betterlatethennever

betterlatethennever

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  1. I was recently terminated

    betterlatethennever replied to diligent-trooper's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Your safety should always come first. If you truely were being physically assault first by the patient and you were protecting yourself then you don't want to work for that kind of place that doesn't...

  2. This is the worse idea I have every heard of-not safe.

    betterlatethennever replied to jlog.j's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    To help easy the transition for me when getting er admits,transfers,etc. I look things over before getting report ( the pts h+p,labs radiology,orders,etc. I never just go by what the reporting nurse...

  3. Am I wrong for calling off? Please help!

    betterlatethennever replied to np2b4me's topic in General Nursing

    Another option for you is to call the state on this facility about the staffing

  4. It's all about the Money

    betterlatethennever replied to jlog.j's topic in General Nursing

    I agee that hospitals are all about money instead of quality of care. I know hospitals need money to stay in business. When the economy went south back in 2008 I witness the closure of our sister...

  5. Am I wrong for calling off? Please help!

    betterlatethennever replied to np2b4me's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds like a very unsafe situation. I don't think calling in sick for one shift is the answer I'd say quitting this place altogether is! I don't know what state you are in to be given such a...

  6. Nursing Student Unethical Behavior

    betterlatethennever replied to FlopperAnn's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I guess its not just the mean old nurses eating their young but the young ones are eating each other too! Seriously what do people get out of tattle-telling on others. Does it make them feel impotant...

  7. do you think I should be written up?

    betterlatethennever replied to daisymae65035's topic in General Nursing

    We can make mistakes and we can get caught up in other peoples

  8. Giving PRN meds- need some clarification

    betterlatethennever replied to nikkicb2004's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    PRN's do not fall under the same rules as scheduled meds as other posters have stated. Next time the oncoming nurse has something to say about how you do your job on your shift politely remind them...

  9. Fired for giving Med late

    betterlatethennever replied to Beaubou's topic in General Nursing

    With my user name being betterlatethennever its only appropriate I respond. So here it goes. Giving meds 4 hours late is not acceptable under any circumstances. This is not late its a med error. You...

  10. Failed NCLEX 5 Times! Am I The Only One Who . . .

    betterlatethennever replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I think there should be a limit to how many times you can take the NCLEX before some other action is taken. May it be a required course longer wait period something. When your in the nursing program...

  11. The Mockery of Nursing

    betterlatethennever replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you for starting this thread. I too am tired of reading dumb questions on this site iam proud to be a nurse. Sometimes the questions are so stupid that I think people are making them up until I...

  12. Weird little things you do as a nurse

    betterlatethennever replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in General Nursing

    As a nursing student during our psych rotation each student was suppose to teach the pts something about their illness. Instead of standing there telling them something boring. I had an easter party...

  13. Struggling on Medical Floor!

    betterlatethennever replied to NickiJules's topic in General Nursing

    My suggestion for u is to understAnd the pathophysiology that is taking place with ur pts disease process Nursing is not a task oriented job we need to critically think. If u understand the disease...

  14. Have you ever made a medication error- yes, no or almost.

    betterlatethennever replied to Yiggs's topic in General Nursing

    acuity

  15. Have you ever made a medication error- yes, no or almost.

    betterlatethennever replied to Yiggs's topic in General Nursing

    If a nurses tells you they have never made a med error they are lying. Everyone makes med errors. Its scary to think how many errors occur in a hospital setting. I wish management would see the value...

  16. I hate my boss!

    betterlatethennever replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Amen! I love your post. I have yet to experience working with a manager that truely cares and has pride in their floor. Either they don't care at all or they don't understand what is truely happening...

  17. Nursing Liability/Documentation Course

    betterlatethennever replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds like a great class to

  18. What's your favorite shift to work?

    betterlatethennever replied to JennNHD24's topic in General Nursing

    I love my day shift. I enjoy the chaos and interactions with all the different depts I have a lot of respect for the night shift cause they usually work with less staff and you wold think patients...

  19. Mandated Flu vaccine?

    betterlatethennever replied to mol42's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My hospitak in northern california is mandating flu vaccines. I've got them before but didn't like the side effects to the vaccine (flu-like symptoms) for several days after. I feel it should be my...

  20. Sympathy strike...would you do it??

    betterlatethennever replied to notachargenurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I am pro-union all the way. Nurses need to stand together and fight for better working conditions so we can protect our patients. In the end, its not all about pay raises and retirement plans its...

  21. What is your definition of an RN?

    betterlatethennever replied to TeleNurse2010's topic in General Nursing

    The definition and role of a RN is being an excellent multi-tasker, psychologist, educator, computer expert, fast thinker, pyschic, maid, personal servant, mediator,advocate, and someone the doctor...

  22. The Things I've Seen Today...

    betterlatethennever replied to INparrothead's topic in General Nursing

    Karma will get them. One day they will be old

  23. The Things I've Seen Today...

    betterlatethennever replied to INparrothead's topic in General Nursing

    I was referring to the oncoming nurse not jumping in and taking

  24. The Things I've Seen Today...

    betterlatethennever replied to INparrothead's topic in General Nursing

    The difference between you and her is that you are a nurse. A real nurse isn't afraid to jump in and get the job done. You did the right thing for the patient. Good

  25. Explaining to a new employer being terminated

    betterlatethennever replied to sorry's topic in General Nursing

    In california they can ask 3 main questions 1.the dates you worked for them 2. Your position 3. If they would rehire you again. This is where the employer can say "No" and the inquiring employer will...