JKL33

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    Discontinuing medications !

    JKL33 replied to Monie301's topic in Patient Medications

    It would have been good to ask her, in a professional manner, for her rationale for what she said, I.e. what law, policy or principle she was referring to specifically. For example (and I'm just...
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    Not a good fit

    JKL33 replied to BeachLife_AKB's topic in General Nursing

    Leave. Miserable people wreak so much havoc. Well, but be logical: Would you assess this person as someone who cares what is important to you? No. Telling her put her directly in a position to...
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    Is this a HIPAA violation?

    JKL33 replied to guest0000005's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    LOL. We probably couldn't have water at the nurse's station because of HIPAA. Wait, that was Jake-o. Or, um, OSHA. Maybe the fire marshall. Who knows. It was somebody though. Somebody said it....
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    Buying a House on a Nurse's Income: How Do Nurses Afford $450,000+ Houses?

    JKL33 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I definitely wouldn't. I'm not sure why anyone would sign up to be treated like a cross between a 2-year-old, a pack mule and a criminal by some humongous money-making corporation and not make a...
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    Feeling off about job

    JKL33 replied to Cmanursestudenta's topic in General Nursing

    I don't take well to this kind of threat at all. Experienced it once as a threat to an entire group of nurses, not individually, but that makes no difference to me. I will not be treated like a...
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    Civility in Nursing

    JKL33 replied to greysfan_LPN2RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think it depends on how the word is used. There absolutely are bullies. There are also stressed reactions from people whose normal MO is not to terrorize or bully anyone. Here's my theory:...
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    Update to: Should I switch to days even though it is harder as a new nurse or stay at nights where it’s short staffed? Part 2

    JKL33 replied to Yadiya's topic in General Nursing

    One person or another is going to have something to say about whatever it is. Worse if they decide to gossip about it, too--which happens often enough. I would much rather investigate things and make...
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    What's next? Do I quit?

    JKL33 replied to Lyly2021's topic in General Nursing

    Probably what I would do: Speak with the manager and state that you have made a mistake (or misunderstood the scheduling process, etc.) and that you are not able to work random day shifts. Personally...
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    Update to: Should I switch to days even though it is harder as a new nurse or stay at nights where it’s short staffed? Part 2

    JKL33 replied to Yadiya's topic in General Nursing

    Very wise advice! IMO doing a lot of things at work quietly/without needing to share problems, thoughts and plans with everyone is the way to do things. The less they know, the less there is for them...
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    Critical Thinking - Need Help!

    JKL33 replied to jennsrn's topic in General Nursing

    You've got it figured out. Now you just need to do it. When you feel panic coming on, remember that the place is not going to go up in flames while you take 60 seconds or 2 minutes (or more) to think...
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    COVID In The House—Literally!

    JKL33 replied to T-Bird78's topic in Disaster Preparation

    ((Hugs)). Hang in
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    I think I’ll be fired and I really do need to vent my fears

    JKL33 replied to direw0lf's topic in General Nursing

    And no need to. That isn't going to take you forward. The worst thing is that someone mean, insecure and inappropriate who already had space in your head (but never should have) managed to get...
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    missed a med

    JKL33 replied to caring_witch's topic in Patient Medications

    It's going to be okay. If you are in a position think it through so as to understand why or how it was missed that would be helpful. Next, if you legitimately believe you are not properly...
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    Is this a HIPAA violation?

    JKL33 replied to guest0000005's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    The bottom line is that about the time you are asking whether something is a HIPAA violation, you should understand that there's a good chance it's a violation of your facility's privacy practices or...
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    Why did we accept this patient?

    JKL33 replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    That's true. There's no problem in properly executing a transfer to a facility that has resources the sending hospital doesn't have. However, the OP did state that in the latter case the hospital...
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    Mandatory Staff Pictures In Patient Rooms

    JKL33 replied to ClassOf2004's topic in General Nursing

    Even better would be to stop devoting so much energy (and plenty of money) to various gimmicks and just do what it takes to support excellent patient care. This single category of behavior (propensity...
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    How important is it as a Nurse to get out of your comfort zone?

    JKL33 replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I gotta say I would not expect this question from someone who likes to tell people exactly how it is and doesn't sugarcoat anything. I would be more apprehensive about the wisdom in having cake...
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    Feeling defeated...

    JKL33 replied to Piper98's topic in General Students

    I'm confused. It's difficult to tell whether you are just taking this too hard or your instructor's evaluation of you has some inconsistencies. It isn't a bad idea to ask for another meeting, but...
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    Patient Terms of Endearment

    JKL33 replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I sort of bristle now when I overhear this. I know that no one means any harm or intends to demean anyone. I know that it is an attempt at being friendly and personal. I know that in some regions it...
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    Improved Trauma/Code Response

    JKL33 replied to canoehead's topic in General Nursing

    It also seems like you need to consider other ways to activate a trauma code without paging
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    I got a verbal warning for not greeting the new Director of Care?

    JKL33 replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    I think the shock is because they are fully used to their bullying being very effective. More of us need to realize our worth as human beings (stop with this everything-is-my-responsibility...
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    Saving Towards Retirement 401K/403B

    JKL33 replied to NurseNate1's topic in General Nursing

    This is an excellent subject to bring up here. Perhaps you might ask the mods to consider moving it into the general forum for more exposure. It is retirement-related but also best aimed at nurses who...
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    Yale Nurse Replaces Fentanyl Vials with Saline

    JKL33 replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing News

    I can appreciate your story and experience. If I had witnessed all of that then I would have also expressed concern. But...part of the problem is that it usually isn't easy for one person to...
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    Yale Nurse Replaces Fentanyl Vials with Saline

    JKL33 replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing News

    I think that is why I have whatever resistance I have to this issue. I basically think healthcare corporations are corrupt with probably few exceptions. Whether they are corrupt or not their...
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    Newborn has antibodies against the coronavirus

    JKL33 replied to sirI's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Wonderful!