RJMerchant

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1. I saw another nurse assault a patient

   RJMerchant replied to morman's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   In my previous setting, my director used to throw the anonymous reports in the trash

2. Dumbest thing a doctor has done/said to you

   RJMerchant replied to WorriedNurse25's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   OMG! "he chucked the hard chart at me, which bounced off the back of my head" What about zero tolerance

3. What are the nurses' protection against patient accusations?

   RJMerchant replied to kgran's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   At my place, we have a policy to address patients/families accusations or complaints. The HR and Clinical affair team meets both separately and carry out investigations to verify the accusations. It...

4. Is your workplace haunted?

   RJMerchant replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

   I agree too. I did not believe in ghosts stories until I experienced it myself. This was not in my work place but the apartment I used to live with my two young kids and my hubby. I used to work day...

5. Which wound care certification

   RJMerchant replied to lostinal's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   I have found a site for free Wound Care Certification Program at [h=1]WoundsWest Education[/h]WoundsWest WoundsWest Education is an online interactive program designed by wound management experts....

6. Can't stand dialysis

   RJMerchant replied to Tfunke25's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Yes I agree. Do not be hard on yourself. Find a job that interests you. It is important specially if your are a fresh grade. All the

7. 8 or 12hr shifts?

   RJMerchant replied to ashleyr34's topic in General Nursing

   I would prefer 12s. I used to work 12s 3 days work, 3 days off but my organization changed it to 8s. In my country, you can work up to 48 hours/week. What is the rule in other countries like Thailand,...

8. Nursing Career & Relationships, Marriage

   RJMerchant replied to OnePostAndDone's topic in General Nursing

   It is just the time, but believe me you will have good time to spend together with your future spouse. She will have days off, annual vacations to be together and enjoy. I am married for 20 years and...

9. Results of our Nursing Humor Article Contest 6th

   RJMerchant replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

   Heartiest Cograts to all the winners. i thoroughly enjoyed reading all the

10. Oh boy......I ticked off the charge nurse

    RJMerchant replied to newish nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think we as "nurses" are responsible for students when they are on clinicals. It means we should facilitate their learning. You as "student" just need to watch for right time & right mood of a...

11. Doula Thoughts on L&D (long)

    RJMerchant replied to futureTMA's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree that sometime medical management is done in a hurry but not always. Some drugs, at the time of delivery are necessary depending on the condition of "MOM" & "BABY". Taking certain diet,...

12. Im sorry, but light stomachs please do not read!

    RJMerchant replied to onconurseRT's topic in General Nursing

    This is an unacceptable act of that kid. He is already in his teen age and need to be reminded that he needs to take this seriously. Please get all the due tests done on his parents expence. I feel...