KalipsoRed21 BSN, RN

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Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

KalipsoRed21 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

It isn't "total defense". I am on the fence. I paid a lot of money to go to nursing school. I passed like 5 oral meds the entire program. I didn't administer any IV meds the whole program....
Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

KalipsoRed21 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

Look, your points and others do put this issue where it still is for me, on the fence. In my 15 year career I have made two medication errors. Fortunately no harm came to the patient, although one...
Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

KalipsoRed21 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

Yes, I read them. "Misty Ashby, Unit Manager, advised her not to scan medication, the MAR would note it.” So a manager in charge instructed her to hide her error? Kinda confirms to me that...
Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

KalipsoRed21 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

Yes, I read them. And yes, she missed the 5 rights of administration. I just don't see Vanderbilt's culture and her mistakes as separate as others may. Per the TBI report: "Misty Ashby, Unit...
Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

KalipsoRed21 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

Accountability and culture....really that is what makes this difficult. Because some of you see RV actions as her's alone and some of us see her error as a byproduct of the systemic issues in...
Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

KalipsoRed21 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

Ha! See I knew there was a more concise way to get to the point.??
Time off request denied

KalipsoRed21 replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

I have not seen any jobs in Texas that a union for RNs. My current employer does not have a union. Thank
Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

KalipsoRed21 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

I caught what you meant. My point is that there are several things I have learned to do appropriately BECAUSE of policy and not just because it "makes sense to do so". It "makes sense" to monitor a...
Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

KalipsoRed21 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

Well I haven't read an article regarding this incident that has stated that several other people knew she made an error so she had to tell on herself. But that would be worth reading. Again I...
Time off request denied

KalipsoRed21 replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

Thank you. Yes I have been looking. But I have not seen many union positions here in Texas. Also, I'm not commuting anymore....this job is 15 minutes away from my house. UTMB is the only employer...
Will things ever get better?

KalipsoRed21 replied to Eileen Meyers's topic in Nurse Management

Ha! I'm not management at my job, and I get on here to try to figure out exactly what it is they are doing. Because unfortunately, as much as I've liked most my mangers in the past/present as people,...
Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

KalipsoRed21 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

RaDonda Vaunght should have a path to getting back her license. As far as I have read about this case she made an error, which she was prosecuted for. But she also reported her own medication error to...
Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

KalipsoRed21 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

You don't need a policy because you are a 2 year old nurse? Sorry, we all need lots of freaking policies until we know what we are doing. A 2 year old nurse doesn't know a
Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

KalipsoRed21 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

Honestly I feel it is naïve to say that poor hospital policy has nothing to do with RN accountability. That is like saying that gun laws have no effect on elementary school children being murdered....
Surgical clinic—-is this really doable?

KalipsoRed21 posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

In July I switched from bed side to a Surgical Specialty Ambulatory clinic. I do like that my body is not as abused as it was in the hospital, but the trend where the employer is asking far more than...
Surgical clinic—-is this really doable?

KalipsoRed21 replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

Update: They have gotten me an additional MA. Everyone has finally been around enough that I can say some tasks are getting done regularly. Management is just screwy as ***. My supervisor looks at me...
Surgical clinic—-is this really doable?

KalipsoRed21 replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

Thank you for the show of solidarity. Yes, I think nurses need unions now more than ever. It is so hard going to work knowing something is going to be missed. It has been hard for the last 15 years to...
Failed random drug test for thc

KalipsoRed21 replied to Lou_mama88's topic in Nurses Recovery

I have soooo many questions here. First of all I will say it is complete and utter *** that anything should happen to you for testing positive for THC. Until there is a test that can tell if you are...
How to Safely Administer an Intramuscular Vaccine in Adults

KalipsoRed21 replied to Katherine Sawyer's topic in Patient Safety Issues

"Do not stretch or pull the skin" So z-track is not good practice anymore more? Why not? Just curious as it is my favorite thing to do. Also thank you for the weight and needle length...
You're Right, It Is You: How do I get out of this career please?

KalipsoRed21 posted a topic in General Nursing

So has anyone figure out a path out of nursing yet? One that allows me as the sole earner for my family of three to live our 80K a year lifestyle? I'm honestly curious because I am ready to get out, I...
You're Right, It Is You: How do I get out of this career please?

KalipsoRed21 replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

That really depends on the type of nursing one is doing. But I wasn't merely talking about a nurses strait income. The amount of money I spend on things like MRIs, ER visits, etc is VERY HIGH. My...
You're Right, It Is You: How do I get out of this career please?

KalipsoRed21 replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

I'm past the bitter and the anger. What I have said about this field is true. I'm happy it isn't for you....that is
You're Right, It Is You: How do I get out of this career please?

KalipsoRed21 replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

Haven't been able to accept it in 15 years. My dad died because of it. Not really willing to accept it. Maybe we should quit accepting crap and be angry? I have a garden. I love massage. But...
You're Right, It Is You: How do I get out of this career please?

KalipsoRed21 replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

True, that is a huge problem as well. I have worked in lots of hospitals, in several states...I did travel nursing. I've done bedside, ER, Home infusion, home health, hospital case management, and I...
Go Into Nursing Or No?

KalipsoRed21 replied to maybefuturenurse's topic in General Nursing

My doctor hasn't put me on anything other than ibuprofen and muscle relaxers for it. They don't help much

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