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Yes, it is under his name, but you share a part of that liability. You can better protect yourself by becoming more prepared. If what he's doing is wrong, DO NOT EXECUTE IT. The best way to know what is right and wrong is to arm yourself with knowledge, that way, you can better judge the situations he's throwing at you. If everything blows off (which is at the expense of the patient, of course), your nurses notes will eventually save you, providing you did the right thing. Otherwise, you'll get tied with him and share his misfortunes. By the way, a book about Nursing Jurisprudence may better aid you. It can help you avoid legal issues in the future.

Walking away seems most logical, but that would also make you weak. The risky method is to stay strong... if you can survive it, you'll emerge a better nurse. Anyway, it's your call.

Well, that is pretty much up to you. But if you'd ask me, I'm more on the practical side... the job that offers more benefit, and guarantees success. The way I see it, both jobs are within your capacity, so why not just choose the better?

Hospitals are finding more favor in those with experience than those without any experience. However, I know of friends who got their job after graduating. It's a matter of determination, luck, and skill.

Sad to say, but it is likely that he's going to be denied unless he would be able to walk again.

To be honest Mik, no one was born with a nursing pin. What I'm trying to say is that Nursing is learned, never acquired, so don't be discouraged when you think you're slow or lousy in the area. It's natural, but the question there is... do you want to improve? From what I see in you... you seem willing to learn and develop and this is important grounds for a successful career. I'd say go for it. Training could be tough, but you'll get use to it. Trust me. When I was a student, I was also scared... but after successive tries, I just noticed that I was getting better. Learn from your mistakes... it'll help you become better.

Have you tried discussing this with your supervisor?

No. It won't make you un-hireable, however, if it starts interrupting your work, then that's another story. Go consult your physician regarding your disease. I believe there are ways of taming it so as it does not progress.

There's nothing strange with that either. Different people elicit or submit to different emotions. In your case, hormonal changes may be a factor. I remember postpartum women being prone to postpartum blues and it's also related to hormonal changes. It might be the same with menopausal.

In my opinion. YES. While this does not apply to everybody, the statistics have shown quite a remarkable evidence. Stress, I believe is the major factor that contributes to these accidents.

I don't see anything wrong with it. Maybe her resemblance to your grandma made you cry, as it made you feel like you've missed your grandma. That's just natural. We are nurses, and nurses are human beings too... we have emotions. Just as long as this emotion does not interfere with your work (ie. get you to absent from duty), it's alright. To tell the truth, I also got carried away sometimes... and to think it wasn't even my relative sounds kind of weird, but sometimes it does happen.

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If I remember correctly, talking on a cellfone or attending to other personal matters while on work is strictly prohibited on any job. Most especially in a job where life may be at stake. You can inform your superior about this coworker's attitude. Or better yet, tell your coworker about his/her conduct first. Remind him/her that it's "unprofessional".

No, it's not always the nurses' fault. Nurses and doctors have their own jurisdiction. Doctors do the diagnosis, and the orders. Nurses do the assists, the carrying out of orders, and the taking care of patient. If a doctor fails to made an order, it's his fault, however, for the sake of the patient, a well-informed nurse may remind the doctor. It's all about helping each other really. This is how both professions team up. Now, if the error was made under your jurisdiction (ie. the patient falls from bed) then it's your fault. But, in this case, it was the doctor's fault since he failed to provide an order, which was supposed to be his/her task.

In my opinion, the above resignation letter is the way to go. It's better than going AWOL. You don't have to feel guilty because you had your reasons, and I'm sure they'll accept it. Just inform them ahead of time so they could find you a reliever.