Batman25

Batman25

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  1. Help!! Sticky situation relating to "abuse"

    Batman25 replied to RNwithquestions's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm sorry this happened to you. I do think you got caught in the crosshairs but I feel confident no complaint was made against you by this family. On the contrary, they are prob your best ally. You...

  2. Do Nurses Have to Make Their Home Addresses Public?

    Batman25 replied to HappyMeNow's topic in General Nursing

    They don't post our addresses in the state I live and work. If you are in a state that does I would change your home address to your work

  3. charge nurse tried to make me go to work with allergic reaction

    Batman25 replied to thanx2mj's topic in General Nursing

    No way would I make an issue here. Get better, go back to work, and do a great

  4. Spouses/Visitors In Patient's Beds

    Batman25 replied to jpmrt's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We allow it as long as patient isn't critical and it doesn't impede in their care. Not many actually climb in the bed but it happens from time to time. It isn't always couples either as we have...

  5. Strep - Call in or go anyways?

    Batman25 replied to TX_nurse_08's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely stay home and get

  6. Electrical cord inside the Foley, pt from ICU

    Batman25 replied to Asystole RN's topic in General Nursing

    My lady parts heard about your patient's lady parts getting music and she is pretty ticked. She is writing up her list of demands as I type. lol Great thread.

  7. does anyone out there copy charts to save time?

    Batman25 replied to lordgregoryrn's topic in General Nursing

    Now that you've been advised not to do it just refrain from it in the future. This really isn't something you should be doing so just live and learn. I would tell your boss it won't happen again and...

  8. NON-Nurses Giving Shots in MD Offices

    Batman25 replied to nyforlove's topic in General Nursing

    My heart almost jumped out of my chest reading

  9. So if all nurses are heroes.......

    Batman25 replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

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  10. Personal info was shared -HIPPA violation?

    Batman25 replied to Quienes's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    If the family friend reported it to the compliance officer I would first f/u with them. There is no doubt this is a HIPAA violation and a big one at that. They shared patient name, number, and health...

  11. Are nurses "above" menial pt tasks?

    Batman25 replied to trauma_lama's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think anyone in patient care from doctors to nurses to aides to admin is above performing any form of patient care within their scope of practice. I don't consider any care given by anyone in...

  12. Time to call a duck a duck, part II

    Batman25 replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is nursing. The common goal for all should be to help patients in various ways. Sometimes it is in an emergency and surgery for others it is to have a baby and for others to help them die with...

  13. Patient hygiene-How far is too far?

    Batman25 replied to derikajames's topic in General Nursing

    Whether it be beneficial to their health or not a patient has the right to refuse any and all care whether it be a foley, mammogram, rectal exam, etc. It is their call not ours. You document it and...

  14. An open letter to the ER triage nurse

    Batman25 replied to laurasc's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The triage nurse can't legally leave the triage area to get you to the bathroom because it would put her and the facility at a liability should something happen to someone in the waiting room or...

  15. An open letter to the ER triage nurse

    Batman25 replied to laurasc's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Send it. Whether it makes her think twice in the future who knows but you will feel better knowing you did your part to call the issue to her attention. You could also send a letter to hospital...

  16. Can you teach a old dog new tricks???

    Batman25 replied to Maco's topic in General Nursing

    I say go for it!! You will never know if it is right for you until you give it a shot. And while being comfortable can be a good thing being complacent really isn't. Sounds like this is the perfect...

  17. to email or not to email my instructor about my grade...

    Batman25 replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    I would offer to do an extra credit project. If that doesn't work try and take it again ASAP while the info is still

  18. Quick question on civil lawsuits..

    Batman25 replied to lilkuz06's topic in General Nursing

    And this is another example of why you should ALWAYS carry your own malpractice

  19. When does the responsibility of a nurse start/end ?

    Batman25 replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    DO NOT go to that meeting alone. DO bring a lawyer or union rep that will have your back with you. DO NOT sign anything you don't agree with. DO start looking for another job. They are looking to get...

  20. TMI

    Batman25 replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    Why not just tell them it's inappropriate and residents/visitors can hear them? Seems a simple solution that could work. Before I report them I would give them the opportunity to correct it. If they...

  21. Refusing Patients' Requests: Can it be done?

    Batman25 replied to George4life's topic in General Nursing

    Always answer your call light as it could be an emergency. I have denied requests and encouraged patients to be self sufficient. If they say they can't reach the water, phone, etc. I move it closer so...

  22. How does Safe Harbor work??

    Batman25 replied to rainbowsandsunshine's topic in General Nursing

    No, it wouldn't. A lawyer would have a field day. We were always taught to flat out refuse the assignment if we felt we couldn't provide safe care and our license was potentially at

  23. Did i do the right thing?

    Batman25 replied to CNA Dinky's topic in General Nursing

    ALWAYS report to the patient's nurse. NEVER rely on someone else to do it. Consider it a good lesson learned and move

  24. What does it mean??!!

    Batman25 replied to dienne's topic in General Nursing

    Keep us posted on how things go. Pulling for

  25. What would you do?

    Batman25 replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    They are using you and totally disrespecting you. Tell them you signed up for 10 hours not 14 hours and are flat out not available to do those shifts and then stand by that. If you relent they know...