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  1. I need a loan but can't get a cosigner

    DTWriter replied to kendleh's topic in General Students

    OP, I was in the same position a few years ago. In the end, I did not attend the ABSN program but a graduate-entry program the following year. Attending a "graduate" program allowed me to take out...

  2. June 2017 Caption Contest - Select $100 Winner!

    DTWriter replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "All the walkers, wheelchairs, and canes were already taken. Healthcare is a dangerous

  3. Accusation Against Male Nurse (Me)

    DTWriter replied to Lapzs's topic in General Nursing

    So what if the family has been cooperative prior to the incident? There are families who turn on the dime. How many times do I have to reiterate that point? Plus, we do not know how the family acted...

  4. Accusation Against Male Nurse (Me)

    DTWriter replied to Lapzs's topic in General Nursing

    People are assuming that he would have just needed to wrap the IV...again, there are families who drag things out once they get the RN in the room. So what if the family has been cooperative prior to...

  5. Accusation Against Male Nurse (Me)

    DTWriter replied to Lapzs's topic in General Nursing

    The OP's situation started with a family request. We do not know how cooperative the family was. The possibility is there that the family may been unreasonable, right? Plus, there was the risk of the...

  6. Accusation Against Male Nurse (Me)

    DTWriter replied to Lapzs's topic in General Nursing

    I am curious as to what the OP should do from here on out. Based on the OP's post, "Jen" would be in the right to file an incident report, but should the OP even approach Jen, even if he wants to...

  7. Accusation Against Male Nurse (Me)

    DTWriter replied to Lapzs's topic in General Nursing

    ~Mi Vida Loca~RN, once again, you went off topic...and you continued to disregard the fact that the family is involved, when the situation started with a family request...and now, you are going into...

  8. Accusation Against Male Nurse (Me)

    DTWriter replied to Lapzs's topic in General Nursing

    This thread is about the OP's situation. My point of mentioning the downside of families is the point out of the possibility that the OP may have been dealing with one of those familes. As another...

  9. Accusation Against Male Nurse (Me)

    DTWriter replied to Lapzs's topic in General Nursing

    The OP may have been dealing with one of those families who would make the 15%. If that was the case, the OP had a lose-lose

  10. Accusation Against Male Nurse (Me)

    DTWriter replied to Lapzs's topic in General Nursing

    ^This. I remember one of my nursing professors making a comment on how a nurse should avoid stopping mid-way of a task to focus on another task, especially when it comes to med pass. Wrapping the IV...

  11. Accusation Against Male Nurse (Me)

    DTWriter replied to Lapzs's topic in General Nursing

    Damn... Well, bottomline, except for you, the rest of us are outsiders on this situation. Probably best to do what is advised by upper management, BUT, be careful about signing

  12. Accusation Against Male Nurse (Me)

    DTWriter replied to Lapzs's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, OP: Did the CNA file the incident report? What are you leaning towards doing from here on

  13. Accusation Against Male Nurse (Me)

    DTWriter replied to Lapzs's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, the two should not be alone... Based on the OP's posts, it does not seem that the CNA even gave him the chance to apology (i.e. have a meeting with the OP and a charge nurse) before considering...

  14. Accusation Against Male Nurse (Me)

    DTWriter replied to Lapzs's topic in General Nursing

    OrganizedChaos, It would have been nice if the two could have made amends; however, once an incident report is filed, it is best for the accused to not approach the complainant, considering that there...

  15. Accusation Against Male Nurse (Me)

    DTWriter replied to Lapzs's topic in General Nursing

    Ulterior motive usually, not always, but usually selfish, right? Though, instead of ulterior motive, I would say "a reason." People apologize for a reason. No matter how you try to spin it, you...

  16. Psych pts protocol

    DTWriter replied to joyful_wanderer's topic in Emergency

    "I have always come from ERs where everything is removed and given a hospital gown and no access to a phone until seen by BH. " ^Definitely the above. Plus, it would be a big help to BH staff if you...

  17. Accusation Against Male Nurse (Me)

    DTWriter replied to Lapzs's topic in General Nursing

    Technically, all apologies come with an ulterior motive; even making peace, or "feeling good inside" can be considered an ulterior motive. Once a colleague files a incident report, that colleague is...

  18. Accusation Against Male Nurse (Me)

    DTWriter replied to Lapzs's topic in General Nursing

    OP, never trust families to wait. Hence, one of the reasons why one would rather deal with inpatients at night With that said, yes, blocking the door was a no-no but I am not sure if you should go...

  19. Should NP training be standardized?

    DTWriter replied to orangepink's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Before standardization, it would be nice if NP schools were required to provide preceptors for their

  20. Workplace Harassment forced me to resign

    DTWriter replied to Drgnfy13's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you have concrete evidence, not witness statements, but concrete evidence like videos, recorded phone calls, or emails from said harassers, you have little leg to stand on; honestly, you would...

  21. New grad RN and I'm considering leaving the hospital fresh off orientation for another

    DTWriter replied to FlyingFishofFury's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, OP, do what you think is best for you. As one of my siblings would say: "No causality." Don't fear being viewed as a "job hopper," or what not. If you are not desperate for money, then do...

  22. OR to Medical/Neuro

    DTWriter replied to shonniemichelle's topic in General Nursing

    Neuro itself is an interesting subject. A true neuro unit would be an interesting place to start as a new nurse; however - The neuro unit tends to be one of the least desirable places to work as a...

  23. Confused

    DTWriter replied to jenal77's topic in Emergency

    OP, make sure to shadow the next unit that you are interested in. Do not be afraid to ask for a shadow day before accepting a job

  24. Confused

    DTWriter replied to jenal77's topic in Emergency

    OP, here is something I posted in another thread; anyone, feel free to pass it along: As a nurse relative of mine advised me - get in the mindset that the employer expect you to know what you are...

  25. How to get acute care experience when you are no longer a "new grad RN"

    DTWriter replied to arose26's topic in General Nursing

    How to get acute experience when you are no longer a "new grad?" Re-locate. In the Midwest, there are hospitals willing to train...actually, prefer to train experienced nurses who do not have acute...