maxsmom

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1. LATERAL Violence. How Nurses treat Nurses!

   maxsmom replied to Medic/Nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I have definitely been on the receiving end of these behaviors as a nurse. I was smart enough to get out before it cost someone their life or me my license. Thankfully I'm back in a supporting,...

2. Needlestick from a HIV+ Patient.....I am so upset :(

   maxsmom replied to RiaRN's topic in General Nursing

   Why can't you tell anyone at work? You need to report the incident to protect yourself. Have you ever been HIV tested? If not, do it immediately to confirm that you are indeed NOT infected and then...

3. obligation to report abuse of a neighbor?

   maxsmom replied to maxsmom's topic in General Nursing

   I have no doubt about whether to report it, just if I have to do it in a professional capacity. I'm definitely concerned about these exact potential

4. obligation to report abuse of a neighbor?

   maxsmom posted a topic in General Nursing

   Sorry if this is long. I live in an apartment on the ground floor. My neighbors upstairs are an older couple and I'm aware that the wife has Alzheimer's disease. In the last year she has attempted...