the patients would be...

  4. Not Accepted into galen

    casper1 replied to Jewl's topic in General Nursing

    Keep trying, Also no more drinking and driving. It's not worth it besides the fines, your insurance goes thru the roof and now you have to put your dreams on

  5. No sleep= calling out?

    casper1 replied to tinderbox's topic in General Nursing

    I'm afraid that when working night shift 3 to 4 hrs of sleep is

  6. What do I say to rude patients?

    casper1 replied to floatRN's topic in General Nursing

    Defending this patients behavior in just wrong. This patient is a bully, who is taking his frustration out on you. He's upset about something in his life and he's taking his lack of control out on...

  7. I made a doctor mad at me.

    casper1 replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

    You did the right thing. It only took a few minutes out of the Doctors weekend to give you the order. Should the patient suffer all evening. That Doctor was obviously the one on call. If he didn't...

  8. So what's next? Techs telling us to call the docs?

    casper1 replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I've never worked at a hospital that utilized telemetry techs. Nurses who work on units which utilize telemetry are sent to classes where they learn the various rhytyms. We are taught which arythmias...

  9. Patient called me Chubby... LOL

    casper1 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    What do you do when a patient asked you when your due date, when your not pregnant. I had one elderly women get upset with me for lifting her. She stated " You should not be liifting in your...

  10. Is Ativan 10 mg po per dose too much?

    casper1 replied to lorster's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would question the order. Does the patient have an Etoh history. I've seen very high doses of Ativan given for

  11. Yeah, that's right, it's my fault.

    casper1 replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    In order to attract knowledgable skilled people into the profession, Salaries need to be competitive. Nurses work long hours, weekends and holidays. Are job arn't glamorous, all the glory goes to the...

  12. Old nurses dont want to learn new tricks?

    casper1 replied to garciadiego's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree , the majority f old time nurse I know are energetic ethusiastic and reliable. They welcome new challeges and act as mentors for new nurses. Statement like this sterotype older nurses. It's...

  13. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    casper1 replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    When I first heard about this change I was not happy. I graduated from an associate degree progran in 1993 and have been working full time in a hospital since then. Over the years I haven't felt a BSN...

  14. Family wins lawsuit against hospital for unsafe staffing

    casper1 replied to bargainhound's topic in General Nursing

    Chance are if you have 20 patients in an acute care setting minimum of 5 would be in serious distress. The nurse was doing the best she could. Their very luck she stayed and attempted to care for the...

  15. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    casper1 replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    upstate ny

  16. Outta Line........

    casper1 replied to hbncns35's topic in General Nursing

    At one time I agreed with you. I too felt it was cruel to get an elderly post-op patient out of bed shortly after surgury. In fact getting a patient out of bed and ambulating following surgury is one...

  17. 12N Sleeping During Break

    casper1 replied to MEDRQST's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I don't see what the why anyone would have an issue with this. If it's her time she has a right to use it as she wants . Technically she has the right to leave the facility for 30 minutes. It's the...

  18. Bedside Report?????

    casper1 replied to ckh23's topic in Emergency

    We were giving bedside reports, however many nurses are conflicted with this practice. It's very difficult to maintain patient confidentiality and obey hippa laws with a bedside report. In our...

  19. Med error,I'm suspended,I need advice,please!

    casper1 replied to Mama2-3's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I'm so happy to hear things are looking up. That facility will be very lucky to get you back if thats what you decide. I think if every experienced nurse would think back to how scary and...

  20. Narc Count, made a complete A$$ of myself!!!

    casper1 replied to estrogen's topic in General Nursing

    Why do we Nurses have to go into a total panic when a narc is missing? I've also seen my life flash before my eyes when the narcotic count is off. All the things we have to worry about it doesn't seem...

  21. Forced retirement for nurses?

    casper1 replied to stidget99's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think its fair to single out nurses over 60. If a skill test is goint to be administered It should be across the board. I work with Nurses over 60 who are excellent. They have a wealth of...

  22. Med error,I'm suspended,I need advice,please!

    casper1 replied to Mama2-3's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Please don't put yourself through the anxiety and stress of worry about this event. The Patient is fine. An error was made but you are not totally responsible. I would be very surprized if you...

  23. Med error,I'm suspended,I need advice,please!

    casper1 replied to Mama2-3's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This sounds wonderful I really think this would help stop errors and prevent future

  24. Family Witnessing Code Activities

    casper1 replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    One thing I feel in absolutely essential if a family member is witnessing a code, is a dedicated staff member who stands by the family explaining code procedures and what medications are being given...

  25. Med error,I'm suspended,I need advice,please!

    casper1 replied to Mama2-3's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Believe me you don't want to work in a place that isso unsupportive. I've been a nurse 14 years in a hospital. In my opinion the nurse who poured the medicine is primarily responsible. It was her...