BabyLady

BabyLady BSN, RN

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  1. Opinion vs. legality -- a rant

    BabyLady replied to PetiteOpRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just because it doesn't require a license, doesn't mean the state doesn't require the facility to do bare-minimum training. No license doesn't give the facility an allowance to do a free-for-all. So...

  2. The role of CNMs in abortion care

    BabyLady replied to cthomson's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I think the OP was trying to avoid an abortion debate, which I 100% agree with. The "surgical" procedures that you are referring to that CNM's already perform are missing one key element: A placenta....

  3. The role of CNMs in abortion care

    BabyLady replied to cthomson's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I am posting from a medica standpoint. An abortion is a surgical procedure that if not done correctly, or knowing what to do in case of a major complication, can lead to infection, complications...

  4. Failed drug test

    BabyLady replied to coolpeach's topic in General Nursing

    And they should have...to verify that you had a valid prescription before anything was reported back, because that would have avoided your suspension

  5. Failed drug test

    BabyLady replied to coolpeach's topic in General Nursing

    Keyword: Punitive. Because the drug testing company never completed due diligence in performing the drug test. Seriously...you really need to read up on guidelines that regulate this

  6. Failed drug test

    BabyLady replied to coolpeach's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for making my point FOR ME!!!! Gross negligence is more far reaching in the actual practice and application of law...thank you for pulling up a very narrow dictionary definition of it, but...

  7. HIPPA and finding someone who cares

    BabyLady replied to CaptKris's topic in General Nursing

    When creditors have to inform their customers about a breach in confidentiality....it does not apply to a case like described by the OP. That has to do with stolen information or a computer system...

  8. Jehovah's Witness nurses in the critical care unit?

    BabyLady replied to asdf88's topic in Critical Care

    VERY

  9. HIPPA and finding someone who cares

    BabyLady replied to CaptKris's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are just trying to get some kind of attention or crap stirred up. Just like the other posters said, you are not associated with the gov't agency so therefore, you have no right to keep any...

  10. Failed drug test

    BabyLady replied to coolpeach's topic in General Nursing

    Stress IS recoverable in court when it was tempered by gross negligence. That is what we have here: Gross negligence. The legal term is punitive damages. Do you even have a basic knowledge of how drug...

  11. Failed drug test

    BabyLady replied to coolpeach's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, typo. I meant the drug testing

  12. How does BON handle + marijuana screens from nurses in states that have legalized it?

    BabyLady replied to Neveranurseagain's topic in General Nursing

    If you do your research on MJ, true, organic MJ does not have the same level of harmful effects as cigarettes. You cannot compare the two. Cigarettes are not an organic product...they are heavily...

  13. How does BON handle + marijuana screens from nurses in states that have legalized it?

    BabyLady replied to Neveranurseagain's topic in General Nursing

    However, that hasn't been tested in ANY federal court, thus the controversy. Boards of Nursing are State, not Federal

  14. Pt's mom asks to you lie to the pt---What to do?

    BabyLady replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in General Nursing

    I would inform the physician that the patient has not been informed and let them handle it. If you make a decision like that yourself, that could land you in hot water. The age of the patient and...

  15. How does BON handle + marijuana screens from nurses in states that have legalized it?

    BabyLady replied to Neveranurseagain's topic in General Nursing

    I would disagree with that, mainly because I know of someone years ago that failed a drug test that smoked exactly two "joints" about two weeks prior to a drug test...that probably wouldn't constitute...

  16. How does BON handle + marijuana screens from nurses in states that have legalized it?

    BabyLady replied to Neveranurseagain's topic in General Nursing

    I would guess it would be treated like any other drug: If you have a prescription for it, you are allowed to use it. Just like any opiate, depressant, etc However, just like with any prescription...

  17. Failed drug test

    BabyLady replied to coolpeach's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, because the nurse was suspended over an error and the insurmountable stress that it has caused her. Obviously, you probaby don't have a concept of facing the possibility of losing a job when you...

  18. HIPPA and finding someone who cares

    BabyLady replied to CaptKris's topic in General Nursing

    Before you make a mountain out of a molehill, understand that it is not a HIPAA violation for honest mistakes to be made...that is not the purpose of HIPAA. It usually states in the cover page that...

  19. Blogging and HIPAA

    BabyLady replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Nursing

    The situation would have to be unique enough to where the patient could be identified. That is going to be impossibe, especially if gender, age, etc, is changed. No patient knows of how many...

  20. Failed drug test

    BabyLady replied to coolpeach's topic in General Nursing

    I can tell you now that you not only have a workers comp claim but another lawsuit as well. If you are being treated by a physician, you are legally protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act...

  21. I cant read MD handwriting! Ack!

    BabyLady replied to Trubie's topic in General Nursing

    After he gets several calls, he'll start writing neater. Our facility has this policy: If the nurse cannot read the handwriting, they show it to another more experienced nurse, if she cannot read it...

  22. Jehovah's Witness nurses in the critical care unit?

    BabyLady replied to asdf88's topic in Critical Care

    If there is a person present at the code, regardless of where they are standing, that cannot connect an IV, then they probaby don't need to be working the code-at all. They need to stay out of the...

  23. Possible exposure to Hep C from needle stick

    BabyLady replied to RNmom24's topic in General Nursing

    ...and how would that delay care? You are supposed to use universal precautions. You are supposed to report a needlestick when it happens. If you CHOOSE not to do these things, knowing the patient's...

  24. Possible exposure to Hep C from needle stick

    BabyLady replied to RNmom24's topic in General Nursing

    I would always report a needlestick regardless of the patient's status, and here is why. 1. Unless there is a medical reason for it, routine testing of Hepatitis and HIV does not occur in the...

  25. what would be your ideal whiteboard?

    BabyLady replied to snoopdrew's topic in General Nursing

    My ideal white board: 1. Patient name. 2. Physican 3. Current Nurse 4. Insurance Company 5. Smoker/Non-Smoker. 6. Number of Complaints during the length of stay. 7. Level of Difficulty in...