Katillac RN

That's not a pic of me. That's Nurse Ratched from One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest for you young pups.

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    Is this insubordination? How do I deal with this PSW?

    Katillac replied to guest1048932's topic in General Nursing

    You sound really angry. I think it might be because there is some information you don't have. Or maybe you've been unlucky enough to work with some bad, lazy nurses. There are bad apples in every...
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    Vent

    Katillac replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in General Nursing

    What the nasty passive aggressive side of me wants to do is say sweetly with a huge smile, "Oh, dear! I think you have the wrong room, or maybe the wrong building. We are a group of hospital RNs who...
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    How to retain nurses?

    Katillac replied to old&improved's topic in General Nursing

    These are some great ideas, Ruby Vee, and a good example of policies of meaningful retention efforts that don't need to cost a
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    Conflict of Interest

    Katillac replied to Divine-LPN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

    In situations like this, I find it useful to use language similar to what I used with my kids when they related incidents of unclear veracity: "Wow, that's a really involved story! Now, is there...
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    How to retain nurses?

    Katillac replied to old&improved's topic in General Nursing

    Attribution: I'm quoting myself from another post. Feel free to copy and paste every time you get asked the same stupid retention question. "Comedienne Brett Butler says of her devotion to her second...
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    Is this insubordination? How do I deal with this PSW?

    Katillac replied to guest1048932's topic in General Nursing

    Couldn't agree more. And most schools have exactly zero tolerance for a student practicing outside their scope, or refusing to respect boundaries set by instructors or God forbid a facility nurse in a...
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    Is this insubordination? How do I deal with this PSW?

    Katillac replied to guest1048932's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure about where you are, but I think this is a little alarmist. I am responsible for seeing to it that appropriate care is given on my shift, for example I am liable if a CNA doesn't feed or...
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    Work from Home Case Management

    Katillac replied to VioletaRockos's topic in General Nursing

    Every position is different. When I did remote case management, I was responsible for a level of productivity and billables which were very reasonable. I could absolutely walk the dog or go to a...
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    Threatened by employer

    Katillac replied to wengee's topic in General Nursing

    It seems like you feel you have an agreement, or at least have expectations of your boss: you "help run the company" and he backs you up. You thought you were part of a family, and your boss let you...
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    Fired for bad leadership - board of nursing investigating

    Katillac replied to jjoechezzz's topic in General Nursing

    Some links the OP may find useful: Maine Nurse Practice Act Table of Contents for Chapter 31: NURSES AND NURSING Definition of unprofessional conduct...
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    Quitting after 2nd week on the job?!

    Katillac replied to Onco's topic in General Nursing

    We can't give legal advice on allnurses. It's against TOS. But there have been many threads on allnurses about your question and I believe it was also answered in the Ask A Nurse Attorney section...
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    Facility does not provide breaks - What can we do?

    Katillac replied to Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD's topic in Nursing Career

    Buddy nurse or not, if you wear a walkie and are required to respond while you are on break, you are not having an uninterrupted break. Blow them in to the DOL at the very
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    Co-worker Impersonating a Nurse - Am I obligated to report this to the BON?

    Katillac replied to Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry, I missed this until now! I'd recommend the OP report him to management. Someone misrepresenting themselves as an RN to patients, staff and other agencies is a risk to everyone
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    What actions give you a discipline type on your license?

    Katillac replied to Red_Diamond's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing boards are responsible for seeing that the publice is safe from nurse misconduct. To avoid discipline, read the nurse practice act for your state and stick to it. In addition, don't steal...
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    Triage scenario, opinions needed.

    Katillac replied to Jasel's topic in Emergency

    I'm trying to imagine a scenario where hospital staff would have a legal right to hold anyone; that's a law enforcement role. Decline to discharge, yes, and the patient is then free to leave AMA. Try...
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    Sexual harrassment or just an old creep?

    Katillac replied to CBlover's topic in General Nursing

    Can't agree more with the commenters who are encouraging you to be direct. But I would throw in a nod to your part in the dynamic, as in, "I know we've developed a very friendly relationship, but I...
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    Is this legal?

    Katillac replied to BeenThere2012's topic in General Nursing

    This seems to be a commonly held belief. Does anybody have a shred of evidence it's
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    Is this legal?

    Katillac replied to BeenThere2012's topic in General Nursing

    There is no law that says facilities must confiscate controlled or illegal substances. In fact, if they confiscate they are then in possession of said substances, which is
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    Is this legal?

    Katillac replied to BeenThere2012's topic in General Nursing

    Am I the crazy one here? Abiding by a federal law prohibiting marijuana possession means specifically you don't possess marijuana, not that you steal it from somebody. Because that's what confiscating...
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    OB class makes me depressed...

    Katillac replied to erikathered's topic in General Students

    I was in the middle of Maternal Child Health when I found out my son and DIL were pregnant with my first grandchild. It slammed into me at that moment it was very unlikely I would ever have another...
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    Hospice runner

    Katillac replied to Nurseesg's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    If the nurse that's dispatched is an RN, I can't imagine why that nurse wouldn't be the one to call the MD. To dispatch someone to then assess, then communicate the assessment to the triage nurse who...
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    I would really love....

    Katillac replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    OK, if there can be an ellipses patrol, can I be the grammar police for a minute? I know what she meant was she doesn't believe her children should receive vaccinations, but you can't not believe in...
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    New job offer, letter of resignation

    Katillac replied to cleback's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you are starting as a part of a group and delaying the start disadvantages you, I'd definitely wait to give notice until I got the offer in writing. There's many a slip twixt the cup and the...
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    Care Package Ideas

    Katillac replied to Katillac's topic in General Students

    Thank you so much for the terrific suggestions! I incorporated several in my shopping. I also found a You Can Do It key chain and a Fidget Spinner for $1 each. My lucky
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    Care Package Ideas

    Katillac posted a topic in General Students

    Hi, Nursing Students! I'm wondering what you might like to get in a care package from home. So far for my grandaughter I've thought of coffee gift card, granola bars, hand sanitizer, insoles, Advil,...