SC_RNDude

SC_RNDude

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  1. Malpractice insurance?

    SC_RNDude replied to Mockingjay's topic in General Nursing

    The employer covers your liability. And if you are ever one of the few unlucky ones who has to defend yourself to the BON, you can always hire an attorney. And it will be an attorney of your...

  2. confessions of a RRT

    SC_RNDude replied to yahoomagoo's topic in General Nursing

    Surgeons, especially cardiothoracic surgeons, are sweet as pie. As are OR nurses. I'm sure you will get along

  3. Pearson Vue Trick

    SC_RNDude replied to spoontime's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Seriously?

  4. What would you do?

    SC_RNDude replied to 3men1lady's topic in General Nursing

    "I had called the BON and they said that there was no way to have it removed since I had a conference with representatives of the board but no disciplinarily action was taken against me." Im usually...

  5. Is hospital nursing a necessary rite of passage?

    SC_RNDude replied to RosieBrooklyn's topic in General Nursing

    If you are lucky you could get an "office" job right away. Others have. However, I wouldn't go into nursing counting on that to happen. Most jobs are in hospitals, nursing homes/rehab

  6. Is this a crime?

    SC_RNDude replied to itsybitsy's topic in General Nursing

    Are you talking about a law against impersonating, or just in general? In most cases, intent is not part of a particular law. For example, if you are caught speeding, you will get a ticket regardless...

  7. People think nursing is overpaid?!

    SC_RNDude replied to Good Morning, Gil's topic in General Nursing

    What is your masters and national certifications

  8. Finally got malpractice insurance.

    SC_RNDude replied to quazar's topic in General Nursing

    I would have thought you might go back and look. Here is a cut and paste from my post you are referring to: "One thing for everyone to think about...a nurse liability policy costs about $100 for...

  9. Finally got malpractice insurance.

    SC_RNDude replied to quazar's topic in General Nursing

    I can relate to that! If ever you are so inclined to start a thread on another topic, I would love to know your thoughts on charting by nurses. I often feel like some of my co-workers chart too many...

  10. Finally got malpractice insurance.

    SC_RNDude replied to quazar's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. I read your story, and that sucks! I acknowledge that not having the insurance is a bit of a gamble. Here is how I see it: I'll save roughly $2500 by not purchasing the policy over the next...

  11. Finally got malpractice insurance.

    SC_RNDude replied to quazar's topic in General Nursing

    I never said I was paying $300 a month for auto

  12. Finally got malpractice insurance.

    SC_RNDude replied to quazar's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry about that! It happens to me frequently here, too. I don't know why I did

  13. Finally got malpractice insurance.

    SC_RNDude replied to quazar's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not trying to change your mind. As I alluded to above, I'm trying to get a compelling argument from someone to change mine. It's cheaper than Starbucks doesn't do it for me, as at least when I...

  14. Finally got malpractice insurance.

    SC_RNDude replied to quazar's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe in the military it's different, but I think Risk Manager covered in detail about the possibility of the "employer washing their hands of you." What I was trying to point out to some, and maybe...

  15. Finally got malpractice insurance.

    SC_RNDude replied to quazar's topic in General Nursing

    I've thought about that before. But on a website this big, with tens of thousands of nurses on everyday, and where topics such as "The Pearson Vue Trick", and "I have to get a flu shot" reappear with...

  16. Finally got malpractice insurance.

    SC_RNDude replied to quazar's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, you only have to buy liability insurance for auto. I choose to buy more then that, because I know if I'm in a wreck I will be out of a lot of money without it. I would still buy liability...

  17. Finally got malpractice insurance.

    SC_RNDude replied to quazar's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate the example of a nurse needing their own policy. Probably not enough for me to think I need it, as this is the only example I have heard of here or on AN and some elements of the story...

  18. Finally got malpractice insurance.

    SC_RNDude replied to quazar's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't think I was criticizing anyone. Just trying to understand. I'm starting my 7th year as a nurse. I had my own liability policy until about a year ago. Over the past few years always...

  19. Finally got malpractice insurance.

    SC_RNDude replied to quazar's topic in General Nursing

    So, it seems having her own policy wasn't of much

  20. Finally got malpractice insurance.

    SC_RNDude replied to quazar's topic in General Nursing

    You have been a nurse a long time. I would like to hear of all the nurses you have known that have been sued and have their own liability insurance kick in to save them. Please

  21. Finally got malpractice insurance.

    SC_RNDude replied to quazar's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with this logic. I also spend an extra $100 a year on a policy that protects my house in the event of a meteor strike. I feel so much better...just in

  22. Worried about leaving contract

    SC_RNDude replied to Leeonnaf14's topic in General Nursing

    I don't get it. You had to move out, and your response was to give up your job and drive cross country? I think there is more to the story you aren't

  23. I'm in tears--to accept or decline?

    SC_RNDude replied to esrun77's topic in General Nursing

    There is a small possibility it could help you get the job you want. In my opinion, I think you would be better off spending your time preparing for clinicals and doing well in school. Make...

  24. Is it wrong to request PTO because you've been assigned a shift you don't want?

    SC_RNDude replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    Your PTO is yours to use however you want. As long as you are adhering to the rules to request and use it, it doesn't matter what you are using it

  25. FREE Colleges?! & How it affects Nursing

    SC_RNDude replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of discussion here based on a false premise. Free college is no where close to becoming