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  1. I am an American.

    a54flo replied to UnionRN2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have two comments. First, I like the post requesting the NM to put this into a policy format; you know that will never happen. And second, when I am in any meeting where upper management is...

  2. 2 Bachelor's degrees + ADN = means nothing???

    a54flo replied to KamiK85's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is so stuck on titles that it can't see the qualifications of people. I have a friend who has a bachelor's in education and an ADN. Her plan has been to get a master's in either business or...

  3. who can check blood

    a54flo posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Our hospital recently changed our policy on who can check blood at the bedside to "two healthcare individuals, one of whom must be an RN". They have interpreted this to mean an RN, LPN/LVN, MD or a...

  4. 12N Sleeping During Break

    a54flo replied to MEDRQST's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This has also happened where I work and the nurse was fired. Period. No discussion. Our policy states that you cannot sleep during your shift (not on breaks not on your

  5. What punishment should this nurse get?

    a54flo replied to Daytonite's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a magnet hospital and two years ago one of my co-workers was on her BREAK and found asleep. She was fired. I do not believe she was reported to the BON though. Our hospital policy...

  6. Why a Philadelphia hospital gave in to a racist demand?

    a54flo replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Clearly the patient's husband made a racist request and unfortunately, in this consumer driven business, patients can request whatever they want. Patient rights allow them to request the care...