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  1. Should a nurse suggest a different doctor?

    jodispamodi replied to brownbook's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    That would be walking a slippery slope, because if the doctor were to find out he could take a complaint out against you with the BON for interfering with the practice of medicine. This even includes...

  2. Breaching StaRN Contract

    jodispamodi replied to Bella_CO's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You signed a contract but th question is: is it a legal contract. I would maintain documents if you have them on what the patient ratio was supposed to be and other things, then before you forget,...

  3. Nurses and bullies...

    jodispamodi replied to nightingale4me's topic in General Nursing

    I currently work on a unit where there is a lot of bullying from manager down to staff nurses, mostly in a passive-aggressive way. There is a combo of 12hr and 8hr people and some of the 12hr really...

  4. Do I qualify for tax free housing stipened?

    jodispamodi replied to klovela1's topic in Travel

    I did travel nursing. So is the recruiter telling you that your housing stipend will be tax free if you live less than 50 miles away? If she did she is not telling you the truth, and when filing your...

  5. "Allow LPNs to challenge the Board of Nursing to obtain RN licensure" viral post

    jodispamodi replied to TheRuralNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard rumors about this for years, I don't agree with it and wouldn't support

  6. Ethical issue?

    jodispamodi replied to nursesmatter's topic in General Nursing

    No, never and could you in a lot of hot water with a BON if found

  7. Ethical issue?

    jodispamodi replied to nursesmatter's topic in General Nursing

    Personally yes I think this definitely met the criteria for an ethics council meeting. I guess the questions I would have would be was the patient alert/oriented enough to understand, was her...

  8. Career change to nursing

    jodispamodi replied to Willyboy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Apply directly to a BSN school, you do your pre-reqs while attending and it takes the same amount of time to an associates degree as a bachelors if you figure in the pre-reqs. But a BSN school will be...

  9. Funniest/strangest dementia patient stories

    jodispamodi replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nursing Humor

    I worked as an aide in a snf many years ago and was also a ff/emt-p, then worked in geropysch for a couple of years. Some of my favorites: The lady with prolapsed uterus (in her 90's) who kept asking...

  10. Are most new grad RN preceptors like this on the first day?

    jodispamodi replied to Smilie0809RN's topic in General Nursing

    No, in my experience no preceptors are like this on the 1st day, usually the first week is getting you familiar with the envoroment equipment, and honestly I wouldnt have a new grad giving meds by...

  11. Failed nclex multiple times

    jodispamodi replied to PatchAdams_LVN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    NCSBN has an NCLEX review program, also I would suggest finding another school in your area and talking to an advisor there and seeing if manybe you can audit some of their courses and practicals to...

  12. Reporting diversion

    jodispamodi replied to Anon3857's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No, whistleblower laws do not apply to this scenario, whistleblower laws are for fraud against the government, double billing etc, charges for things that were never done. Years ago I worked for a...

  13. ER Nurse to Lunch Break Before Medicating Patient for Pain

    jodispamodi replied to wondern's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    For me I guess it comes down to how the orders were written, was the pain ordered at the same time as the labs, IV? AND did the pharmacy acknowledge and verify before the nurse went on break?...

  14. Quitting nursing school?

    jodispamodi replied to MSTLUV's topic in General Students

    I just read your comment about wanting to be in the OR, what about becoming a surgical technician? I was one, its a fairly important job, you scrub and pass instruments. It can be a 1 to 2 year...

  15. Quitting nursing school?

    jodispamodi replied to MSTLUV's topic in General Students

    How far along are you in your program. How many clinicals have you done and without thinking of your anxiety have you enjoyed them? If not nursing may not be for you, we had several people in my class...

  16. How do I bounce back?

    jodispamodi replied to jodispamodi's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yeah, they called late today for another meeting tomorrow, which would be on my regular day off. At least I got more than two hours notice as I live an hour away. Don't feel like going. My BP's been...

  17. How do I bounce back?

    jodispamodi posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've been working in a bullying environment for close to 2 years now. Our regular manager left and a traveler is covering although not assigned to our floor. She's been there for about the last 3...

  18. How do I bounce back?

    jodispamodi replied to jodispamodi's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I suspect its because I spoke out about heavy unfair assignments, and some patient safety issues I reported, I guess its dont get mad get

  19. How do I bounce back?

    jodispamodi replied to jodispamodi's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I guess I didnt really ask a question. Prior to all this I was a standout for good performance/nursing judgement any place I worked. What are stratagies to deal with the stress. How should I answer my...

  20. How do I bounce back?

    jodispamodi replied to jodispamodi's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    hold your head

  21. OB nurses are mean?

    jodispamodi replied to Cass19911's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    yup nurses eat their young and they chew up and spit out their coworkers, be the bigger person. Giving attitude back does not reflect well and you dont who may be listening and will only hear YOUR...

  22. Calling patients by "pet" names.

    jodispamodi replied to dbabz's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I always ask my patients what they would like me to call them, if they have dementia I resort to mr/mrs. I actually try to avoid using first names and or informal names unless they request me

  23. What The Bleep Happened To The Shortage?

    jodispamodi replied to Pedinurse888's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I discovered that too and I HAVE a BSN. The hospitals seem to be hiring towards diversity more and more. I had one Boston hospital string me along for 6 months and then didn't even get an interview....