Jory MSN, APRN, CNM

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    So I called the police on a patient

    Jory replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry if this offends anyone...but I really like these police officers trying to play "Devil's Advocate" when someone has been punched in the face. If you were arguing with a POLICE OFFICER and was...
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    CRNAs Should Not be Allowed to Practice Independently - One Anesthesiologist’s Opinion

    Jory replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    This is physician fear-mongering. There is zero evidence to back up their
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    Question for Managers about Charge role

    Jory replied to Calbrunette's topic in General Nursing

    Here is the truth: Sometimes being asked to do charge is about a popularity contest. I'll give you an example. I started my career off in pediatrics. Worked in a smaller hospital, worked with this...
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    Nurse dies after assault at job. She finished her shift first.

    Jory replied to missmollie's topic in Nursing News

    We have to be careful about drawing causation. Blood clots killing someone after something like this is extremely rare and the nurse most likely had a coagulation disorder that was previously...
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    Tracking patients when they are not in our care

    Jory replied to HighHotandAlot's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I agree, this is not the proper use of the chart. You need to speak to your manager about this. This is a huge liability issue on the
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    RN school while in High School?

    Jory replied to AFJ32780's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry, maybe knock out a few classes so their college coursework is less, but 18 is too young...there is a lot of maturing in those two years of
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    Hardship: none of my business or a problem?

    Jory replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, try Walmart. They allow overnight parking. I would also call the Forest Service and see if there are any free places where you can park your van. I'm sure there are several. If you are friends...
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    Latest on RaDonda Vaught case

    Jory replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    This is a great example. Drive fast enough and instead of giving you a ticket, they will haul you into
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    Latest on RaDonda Vaught case

    Jory replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Well, had RV been paying attention she wouldn't have had a paralyzer in her pocket now would she? Yes, MOST nurses have a right to be on their high horse because MOST nurses would have never skipped...
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    Which will prepare you more for nursing school? CNA, PCT, or Medical assistant

    Jory replied to sweet.tea's topic in General Nursing

    I used to think that being a CNA or MA was a great way to prepare for nursing school....I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. CNAs and MAs are horribly abused in terms of overworked, underpaid, and it's...
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    IV iron infiltrated

    Jory replied to darren_callcareer18's topic in General Nursing

    I get it..but is an incident report completed every time an IV infiltrates? I honestly think this is overkill. Veins blow, it
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    Can I get Fired?

    Jory replied to Minniegirl0604's topic in General Nursing

    New member huh? I'm sorry, does anyone else thing this is a made up post? I can only think of one reason why someone would start an IV on themselves at work...and it's not for
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    Is a pension really worth it?

    Jory replied to kelsonsa's topic in General Nursing

    It's worth it's weight in gold. I have one living parent who earns over over $4,000 per month and not ONE PENNY comes from a 401K plan or savings. As long as they have a heartbeat--that check comes...
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    Being bullied at work

    Jory replied to Mariah2019's topic in General Nursing

    Ever considered that she feels that way because of the way she was treated as a new
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    Being bullied at work

    Jory replied to Mariah2019's topic in General Nursing

    I'll be honest...unless you have ever worked in an area where this is prevalent...you truly, would not understand. There is a mentality that comes with it along with poor work ethic, unprofessional...
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    Alexa, I need to go to the bathroom???

    Jory replied to drkshadez's topic in General Nursing

    Attention Moderators!!! CAN WE OFFICIALLY HAVE AN AWARD FOR THE BEST TOPIC TITLE....EVER???? LOVE THIS...LOVE
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    Being bullied at work

    Jory replied to Mariah2019's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly? Sounds like they hire from the bottom of the barrel and complaining to your manager is going to go nowhere because well, she hired them. Just quit and move on. I normally don't advocate...
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    Latest on RaDonda Vaught case

    Jory replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    This is why root cause analysis is important. We were discussing the RV case the other day waiting for a meeting to start....it began with a discussion about the mess at Vanderbilt and then we were...
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    New Grad Application Rejection

    Jory replied to CBerries's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    When I was a new RN, I think I had the world's fastest rejection...it came in less than five minutes after submitting the application. I was so shocked I actually called the HR department to find out...
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    Traveling with medications

    Jory replied to Ema's topic in General Nursing

    No different from a pharmaceutical rep that carries meds. I wouldn't worry about this at
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    Latest on RaDonda Vaught case

    Jory replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, there is no doubt in my mind that RV is reading what is online about
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    Latest on RaDonda Vaught case

    Jory replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    No...bypassing MULTIPLE systems of safety has nothing to do with "just culture". It has to do with incompetent nursing and this is what the BON is designed do....discipline these nurses to protect...
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    Latest on RaDonda Vaught case

    Jory replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    It would be interesting to know if she was related to anyone in the hospital. I also agree with you that statistics just caught up with
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    Latest on RaDonda Vaught case

    Jory replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Well, not at least threatening revocation of Medicare was necessary because Vanderbilt failed to report the death per requirements. That couldn't be
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    Pre-employment health exam asking for my last menstrual period date

    Jory replied to Noodle28's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that it is invasive. I would enter the current day. Don't feel bad about lying when the other person is being