sequin121

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1. "No nurses of color....."

   sequin121 replied to Queen2u's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   If this happens at our facilities, the patients are essentially told that we enjoy a diverse culture among our staff and patients and that we hire based on qualifications, not race. We also let them...

2. How to resolve a conflict?

   sequin121 replied to kameera's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I agree. Someone who feels they need their manager to intercede in conflict doesn't show the maturity one might like to see. It's important that you be able to work with your team and that means...

3. Does your facility allow the floor/unit nurses write up other nurses?

   sequin121 replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in Emergency

   I work in a facility where perceived concerns regarding patient safety and workplace disruption are encouraged to be documented. Having said that...it is couched in a just culture where the focus is...

4. Medical Terminology in Nursing...

   sequin121 replied to studiousme's topic in General Nursing

   A basic foundation in medical terminology is very important. Then you'll realize the entire healthcare profession speaks in acronyms.

5. HELP!! My husband is killing my study schedule...

   sequin121 replied to ginmarada's topic in General Students

   Perhaps your husband is feeling a little insecure about you going to school, becoming a professional and what that means for your marriage going forward. Maybe you'll meet someone else? Maybe you...

6. screaming doctors....how can we handle them?

   sequin121 replied to KSU-SN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I agree that this behavior is inappropriate and should not be tolerated. I also agree that standing your ground..whether that's walking away or saying "excuse me, if you'd like to speak to me, you...

7. Lost job over HIPAA violation, what is employment potential?

   sequin121 replied to RockyMountainHigh's topic in HIPAA Challenges

   At the very least, could we PLEASE get the abbreviation correct? It's HIPAA...not HIPPA.

8. Lost job over HIPAA violation, what is employment potential?

   sequin121 replied to RockyMountainHigh's topic in HIPAA Challenges

   This is not an usual situation, unfortunately. Picture taking, posting pictures and information to facebook pages, etc seems to be done with little to no thought. Do I think most of these nurses are...

9. "The Disruptive Behavior of Doctors"

   sequin121 replied to dharmanurse's topic in General Nursing

   We do not tolerate disruptive behaviors from anyone, in our facility. We have defined service standards to which everyone is trained and held accountable. We also add these behaviors to our evaluation...

10. What is it with family members?

    sequin121 replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    As frustrating as families can be and as annoying as it is to have them in the room while you're working, I fear we'll see much more of this. Considering the publicity about hospitals that make...

11. I want an honest opinion of this crap

    sequin121 replied to cafenurse1112's topic in General Nursing

    I have never heard of this either and it seems rather unsupportive of staff to allow a patient and/or family member to come in and berate staff because they are upset with the care. If administration...

12. New & Ready To Move On To Bigger & Better

    sequin121 replied to NewGrad07's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my gosh! I have never seen so many new nurses be so critical of my profession. Perhaps you are all correct when you say you have chosen the wrong profession. If so, please leave as soon as possible...

13. Failed a 2nd time and am ready to move on with the rest of my life...

    sequin121 replied to Metabaronx's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am sorry to hear of your second board failure but am happy that you are not giving up! It's been many years since I've taken NCLEX but I've noticed that the stress levels related to testing are...

14. At dinner out, I am chastised for drinking before work by manager -- help?

    sequin121 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    I must agree that this should be a lesson learned. But I must add that it is NEVER appropriate to consume any amount of alcohol before taking care of patients. While you may not have felt you were...