Jory MSN, APRN, CNM

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    Forced from RN to MA question

    Jory replied to Jeannette's topic in General Nursing

    I'm confused...you don't need training to be an MA. Everything an MA does is well within what an RN does. If they want you to function as an MA? If it were me, I could care less...but they are going...
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    Asked to Write a Formal Explanation

    Jory replied to BSN_Studnt's topic in General Nursing

    There was no malpractice, so you don't need to talk to your insurance carrier. ? I would refuse to write a statement...or, keep it to a couple of sentences. "I fell asleep for 20 minutes. I woke up...
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    CMA playing "Nurse Manager?" CMA boundaries? NPD?

    Jory replied to RenaissanceNurse's topic in General Nursing

    An OB office we work with has a CMA as their "head clinician". Not even kidding, they have her bossing LPNs around. She has an ego the size of a Mac truck. They have an Uro/GYN that we have to...
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    Bullied in the NICU

    Jory replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I was bullied in my first nursing job and then when I went to a different facility I stood my ground. I practiced what I would say if someone said something nasty and when the situation unfortunately...
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    Free Standing ER Patient Abandonment

    Jory replied to Bekardi's topic in General Nursing

    Can you clarify? You say you didn't have any patients under your care, the next nurse didn't show up, but yet you were the only nurse on duty. Yes, that would be patient abandonment...as much as the...
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    Nurses calling POA to notify

    Jory replied to NurseB96's topic in General Nursing

    If you are a new nurse there is a lot you haven't seen before. Instead of thinking about reasons not to do things...think about why you should do them. Imagine being the family member and showing up...
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    Please Help

    Jory replied to guest1136129's topic in General Nursing

    I think your daughter's job is the least of her problems. A bigger question is why are you not advising your daughter to leave someone that obviously cares so little about her. People get sick...
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    Doctors offended by TV show about nurses

    Jory replied to FullGlass's topic in General Nursing

    KevinMD has put out some fairy bizarre posts in recent years. At the end of the day, he is pro-MD. He will throw nurses and APRNs under the bus. We have had hundreds of shows over the years that...
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    PICC Lines And Air Bubble

    Jory replied to NewNurseDee's topic in General Nursing

    There is zero evidence to support the "tiniest" amount of air would impact a PICC line. When I still worked the floor, I used to infuse into PICCs regularly and if there were a few bubbles of air...
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    Called by Law Office regarding patient fall

    Jory replied to frenchxtoast's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    They are never going to question you and tell you up front you are being accused of anything. I am not in any way suggesting that you are, but I can tell you--this is how they get nurses to talk. If...
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    Random tests?

    Jory replied to Medsport's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't go by what someone at the BON tells you over the phone. If they are telling you that they have no issue with it, ask them to point you in the direction of where it says you can consume a...
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    Called by Law Office regarding patient fall

    Jory replied to frenchxtoast's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I'll be happy to clarify that for you. First of all, they don't kick you off a policy for something like that, so let's dispel that myth. Second, you don't want to call your insurance carrier to ask...
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    Call from Risk Management to speak with Attorney

    Jory replied to snickers17's topic in General Nursing

    Go ahead, meet with the attorney AT THE HOSPITAL. Every question: I don't know, I cannot recall, you'll have to read the chart, Gee, I could love to help, but have no idea...you'll have to read the...
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    Do charcoal masks work for foul smells?

    Jory replied to Jaykster's topic in General Nursing

    I keep Ben Gay in my purse all the time. I put that on the outside of a mask during "challenging" situations and it helps tremendously
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    Random tests?

    Jory replied to Medsport's topic in General Nursing

    There are no FDA standards on CBD oil and anyone who uses it risks testing positive for THC. CBD oil companies will ALL advertise they don't contain THC. Otherwise, you can't sell your product. I...
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    Random tests?

    Jory replied to Medsport's topic in General Nursing

    It's not discrimination. It's about a professional standard. Patient's nor employers should have to worry about their nurses coming into work impaired. This is discussed heavily when we were in...
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    Plant-based (vegan) mandate for NY hospitals

    Jory replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    No religion requires you to do paleo. That is a lifestyle choice. There are several religions where members do not eat meat. That's why. The mandate had nothing to do with
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    Arrested for DUID on Way to Work- Will I Lose my License?

    Jory replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    In my state, if you are prescribed any type of opiate on a regular basis or take them daily, you cannot work as a nurse. They don't get into the "Susie is impaired on Lortabs but Kimberly is not...
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    Called by Law Office regarding patient fall

    Jory replied to frenchxtoast's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You don't work for that company anymore and no way would I go in for that interview. DO NOT call your personal insurance carrier UNLESS you get a subpoena to appear in court. Tell them you simply...
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    Not eligible for rehire

    Jory replied to NURS94's topic in General Nursing

    Here is what I can tell you from a long work history: Your manager probably doesn't know the status HR put you in. When I was in management and we let an employee go, I filled out a final review and...
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    Fired for False Workplace Violence Accusation - Feeling Humiliated and Shamed

    Jory replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry this happened, but it is not a normal reaction to put your hand, however, slight, onto someone else even if they are blocking you. I would have said firmly, "I need to leave, we have a...
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    What should I have done differently? Did I endanger my patient?

    Jory replied to misha's topic in General Nursing

    Forgive the question, but is the house officer the in-house hospitalist? (We don't use that term at all where I live). You did nothing wrong if you documented it. That is their call. But by house...
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    What's Happening at the VA Hospitals?

    Jory replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nursing News

    A close friend of mine knows a nurse, and has text messages as proof, that she sexually abused a patient while working at the VA. It was reported to both the VA and the BON. Guess what happened to...
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    RaDonda Vaught Update - State Health Officials Reverse Decision and File Medical Disciplinary Charges

    Jory replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing News

    You find these things when you follow someone and if you are selected to perform chart audits. Many hospitals have staff versus management do chart
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    Swaddling

    Jory replied to Amino's topic in General Nursing

    She's not making fun and why do the words matter? Fat isn't a bad word. It is...what it is. Large? Obese? Michelin baby? She's trying to paint a visual that the baby is one of those babies that is...