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mscsrjhm

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  1. Should I get malpractice insurance NOW!?!

    mscsrjhm replied to jschut's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    And the firefighter? policeman? auto mechanic? pharmacist? Shouldn't they be responsible if they make a mistake that harms someone? I am not anti-responsibility. I am anti-mis-information and...

  2. Should I get malpractice insurance NOW!?!

    mscsrjhm replied to jschut's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Where to start: Okay, I mistakenly gave you PCN, causing brain damage. I have been a sincere, hard working nurse, my record shows this. Your family files suit, the facilities insurance attorneys...

  3. Should I get malpractice insurance NOW!?!

    mscsrjhm replied to jschut's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Such a rarity..... do we carry meteorite insurance? Again, my anger is at the misinformation perpertated by the $$$ for the $$$ to get the

  4. Should I get malpractice insurance NOW!?!

    mscsrjhm replied to jschut's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    So, if every nurse is paying 90$ a year for a mythical threat... this is what I am talking about. Billions of dollars from hardworking people. What a great

  5. Should I get malpractice insurance NOW!?!

    mscsrjhm replied to jschut's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Being willing to take responsibility for your own actions is a very different issue from malpractice insurance. As far as being naive- who do you think the insurance covers? the door? the front step?...

  6. Should I get malpractice insurance NOW!?!

    mscsrjhm replied to jschut's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Understood. So, keeping her confidentiality: what was the lawsuit about? It is Extremely unusual for an attorney to "go after" a nurse who doesn't have insurance. If she was working at a hospital,...

  7. Should I get malpractice insurance NOW!?!

    mscsrjhm replied to jschut's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If you are an informed person, you will consider all options. I am an intelligent nurse. Happen to also have legal experience in medmal/neglect. (I really am not taking offense- I don't believe you...

  8. Should I get malpractice insurance NOW!?!

    mscsrjhm replied to jschut's topic in Patient Safety Issues

  9. Should I get malpractice insurance NOW!?!

    mscsrjhm replied to jschut's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am extremely anti-insurance. The facility that you work for carries insurance. This insurance covers employees actions. That is what facility insurance is for. Attorneys go after the...

  10. LPN as supervisor?

    mscsrjhm replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The BON said that you would be responsible? doesn't make sense. You are not responsible for the an LPN Supervisor. Think the BON wasn't clear on the

  11. Is this legal???

    mscsrjhm replied to critcarenurse16's topic in General Nursing

    Gotta agree with Destiny: "Not

  12. LPN as supervisor?

    mscsrjhm replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not true. More legal

  13. LPN as supervisor?

    mscsrjhm replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    [QUOTE=RN,BSN,MSN]Ok im not trying 2 start a flame war here ........but the conversation in this forum makes it sound like why even be an RN, when you could be an LPN/LVN,why go to 3-4 more years of...

  14. Are you in Nursing for the Caring or the Cash?? Be Honest

    mscsrjhm replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    I got into the nursing for the glamour. I enjoy the 9 to 5 shifts, the hour long lunches, the relaxed atmosphere, the "oh well, it will get done in the long run" attitude, the fashionable clothing,...

  15. Can I give frank unsolicited advice?

    mscsrjhm replied to Todd SPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Loooove this idea- would work for ltc and

  16. Care Plans an Exercise in FUTILITY??????

    mscsrjhm replied to Destinystar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Having worked in 3 states, two major cities, and over 20 hospitals, including nursing homes, doctor's office, prisons. I have never worked L&D, dialysis, or OR. NEVER seen them used. (I keep...

  17. Care Plans an Exercise in FUTILITY??????

    mscsrjhm replied to Destinystar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In over 20 years of nursing, over 12 years agency, I have never seen anyone do anything with a care plan other than gather the papers on admission, and only because it is part of the admission...

  18. Health policies highlight Kerry and Bush differences, analysts say

    mscsrjhm replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    We are also without insurance. (A comedian said that he was the healthiest when he had no insurance. The minute he got health insurance, he felt every ache and

  19. Neglect...LPN was fired, RN was not

    mscsrjhm replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    What were these people defending themselves against?

  20. Neglect...LPN was fired, RN was not

    mscsrjhm replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, the hospital insurance company will "lift a finger" to minimize/defend its money against civil action. They will make the nurse look like Nightingale. Families might WANT to sue, but that isn't...

  21. 12-Step Coercion

    mscsrjhm replied to tommyperkins's topic in General Nursing

    To get technical, they do not have a choice if they want to keep their license. I do not believe in forced treatment. Punishment/monitoring is enough for some people. Those for whom it isn't...

  22. LPN as supervisor?

    mscsrjhm replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In many states, LPNs can be directors of nursing at MRDD facilities. Directly in charge of RNs. I do know of one particular LPN who was very efficient, reducing budget, errors, increasing patient...

  23. 12-Step Coercion

    mscsrjhm replied to tommyperkins's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. I would rather lose my license than admit something that is false. (Back to the original thread for a moment (re coercion). Two aspects to an acknowledged drug problem: punishment and...

  24. Patients Rights vs. overly demanding patients

    mscsrjhm replied to Angela Mac's topic in General Nursing

    It is especially irritating to have demanding family members- "Mom needs a drink of water"- when the water is 2 foot from their hand. I have less frustration with demanding patients then with the...

  25. 12-Step Coercion

    mscsrjhm replied to tommyperkins's topic in General Nursing

    Previously by Dixie: "The fact that the punishment is more difficult than a particular group of people choose for it to be does not bother me in the least bit" This is the exact point: Punishment...