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  1. MA's Calling Themselves Nurses?

    mscsrjhm replied to Sheri257's topic in General Nursing

    I just don't understand the angst at non-licensed staff being called "nurse". The term has always been a generalization (my opinion). So, to call all the staff "nurses" is to basically say that "we...

  2. CNA's passing meds in ALF. What's your opinion?

    mscsrjhm replied to Marti Ann's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    From the Missouri State Auditor: "Our review of these incident reports showed a substantial number of medication errors, including 903 medication errors over 18 months at one facility. Such errors...

  3. Personal malpractice insurance....yes or no?

    mscsrjhm replied to bam_bam's topic in General Nursing

    Sure, because everybody knows an individual who was pursued by an attorney, lost their house, and auto, and future wages! (NOT) (hehehe)LarryG, it is still obvious that you have NO legal experience,...

  4. Personal malpractice insurance....yes or no?

    mscsrjhm replied to bam_bam's topic in General Nursing

    (sigh), and the misconception

  5. Personal malpractice insurance....yes or no?

    mscsrjhm replied to bam_bam's topic in General Nursing

    No, they don't sue individuals. It gets more brilliant... It would take years, and thousands of dollars. Or, if we go by your thinking... suing an individual costs a next to nothing, and you get...

  6. need some advice on getting family member medical attention against their will

    mscsrjhm replied to rhonda L's topic in General Nursing

    I have to disagree. That is what is so very great about freedom... we don't need to help them. If they ask for help.. then we help. Otherwise, what right do we have to force help on anyone? It is...

  7. Personal malpractice insurance....yes or no?

    mscsrjhm replied to bam_bam's topic in General Nursing

    No doubt you have very little to no experience in the legal field, or you would know what it costs to sue someone. Ridiculous? No. Misinformation? Yes. Other potential sources of revenue? So,...

  8. Medication Aides

    mscsrjhm replied to R.L.Silva's topic in General Nursing

  9. Medication Aides

    mscsrjhm replied to R.L.Silva's topic in General Nursing

    From the Missouri State Auditor: "Our review of these incident reports showed a substantial number of medication errors, including 903 medication errors over 18 months at one facility. Such errors...

  10. Personal malpractice insurance....yes or no?

    mscsrjhm replied to bam_bam's topic in General Nursing

    Not surprising. Insurance company is out to make $$$, they will clip on every extra that won't end up costing them

  11. Personal malpractice insurance....yes or no?

    mscsrjhm replied to bam_bam's topic in General Nursing

    Many non-for-profit carry only the law-appointed amount of insurance in order to become less appealing. One of the first questions asked of potential clients is whether the facility was...

  12. Personal malpractice insurance....yes or no?

    mscsrjhm replied to bam_bam's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks J. Huffman. If nurses will listen to experienced nurses for medical/nursing advice, why won't nurses listen to people experienced in the legal field? Boggles the mind, doesn't it? What is...

  13. Personal malpractice insurance....yes or no?

    mscsrjhm replied to bam_bam's topic in General Nursing

    There are alot of misconceptions regarding malpractice insurance. I worked in the legal field. If nurses will listen to experienced nurses for medical/nursing advice, why won't nurses listen to...

  14. Personal malpractice insurance....yes or no?

    mscsrjhm replied to bam_bam's topic in General Nursing

    Don't know about net/gain. Do know that attorneys will not spend thousands of dollars on "maybe's" Suing individuals who are making house payments, car payments, etc.. isn't something attorneys do....

  15. Personal malpractice insurance....yes or no?

    mscsrjhm replied to bam_bam's topic in General Nursing

    No offense taken bacause, apparently, you are not talking about malpractice anymore? Companies do not sue individuals unless there is gain. That gain might be publicity, affecting issues long term...

  16. Personal malpractice insurance....yes or no?

    mscsrjhm replied to bam_bam's topic in General Nursing

    Jay, Read the whole thread. Hospital's don't cover... the insurance does. Different ball game. The pool of funds... I admit I have never heard of this. Trust me, if there were money other...

  17. Personal malpractice insurance....yes or no?

    mscsrjhm replied to bam_bam's topic in General Nursing

    (J. Huffman, RN... Could use a little help here... How do you explain to people how much it would cost the average attorney to go after a working joe's assets? And that they would never get a return....

  18. Personal malpractice insurance....yes or no?

    mscsrjhm replied to bam_bam's topic in General Nursing

    I refer you to Huffman's post: Is $100 (more or less) a good deal if it's not needed? If nurses "feel better" having malpractice insurance, buy it. But realize it's simply a form of...

  19. Personal malpractice insurance....yes or no?

    mscsrjhm replied to bam_bam's topic in General Nursing

    CSLee3, I was never involved in an asset search...firm didn't mess with it, just went after the insurance. How extensive do they search? Do they perform a search on all staff

  20. Isn't this illegal? Even in Texas?

    mscsrjhm replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Sure seems like an oral contract with the first DON would make it a legal contract, wouldn't

  21. Racial discrimination in Nursing....

    mscsrjhm replied to Barbie38's topic in General Nursing

    QED---what does it

  22. Beat up by a resident, what to do??

    mscsrjhm replied to purple_angel24521's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    1) stand up for yourself. call state and report the attack. 2) document everything... every conversation with administration. have other staff document, date, and sign their conversations. get...

  23. how many times can a human be defibrillated?

    mscsrjhm replied to TinyNurse's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Oddist code I ever saw. Years ago, 36 y/o walked into ICU-IKG with eminent MI, so we were ready. His eyes were open, looking right at us, FOCUSING while we coded him. 7 defibs. first one seemed to...

  24. Candidates Must Address Healthcare Crisis

    mscsrjhm replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Most attorneys are bottom feeders. Medmal being the worst. This includes

  25. Funny quotes from patients

    mscsrjhm replied to RNtoJD's topic in Nursing Humor

    My mother was in pre-op when the Doc was questioning her about allergies. He said "How did you find out you were allergic to formaldehyde?" Mom said "I had a reaction when they kids tried to embalm...