Ruas61 BSN, RN

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Should I report this nurse for unprofessionalism?

Ruas61 replied to crosew's topic in Nursing Professionalism

Calling someone out on their behavior and setting boundaries is one thing. I am all for that course of action. However, engaging in verbal arguments with patients particularly as described by the OP...
Should I report this nurse for unprofessionalism?

Ruas61 replied to crosew's topic in Nursing Professionalism

Mandated reporters. Has this been forgotten?. It sounds like abuse or maltreatment from your description. You are obligated to report if you are in the
Procedure on this? Nurse and her abuser

Ruas61 replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

Hence why I said assume. I would suggest legal advice on the matter. There has to be advocacy groups that can
Procedure on this? Nurse and her abuser

Ruas61 replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

I assume this person is a registered sex offender. Are they under supervision of the state? Is there a stipulation of no contact with victims? They may be violating their release even if they timed...
I am starting to love wound care - am I nuts?

Ruas61 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

Isn't it glorious when you find an specific avenue that just sparks your interest and passion like nothing else does? It is particularly wonderful when it happens in your nursing practice. Mine...
Annual Physical - Does Your Job Require This?

Ruas61 replied to seconddegreebsn's topic in General Nursing

Asking about your lady bits? Really, your employer needs to know about your lady parts? Really? Are they asking the males about their
Nurses with ear piercings

Ruas61 replied to hshuang's topic in Nursing Professionalism

I am at the point that I wonder if this is for real or some elaborate play. Really, there is so much more crucial issues in the world. But, heck it is the internet and everyone gets their 5 minutes....
Nurses with ear piercings

Ruas61 replied to hshuang's topic in Nursing Professionalism

May I suggest asking someone in the business, professional world who is 10 or more years older than you. It may give you an insight into how appearance can influence your employment opportunities or...
Esme Needs Your Prayers

Ruas61 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

So very glad to hear
Nurses with ear piercings

Ruas61 replied to hshuang's topic in Nursing Professionalism

No problem at
Can we just agree, being honest is not akin to being "rude"?

Ruas61 replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in General Nursing

1) Not everyone is going to hear what you say the way you want it heard. 2) Someone is going to be offended, opposed or misunderstand/misinterpret your thoughts. 3) Someone will find angles into the...
Esme Needs Your Prayers

Ruas61 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

Blessings to you
How to NOT Aid a Cheater?

Ruas61 replied to Angeljho's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

Have to say it, you are a cheater too. I wonder how this will bite you in the
Pearson Vue Trick

Ruas61 replied to Aekram's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

You would not have gone insane. If you were from that time, your expectations would be in sync with how things were
The Story of Jahi Continues

Ruas61 replied to EaglesWings21's topic in Nursing News

I used the term witch hunt because I feel at times the direction of this topic has headed down that road. I was speaking to a more global sense than specific
The Story of Jahi Continues

Ruas61 replied to EaglesWings21's topic in Nursing News

Nothing I saw. I do not equate this family's actions to Jahi's people. This needs to be kept a discussion and not a witch
Don't Want To Touch Patients!

Ruas61 replied to ThinBabe's topic in General Nursing

It's spring
Being Bullied

Ruas61 replied to sarahhg's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

Well everyone who lives long enough (if they are lucky) are going to get old and less attractive everyday. The next generation of supermodels are finishing up pre-K this
Being Bullied

Ruas61 replied to sarahhg's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

Sounds like trying to provoke a verbal brouhaha with this statement. Usually that level of vitriol comes from something that emotionally satisfies that kind of
The HARD Truth for most nurses

Ruas61 replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

Buy some lotto tickets and wish really
The Story of Jahi Continues

Ruas61 replied to EaglesWings21's topic in Nursing News

They opened the door for public comment when they went public with their cause. When they asked for money donations they opened themselves up for even more scrutiny. You get the whole spectrum of...
The Story of Jahi Continues

Ruas61 replied to EaglesWings21's topic in Nursing News

Okay, but I bet he has some relief from the lime
The FIT Nurse

Ruas61 replied to NN, RN's topic in General Nursing

It seems as you have stepped into 'it' unintentionally. Sometimes enthusiasm can be misconstrued as judgmental. Heaven knows it is easy enough to have messages/intent lost in translation on the...
The FIT Nurse

Ruas61 replied to NN, RN's topic in General Nursing

I find this statement condescending and ignorant. There's a lot more to pained emotions than not controlling it. You going to tell a rape victim, sexual abuse survivor or traumatized solider from...
The Story of Jahi Continues

Ruas61 replied to EaglesWings21's topic in Nursing News

Well, this was coming for sure. Dolan got 'booted'. I wonder if he is not

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