JoytoWorld

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1. GTube feeds at home

   JoytoWorld replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Home Health

   Check placement on Gtube (G-gastric) by pull back by syringe for residual, note amt, then refeed to preserve electrolytes. Chart residuals to track. Orders should indicate what residual amt to hold...

2. Getting thrown under the bus

   JoytoWorld replied to Sugarcoma's topic in General Nursing

   Unfortunately there is no standard for performing an INTERNAL INVESTIGATION in response to a complaint. Internal meaning that it is performed within the facility. For less than enlightened...

3. Funny things that pts say

   JoytoWorld replied to jRN4now's topic in Nursing Humor

   I was feeding breakfast spoon by spoonful to a tiny, frail, elderly lady who had a smidgin' of dementia. She lightly pushed the tray table away indicating she had enough to eat; then in her sweet...

4. Getting thrown under the bus

   JoytoWorld replied to Sugarcoma's topic in General Nursing

   Quitting is never a good idea if you intend to continue working and it seems you do. Though I applaud your husband's support. You will always be better positioned for new employ while currently...

5. Getting thrown under the bus

   JoytoWorld replied to Sugarcoma's topic in General Nursing

   If no written complaint was filed by the MD about you and it is just talk at this point, you may be able to do what alot of nurses should start doing to nip this behavior in the bud. If the MD has...

6. Getting thrown under the bus

   JoytoWorld replied to Sugarcoma's topic in General Nursing

   "I wrote a note and the order to CYA but in reality what this comes down to is my word against Dr. X's." A very real and far too common problem. I've certainly witnessed this type of behavior...

7. Outraged by no more privacy

   JoytoWorld replied to inquiringaide's topic in General Nursing

   Regarding MILITARY and the military saying 'freedom is not free' and the 'sacrifice of privacy for safety'... Remember that when you enter the MILITARY your US Constitutional rights are suspended....

8. Outraged by no more privacy

   JoytoWorld replied to inquiringaide's topic in General Nursing

   Think it through! A criminal SCREEN can be done WITHOUT invading privacy. For what reason would your employer need your FINGERPRINTS? You've already agreed to a CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK by your...

9. Outraged by no more privacy

   JoytoWorld replied to inquiringaide's topic in General Nursing

   Should any one who sees bodyscans and fingerprinting as an invasion of privacy be shipped out? Where else is there for them to go? Is this not the country for those free to dissent? The Bill of...

10. retaliation after resignation?

    JoytoWorld replied to nursecass's topic in General Nursing

    The term HOSTILE WORKING ENVIRONMENT is a specific legal term when used to represent discriminatory treatment received in relationship to your public policy rights (gender, race/color/nationality,...

11. Outraged by no more privacy

    JoytoWorld replied to inquiringaide's topic in General Nursing

    "I don't have anything to hide": It is probable true that the majority of the populace is law abiding. However history is filled with stories of those people falsely imprisoned or denied basic human...

12. registry requesting access to my medical files

    JoytoWorld replied to scrabble nurse's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The asking is not the illegal part. They can ask, though it is not wise. Think of the EEO questions most employers ask about your gender and race, yet they cannot by law, deny you a job based on your...

13. registry requesting access to my medical files

    JoytoWorld replied to scrabble nurse's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Highly suspicious request. HIPPA only requires the individual's PERMISSION to release the records. Once you sign a release they have all access. SO THEY CAN ASK PERMISSION, BUT WHY ARE THEY ASKING?...

14. Volunteer, does this time count on my resume?

    JoytoWorld replied to rachelshusband's topic in General Nursing

    Experience is experience. The experience that you gain in work that was not paid remains experience. Sometimes the volunteer experience is of greater career value than some of the paid jobs we have...

15. Would your institution hire an MSN w/o BSN?

    JoytoWorld replied to chuckster's topic in General Nursing

    The only real rules are State or Federal rules as to what you must have degree wise to get a job. Companies can have rules for entry into a position but they can be changed with one decision from...