SchnauzersRock replied to abundantjoy07's topic in General Nursing
This reminds me of a new admit I had when I worked in long-term care. He had just gotten to the floor (during the heaviest med pass, no less). While the STNA's were getting him settled in, I was...
SchnauzersRock replied to edrn09's topic in Emergency
I don't think HIPPA would apply in this case. The patient was under the influence of mind-altering drugs, left AMA, and was a clear danger to other innocent people. Under the circumstances, I do not...
SchnauzersRock replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing
Part of the problem here, as I see it, is that your manager has failed miserably in practicing what is commonly known as "the golden rule" or simply a do unto others type thing. Would your manager...
SchnauzersRock replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing
I believe in personal responsibility. You are owed and explanation of why your manager used such poor judgement by just going on what others said instead of investigating on her own. She will do this...
SchnauzersRock replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing
Your manager is playing immature games with you, right along with the person/persons responsible for alledging that you were somehow being intimidating. No job is worth this kind stress. I would...
...that the nursing and medical staff aren't trying to be mean to your kid when they ask you to hold your child so testing can done, shots can be given, weights can be obtained, etc. Also, that we...
SchnauzersRock replied to JessLPN001's topic in General Nursing
Don't worry about it. You are going to make mistake and forget things! I've been a nurse for years, I still make mistakes, as we all do. If you ask me, having all those people talking to you is utter...
Try up to 28 patients to take care of. That's on top of all the skilled ones that must be charted on every shift, every day. That is one of the big draw backs of working where I work. I make great...
SchnauzersRock replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing
Enough is enough! You had your fill of her, and you had reached your breaking point. We all have limits, and you do not need to apologize for what you did. If more people spoke thier mind, there...
SchnauzersRock replied to chiari_mom's topic in General Nursing
Nope. No issues here. My managers where I work now are great. Total team players all the way. They have been in the trenches so they know what we go through. I have only used one sick day since I was...