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  1. Getting Trapped in Patients Rooms

    hipab4hands replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    I used to tell talkative patients that I had to leave, because other patients needed their scheduled meds/treatments/etc., but that I would be back at (fill in whatever time) and would continue our...

  2. Do you have internet at work?

    hipab4hands replied to KCIN's topic in General Nursing

    We have internet access, but it is absolutely a no-no to log on during work hours. The IT team monitors computer use and if you get caught using the net, it's an automatic firing offense. ( However,...

  3. What is the complaint with nursing salaries?

    hipab4hands replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    When I was working in a dr.'s office / clinics about 10 years ago, the local grocery clerks were making more money than I did and had benefits, which I did not

  4. What is the complaint with nursing salaries?

    hipab4hands replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    Not with the non union hospitals. I'm being laid off after the first of the year and have to look for work. Unfortunately, the local hospitals in my area are paying the same salary as I was making...

  5. Addressing patients?

    hipab4hands replied to CanopyCindy's topic in General Nursing

    I address them as Mr./Mrs./Ms., when I first meet a patient. If the person tells me they want to addressed as Joe/Mary/etc., then I'll go ahead with thier first

  6. What is the complaint with nursing salaries?

    hipab4hands replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    It depends where you live. In California, $30,000 will barely pay for a studio apartment and your basic needs. In other parts of the country, you can live nicely on that type of

  7. Discharge orders you'd LIKE to write!!!

    hipab4hands replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in Emergency

    How about: Stopping have sex with high risk/ex IV drug users with a hx of multiple partners. If you are going to do above-then use a condom. Find out the name of your partner, before having...

  8. I'm tired of it! I had enough!

    hipab4hands replied to marshalbc77's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, you're right in that this is standard operating procedure for doing in-patient care. I've worked in outpatient clinics and dr.'s office, which are not as bad, but the same "drama" seems...

  9. Is Your Last Name On Your Badge?

    hipab4hands replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. It has our first name and an ID number only. We've had problems with bomb threats and patients /family members waiting for the nurses as they exit the

  10. Pt complaint - frustrated

    hipab4hands replied to jamieRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't worry about it. This is one of those things that occurs from time to time. "Rudeness" is a subjective complaint. So, you will get these type of complaints during the course of your career. After...

  11. Considering a move to Boise...

    hipab4hands replied to Stitchie's topic in General Nursing

    How do you like the Nampa area. I was advised today that I will probably be out of job as of the first of the year. Due to the high cost of living in California, I'll not be able to remain here and...

  12. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    hipab4hands replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I've filed 2 complaints with our Union, because of unsafe patient care. I went through the chain of command as directed and was blown off by upper management. 2 days after filing the complaint, I was...

  13. wearing perfume to work

    hipab4hands replied to acaringnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Our work unit has a "suggested" policy about wearing fragrances to work, but it is not enforced. As someone, who is allergic to perfumes and has asthma, please, please rethink wearing fragrances to...

  14. Does MD really stand for Mad Diva?

    hipab4hands replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with you. I had to page a dr. late at night. The patient insisted that he was being treated by an Ortho dr. for his injury. I checked my computer and confirmed that the patient was being...

  15. No I wouldn't recommend nursing

    hipab4hands replied to manuelvillanueva's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm currently off on disabiity leave and have been for the past month. The funny thing is that I don't miss work. For the first time in many years, I feel both emotionally and physically great. I...

  16. Name that part. Words patients use for their own anatomy.

    hipab4hands replied to JEHORAPHA's topic in General Nursing

    Have had women refer to thier breasts as "the girls" or the "the

  17. homeless pt's?

    hipab4hands replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

    A local radio talk show host was talking about human behavior on his show not too long ago. He stated there are 2 personal choices we can make about our behavior. He stated you can be a "victim" or...

  18. Working under threat of termination

    hipab4hands replied to april34's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Kaiser nurses are unionized. However, they contract with private facilities for SNF and rehab

  19. Frustrated with neighbors

    hipab4hands replied to TypicalFish's topic in General Nursing

    You need to explain to her that you are not qualified to assess her medical needs and that if she is symptomatic, she should call 911 or call her personal physician. You need to be firm with her and...

  20. Check Your Wall Clocks - Hidden Cameras

    hipab4hands replied to Gomer's topic in General Nursing

    We have cameras that supposidly are not actually turned on (yeah, right). I like to flip off, who ever is watching, when I walk

  21. Agism in nursing???? (furious rant potential)

    hipab4hands replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, there is ageism in Nursing. It's one of those "dirty little secrets" that's not talked about. Our employer makes it very difficult for the older nurses to remain employed, especially if you...

  22. Holiday Pay

    hipab4hands replied to aktransplant's topic in General Nursing

    If you work, you get double time and a half. If you don't work, then you get paid for the day off at your regular

  23. dental hygienist/RN and pay difference

    hipab4hands replied to OURN83's topic in General Nursing

    My dentist told me that he pays his hygenist $55.00 per hour. On the other hand, they are usually independent contractors, so they don't get medical, vacation, or other

  24. what do you think of the doctors you work with???

    hipab4hands replied to MagicalThinking's topic in General Nursing

    I like most of the doc's that I work with. We have had a few "medical dieties", but they don't last very long . We can report bad behavior to the medical director, who will remove the misbehaving...

  25. medical advice seekers! (rant)

    hipab4hands replied to sconoli's topic in General Nursing

    This happens frequently where I work. :angryfire I have to tell them to consult with thier own doctors or if they feel they have to have symptoms evaluated immediately, then call 911 or go to the...