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  1. 10 Worst Employee Excuses For Missing Work

    kcochrane replied to sharpeimom's topic in Nursing Humor

    I actually can understand number six.

  2. Persistent Falsification of Data

    kcochrane replied to lpncharlie's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    As a supervisor, I think you informing those in charge is a good thing. We had a nurse on nights that took her own BG and used it for her residents. She knew she had to have some number in the...

  3. Do you think acute care nursing is becoming less safe?

    kcochrane replied to Emergent's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The reason I left acute care. Being a charge nurse in these conditions was scary. I honestly don't know how I kept things safe. It just got worse over time. I worked under a union. Staffing ratios...

  4. Anyone been asked inappropriate interview questions?

    kcochrane replied to laKrugRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yeah. Some of the best RNs I supervised in the hospital were those that came from

  5. Where are they?

    kcochrane replied to ceebeejay's topic in School

    BOCES might be one avenue for

  6. Should I report my nursing facility for neglect?

    kcochrane replied to Figglehorn68's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's possible to that they came from hospital with

  7. "You've got the wrong Mary" ... A Vent About Rude Doctors

    kcochrane replied to annie.rn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was lucky my old facility was a teaching hospital. ALL the residents were nice. The PAs that covered at night were even better. The only time I had an issue was with a surgeon. I just ignored...

  8. Fired for refusing??

    kcochrane replied to Indyrn00's topic in Disaster Preparation

    No the single dose vials do not contain these

  9. Is it a good idea to work 5 days straight (12 hours shifts/day)?

    kcochrane replied to happyface27's topic in General Nursing

    I did 4 12 hours shifts as the norm for three years...nights. Occasionally I did 5 12 hour shifts. We did have 2-3 nurses that did the 5 12 hour shifts on a regular basis. They had no trouble. One...

  10. What is the most nightmarish medical bill you ever saw and how did it get payed?

    kcochrane replied to Alnitak7's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    One of the problems is that even with good health insurance coverage, you could end up filing bankruptcy anyways. A lost of one income for the person that is ill. Reduced income for the person...

  11. To The RN's Who Worked With LPN's In The Hospital..

    kcochrane replied to pookyp's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I enjoyed working with our LPNs. They were phased out late last year. Just like the above poster, it becomes difficult to assign LPNs since their scope of practice is limited in the hospital...

  12. Is there really no way to refuse a mandatory flu shot?

    kcochrane replied to tariqblaze's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I totally agree and couldn't have said it better. No one is holding you down and making you get the vaccine. Most hospitals allow you to wear a

  13. How do you feel about mandatory influenza vaccines?

    kcochrane replied to ashleybrooke1208's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The single dose vial does not contain any

  14. Multiple jobs

    kcochrane replied to poohrn33's topic in General Nursing

    Need the extra income. Trying to pay off bills and get some savings. Can't always pick up overtime at my primary job and it does give

  15. PICC line blood draw

    kcochrane replied to greyL's topic in General Nursing

    Another flush with 10ml, waste 10ml and flush with 20 ml after the blood

  16. Charge nurse

    kcochrane replied to proud nurse's topic in General Nursing

    As a charge nurse in the hospital I was repsponsible for everything that happened on the unit. In addition I had patients, although I would have a few less patients. By the end of the shift I in...

  17. Lawsuit Claims Nurse Was 'Worked to Death'

    kcochrane replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    In some states like NY there is a law against mandation...unless there is a natural disaster. I know other states have the same law, but not sure which. Should be a law everywhere. Lack of planning...

  18. How do you parents do it?

    kcochrane replied to KNB3715's topic in General Nursing

    My kids are grown, but I was able to get home before they needed to get on the bus and/or needed a ride to school. I worked 7p to 7a. Maybe a college student looking to get some extra money to...

  19. Would you accept this call out excuse?

    kcochrane replied to motherof3sons's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I supervise at two different facilities. One I don't ask why they are calling because PTO is for whatever you want to use if for. If you call in too many times, you get written up. The other I have...

  20. To all "medical coverage is a privilege" folks:

    kcochrane replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I agree somewhat. We had to declare bankruptcy even though out medical insurance covered everything. Unfortunately when one of the breadwinners can't work due to a medical issue, insurance doesn't...

  21. nose piercing, what should I do?

    kcochrane replied to Shelbey's topic in General Nursing

    I took mine out for interviews I've had this year. I do wear a small stud at work and it has been fine. Of course I am the supervisor. Each facility will have its own rules. Also depends on the...

  22. Mandatory flu shots????

    kcochrane replied to 45whenimdone's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The single dose flu vaccines and the live virus nasal vaccine do not have "heavy metals" in

  23. Kicked out of class for a "HIPAA" violation?

    kcochrane replied to Trip_McNeelyRN2b's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I agree with the others that the school is going to try to and make sure they hold on to their clinical sites at all cost. All mistakes are meant to be a learning experience. Admit you were wrong,...

  24. Bad employee evaluation review?

    kcochrane replied to sungrl01's topic in General Nursing

    It is quite common to have mostly needs improvement on your first evaluation. Only because you are new and are probably up to speed. Is there any constructive comments in the eval? Perhaps the nurse...

  25. How Can I become Stroke Nurse Certified?

    kcochrane replied to RNdiva505's topic in General Nursing

    I worked on a stroke unit for several years. Not sure if you already have this, but we had to be certified every two years or so. There are other opportunities for training there too. NIHSS -...