NurseAdida

First codes are always scary... It's hard to tell what happened from the information you gave. What were the last set of vitals? Why was a code called? Did she stop breathing during the rapid response? Did she have a PCA pump?

Nothing wrong with looking at monetary gains however it shouldn't be your soul motivation or you'll be leaving as fast as you came in:) Good luck with everything!!!

They don't have a right to fire anyone without a reason...they HAVE to give you are reason even a made one as long as they can prove it in a court of law:) OP was given a reason...may not be entirely true or fair but it was a reason. OP sorry this happened to you just...move on. It was probably not the best work environment anyways:)

He knows you are a new nurse and is being a bully plain and simple. With time you will know the nurses and how they like their report. Some nurse are anal about IV site, others about last BM, others about tests and procedures for the day and others about everything...and others are laid back. You will catch on:)

Are you Nigerian? This is just a random question, no hidden agenda;) I hope all goes well for you:)

Both you and your coworker are right however like your coworker showed you, after you inflate the balloon you have to pull(tag) the catheter back just a little bit to make sure that it's secured in the bladder. That was you really know you are in the bladder. This is very important especially for male clients because they have longer urethra and if you just inflate the balloon and leave it, you may still be in the urethra. That's what I was taught in Nursing school and by my preceptor.

It's a totally different story if your facility is paying for the classes. Unfortnately a lot of people don't have that extra money to pay for Spanish classes. It's hard to please everybody. At one point or another yo will encounter a patient who does not speak your language. Doesn't make you a bad nurse at all and you are not obligated to learn that particular language to prove that you are a good nurse. My aunt speaks only french. I would not expect English speaking nurses to be fluent in french!

MunoRN, what exactly are you suggesting? Am confused:confused: Are you suggesting that American nurses sign up for spanish classes??? And who pays for these classes? What about the CNAs and doctors caring for OP's patient? Are they also required to learn spanish?

Nobody is obligated to learn spanish unless your job description states so. Hospitals provide translators for that purpose. I know very few spanish words for instance I know how to ask a patient if they have pain. But don't expect me to take spanish classes to prove that am a good nurse or that I can take good care of my patients!!! OP's patient was out of line PERIOD! It's not a rquirement for health care professionals to learn spanish, yes it's an added advantage but not a mandate!!!

Yes, you need to learn how to delegate otherwise you will get stuck doing double work. You were busy, you should have walked to your aide and asked her/him to go help Ms. XYZ while you give pain meds to Mr. ABC. Don't be afraid to ask your aides to do their job. I know sometimes it's easier to just do it yourself but CLEARLY you were busy. It's hard but I had to learn.

Sweety...I repeat...RUN!!! The above is not safe for your license at all. What if the baby crawls down stairs while you are using the bathroom or prepping meds or something of the sort??? Like I said I understand your need for a job but your license is in jeopardy and that's not worth it. I wish you all the best.

I say run because you are being taken advantage of big time:eek:. Have you considered looking for a job in upstate NY? Am not even sure how this job will look like in your resume, like what nursing duties do you do exactly? Why does this child need home health? I understand you need a job but this is sad...I hope everything works out eventually:redbeathe

Run!!!

CT of the chest r/o PE LE doppler US r/o DVT

Whatever happened to good old team work? I have been a nurse for 3.5 years and I have learnt to NEVER burn bridges at the work place otherwise you will be stuck alone when you really need your help. Why don't you find out what takes them so long charting and see how you can help???