TXJDRN

TXJDRN has 16 years experience and specializes in Law, Operating Room.

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1. My professor told us NPs have no future...

   TXJDRN replied to anilechim's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I disagree with your professor's comments. I am a nurse and health law attorney who represents a national healthcare system. Many, many of our hospitals staff with hospitalist nurse practitioners. In...

2. Breakroom refrigerator theft

   TXJDRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

   An OR tech friend of mine experienced someone finishing her half can of soda everyday after lunch in the OR break room. She finally squirted methylene blue into the can and caught the cola bandit...

3. Would YOU have reported it?

   TXJDRN replied to Annie Wilkes RN's topic in Long Term Acute Care

   Echoing what others have said here - the medication error must be reported. That you have second thoughts because you don't want anyone to get into trouble is troubling to me. In the first place, if...

4. Is it true all nurses get MRSA or C-DIFF?

   TXJDRN replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

   No, it is not

5. Is this real? Vein light

   TXJDRN replied to ladysushi's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with the other posters that starting an IV by "feel" is the best method. When I was a new nurse I was very nervous about starting IVs. Within a few months though, I got better and my...

6. My best friend is now a patient on the floor I work on

   TXJDRN replied to EmergencyChocolate's topic in HIPAA Challenges

   I agree with the postings above. And when your friend needs help eating or walking to the commode, then she is no longer unresponsive and can give you permission to share her information with others...

7. Marketing as a Defense Legal Nurse Consultant: The Key to Success Part II

   TXJDRN replied to sirI's topic in Legal

   I'd like to share a few thoughts as an attorney and a registered nurse who has practiced medical malpractice defense law. First, please understand that attorneys are extremely busy and our...

8. A Nurse aspiring lawyer

   TXJDRN replied to Vaiochic08's topic in Legal

   If you believe your calling is to be a lawyer, go for it. Work hard in law school to learn all you can, make good grades and find the job that is right for you. Nurses bring a unique perspective to...

9. reported a nurse stealing narcs and not giving meds, shes friends with the DON :(

   TXJDRN replied to CynicallyVexed's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   You are doing the rights things. If the corporation is not responding appropriately, call your state's licensing agency for LTCs and your state's nursing board and pharmacy board and make reports to...

10. breaching practices

    TXJDRN replied to michellemarie's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    The answer to your questions are "no you may not access her record and yes this is breaching confidentiality." If you access your mom's (or any patient's) medical record for a reason other than...

11. Advice please!

    TXJDRN replied to stargurl2006's topic in General Nursing

    My advice, based on my perspectives as an RN and former interim HR director, is to (1) keep working at the hospital; (2) do the best job possible to make a great impression; (3) let HR and nursing...

12. Nursing- is it worth it?

    TXJDRN replied to katemarie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    K, Nursing is a career that can be both challenging and rewarding. Like most things in life, it is what you choose to make of it. Some days are rough and crazy, and some days you leave your shift on...

13. No exp. LVN hired. Scared/Confused help?

    TXJDRN replied to sydneyxmoon's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ask questions and do self-study on your patient's conditions and the medications you are passing. For RNs and LVNs, the first few months is like drinking from the firehose. Hang in there, be...

14. Jewelry in the OR - MisInformation

    TXJDRN replied to sandiegojames's topic in Operating Room

    As a former OR nurse and current med-malpractice defense attorney, I offer the following observations and opinions: jewelry and other valuables should be left at home. Reasons: 1. Safety. PtWRing...

15. I just suck at sticking people.

    TXJDRN replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I think we all went through the same thing as new nurses. I found that taking my time to select a good site is one of keys to success. Try to relax (easier said than done) and feel the sponginess of...