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  1. Termination

    FutureERDoc posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, I am actually an ER technician and was recently terminated for suturing a patient. I was under the supervision of the MD, but still terminated for practising outside of my job scope. I actually...

  2. Termination

    FutureERDoc replied to FutureERDoc's topic in General Nursing

    Well the reaming and the disapproval of my action that I have received on this site has actually been beneficial. I certainly won't do it again or any other procedure until I am in medical school; I...

  3. Termination

    FutureERDoc replied to FutureERDoc's topic in General Nursing

    At the time of the incident; I truly didn't believe that I was doing anything wrong, but after being terminated for it, I quickly realized the 'legal' aspect of what I did. I am aware that I am not...

  4. Termination

    FutureERDoc replied to FutureERDoc's topic in General Nursing

    Well, actually, I didn't tell anyone about the procedure. One of the other ER techs walked in and saw me doing some sutures and she alerted the ER manager. This same tech once handed her badge to...

  5. Termination

    FutureERDoc replied to FutureERDoc's topic in General Nursing

    Well in reality, EVERYTHING is out of scope of practice for an EMT/ ER Technician. We are simply not allowed to do anything unless it has been approved or assigned to us by a physician or nurse,...

  6. Termination

    FutureERDoc replied to FutureERDoc's topic in General Nursing

    The reason why I think that nurses could help, or at least have advice is simply because of the fact that nurses run hospitals. The doctor did speak up and so did the medical director, both saying...