Batman25

Batman25

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  1. Using BSN when you have not earned it

    Batman25 replied to sportsmom84's topic in General Nursing

    This is a case where I'd just mind my own business and not give it another thought. Your employer knows and is allowing it. My guess is it is because they are so close to graduating they are being...

  2. Changes After an Offer Letter Was Signed

    Batman25 replied to ScwwcS's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry you are going through all of this. It really is terrible. The job in Chicago seems to be open again but they don't see all too together either. I would go with the one you think will...

  3. Nurse's aides are running the the floor.

    Batman25 replied to sprout2010's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would be looking for another job. This place isn't realistic and more importantly their guidelines are dangerous to your license and more importantly the patients. Have them put this in writing...

  4. Everyone's wearing scrubs...is this good?

    Batman25 replied to caregiver1977's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed.

  5. Inappropriate family members

    Batman25 replied to soxfan80's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately patients and families like this often can't be reasoned with so it's often a long ugly stay. Make your NM aware. Make sure this family is given to a new nurse every day so no one gets...

  6. Lost and confused new nurse.

    Batman25 replied to heart_for_you's topic in General Nursing

    Mnay new nurses and even experienced ones feel as you do. There isn't enough time to really care for our patients in the way many of us would like to. We can get them their meds, change dressings,...

  7. Fed up with the "rules"

    Batman25 replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    Stop and drink your water and remember to pee. I learned this the hard way with a roaring UTI by not taking better care of myself. Learn from my

  8. Inept Supervisors

    Batman25 replied to Plasticgloworm's topic in General Nursing

    She's harming patients and someone needs to be made aware of that fact pronto. Patients should come before who is friends with who and who is feeling insecure. Let someone know about the errors and...

  9. If manager asks about new job when I give notice.....do I tell????

    Batman25 replied to kimbalotz's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't want them to know tell them in a firm but polite way that you are going to a position that is a better fit as mentioned above. It's honest and enough info for a place you have decided to...

  10. To ask or not to ask: Approach manager about a possible poor reference?

    Batman25 replied to kimbalotz's topic in Nursing Career

    It's possible she didn't give you a bad reference. Many facilites will allow a manager to turn down the request of a nurse requesting a tranfer. They are given the right to say no if they don't want...

  11. To ask or not to ask: Approach manager about a possible poor reference?

    Batman25 replied to kimbalotz's topic in Nursing Career

    Did they leave for another facility or transfer within? We have a policy in place that you need to stay in your position for one year before you can transfer to another department. It is 15 months for...

  12. To ask or not to ask: Approach manager about a possible poor reference?

    Batman25 replied to kimbalotz's topic in Nursing Career

    That's my guess as to what happened here as well. And now both departments are losing out on a great nurse because she has taken a job elsewhere and I don't blame her for doing so. Sad it came to this...

  13. Sigh. Is this really how we are graded?

    Batman25 replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    Patients and families like this are unfortunately a dime a dozen. They have big egos and even bigger insecurity issues so they lie, create drama, etc. all to get the attention they lack in real life....

  14. "The Code Blue Disturbed The Other Patients" - Shame on you bad nurses!

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

    Your manager is a moron. Tell the patients if they have a prob with the loud codes you will be more than happy to stay silent if they ever have one.

  15. Difference in role between LVN/ST and RN in the OR?

    Batman25 replied to Skwidward's topic in Operating Room

    From a purely financial standpoint you should go the RN route. You will make double the money if not more. As a RN you can scrub or you can circulate whereas a ST can only fulfill one role. If you...

  16. improper charting vs backstabbing?

    Batman25 replied to ferretface's topic in General Nursing

    That's inappropriate and your supervisor on up will have a crapper when they hear. Things like that aren't to go into charts and this nurse should know better. Even worse is that two nurses were...

  17. what should i do?

    Batman25 replied to eternalbride's topic in General Nursing

    Apply to a community college. Chances are good there will be a waiting list so you will have time to take pre-req courses and re-take any class they suggest you take

  18. HIPPA Training!

    Batman25 replied to Mrs. Sparkle Pants's topic in General Nursing

    Unprofessional and frightening that those teaching it can't even get it right. That's just

  19. Call light response time policy and procedure

    Batman25 replied to MYRN2016's topic in General Nursing

    I guess if I'm running down the hall because my patient can't breathe but there is a call light on for a patient requesting their tenth glass of ice I should stop. It's only right. I mean the patient...

  20. HIPAA privacy question

    Batman25 replied to nurseandre34's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    This wouldn't be a violation as the patient has the right to bring her mother into the exam room. I do however think this should be a good learning experience for your friend for the future. Next time...

  21. concierge ? Really?

    Batman25 replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    But that would make sense and we can't have that. God forbid we do something practical and wise. How sad and shameful that instead of benefitting the whole they cater to a very small minority? Typical...

  22. Watch your manners please..

    Batman25 replied to DedHedRN's topic in General Nursing

    As someone mentioned above they wouldn't be asking for a casket. The hospital wouldn't even stock them. I think they were asking about a cath kit as indicated above as well. They sound similiar and in...

  23. How do you chart verbal aggression by a client?

    Batman25 replied to RxOnly's topic in General Nursing

    I do the same as many others. Quote it word for word. That's proper documentation

  24. Time for some introspective criticism perhaps?

    Batman25 replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    Staffing should be a management issue but I agree the ones who suffer most are the other nurses. What we should do is ban together and stop accepting assignments that aren't safe and potentially put...

  25. Visitors chasing you down the hallway....

    Batman25 replied to KSU-SN's topic in General Nursing

    You have too many patients to provide safe and adequate care on a M/S floor. The nurses should ban together and stop accepting assignments that aren't safe. You won't get more help until you make it...