Let me illustrate to you something about the futility of worry in any given situation. * If you can in fact change the situation, there is no need to worry. * If there is nothing that you can do to change the situation, then there is still no need to...
Flying ICU RN replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in Nursing
Consider yourself to be implementing the testing/experimentation phase of the scientific method, in proving/disproving your facilities orientation procedure. Now, take your "evidence based" results to management in the form of a formal memo, if you t...
Flying ICU RN replied to themoreyouknow's topic in Nursing
Because the patient and family are laymen, and you are the professional, a very basic premise. You have to push it (whatever the issue) right up to the line of refusal of treatment by the patient or proxy. A caveat, the proxy is not the proxy until ...
Flying ICU RN replied to fallinnstyle's topic in Nursing
Yes, but in the second part of post #5, I'm referring to criminal, or professional wrong doing, not a minor faux pas with your employer over time and attendance and such. I should have been a bit more clear, my apologies.
Flying ICU RN replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in Nursing
I hear you. Just another unfortunate example of how everybody, from the corner bank to the tax man, and everyone in between, have their hand in your pocket. I boycott what I can whenever I can. Professional sports teams? Those idiots wont get a dime ...
Flying ICU RN replied to fallinnstyle's topic in Nursing
Agree with all said here except for one thing. Remember that it's their bat and ball, it's their game, and their rules. If you want to play, you need to sign the mitt when asked with one exception. When an admission of wrongdoing violates your fifth...
Flying ICU RN replied to fallinnstyle's topic in Nursing
Write-ups in general Whenever suddenly presented with a write up of any kind, always print the words "See employees written response" in plain view of your signature. Then write something brief in response and submit it later (a day or so) when clear...
Flying ICU RN replied to chiuli's topic in Nursing
Follow the money (insurance premiums), NP with the collaborating physician would likely be at most risk. In ICU, once they get to us they are more closely watched.
