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  1. Nil by mouth error

    Lawnurse replied to littlehobo's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree w/ Pricklypear that the NA is operating under her own license, not yours, so you are not liable. And you didn't "delegate" the passing of the tray to the NA for two reasons 1) that's not a...

  2. concealed medicines?

    Lawnurse replied to FROGGYLEGS's topic in General Nursing

    Well said elkpart, Chat, and speculating. Has anyone who is actually dealing with this situation at work explained to the DON that is is highly likely other nurses are either lying in the charting or...

  3. I made a med error

    Lawnurse replied to southern_rn_brat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The plaintiff also has to prove causation. He would have to prove that it was the Teg. and not any other drug that caused his dizziness. This would be extremely hard to prove in a court of law -...

  4. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Lawnurse replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    but why not? this seems like a great way to clear the waiting room

  5. concealed medicines?

    Lawnurse replied to FROGGYLEGS's topic in General Nursing

    The "severely demented" part is key. This person is not competent to consent or refuse. When a pt's not competent, his/her guardian assumes this role. So, yes, it follows that the legal guardian...

  6. concealed medicines?

    Lawnurse replied to FROGGYLEGS's topic in General Nursing

    LPN1974, I understand what you are asked to do is a very difficult job. However, any lawyer would *tear you to SHREDS* with a reasoning like this. Remember, only YOU can protect your

  7. Epidural drips and Demerol sensitivity

    Lawnurse replied to darcieg's topic in Medical-Surgical

    He coded taking demeral and they didn't tell you?? And then ordered for you to give him MORE demerol? Who else have you reported this to? IMHO, the aneth. is very lucky and fortunate you knew what...

  8. I made a med error

    Lawnurse replied to southern_rn_brat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've been thinking about your situation for the past day, and some more things came to mind. Ideally, what should happen (although I understand you probably followed your procedure exactly) is that a...

  9. I made a med error

    Lawnurse replied to southern_rn_brat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    to sue there has to be 2 things - bad medicine and bad outcome. I'm using these terms loosly - but my point is, there has to be a bad result. Feeling dizzy for about a week with no other effect...?...

  10. Deposition

    Lawnurse replied to bancho's topic in Legal

    Sounds like you are not acutally a party to the suit? If not - whew! If you are, you need your own lawyer. I cannot stress enough how important it is to have your own lawyer. Your employer/hospital...

  11. concealed medicines?

    Lawnurse replied to FROGGYLEGS's topic in General Nursing

    elkpark, I agree with you. The comment that "if these people were't MR they would know they needed their meds and take them" is inaccurate...does every non-MR person know they need their meds and...

  12. Why are Hospitals so darn mean when someone fails the NCLEX?

    Lawnurse replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    This is not a strong statement - any employer can fire any employee at any time for (almost) any reason. Its called at-will employment which is what all nurses have. I think we are being too hard on...

  13. Why are Hospitals so darn mean when someone fails the NCLEX?

    Lawnurse replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    There should be no change in what she is and is not allowed to do. She was a GN yesterday - she is a GN today.

  14. Demanding Patient

    Lawnurse replied to bikeracer5313's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, IMHO, its time to realize "the line" is now miles behind where you are now. Now that I know a little more about this patient, it is my opinion that any nurse who gives in to this patient's...

  15. Why are Hospitals so darn mean when someone fails the NCLEX?

    Lawnurse replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    No. Even if the basis of hiring is the idea that you will pass, GNs are not allowed to do RN-duties on "the assumption that you will pass" - that is against the law. If the hospital was asking a GN to...

  16. Buying a house and attending school

    Lawnurse replied to DSAC's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Is the rate on the educational loans lower than the mortage rate? I have to start paying back my school loans in about 8 months. While its tempting to want to pay those down as fast as possible, they...

  17. Rampant Cheating

    Lawnurse replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Since this is the pre-nursing student forum, I'm guessing you are one of the 2,200 competing for 120 spots. Are you okay with these seats going to people who cheat while you get a thin envelope saying...

  18. Challenging pts in Geriatric Psych Unit

    Lawnurse replied to nursnancy's topic in Psychiatric

    Never, never, never "sneak" meds into the food/drink of a patient who has refused the meds. If an MD wants that to happen, tell him/her you are not interested in committing a battery and being sued...

  19. Why are Hospitals so darn mean when someone fails the NCLEX?

    Lawnurse replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    It's not a liability issue. A GN is operating under the license of the RN that is supervising him/her. GNs would be held to the same standard in a court of law because they are practicing under an RN...

  20. Is there REALLY such a thing as overachieving?

    Lawnurse replied to CRNAinTHEfuture's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you - this gives me hope that I too can do it

  21. Verbal Contract Valid????

    Lawnurse replied to bise75's topic in Travel

    "Written contracts are broken all the time without recourse.. So how much more would a verbal one count for?" The point is that where a verbal contract is binding, verbal contracts are AS BINDING as...

  22. Car seat test for healthy 35-37 weekers

    Lawnurse replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in Ob/Gyn

    that's makes sense - thanks for the replies

  23. Have I made a mistake?

    Lawnurse replied to tryingtomakeit's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm really sorry your unit is treating you so badly. Here's another reason to get out... (court room - you're being sued) you: this happened because I was the only one on the floor and I hadn't been...

  24. Car seat test for healthy 35-37 weekers

    Lawnurse replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We didn't do car seat checks when I worked postpartum. How do you deal with the liability? What if you give a passing grade, the family has a car accident, the car seat wasn't up to par, and the baby...

  25. Physican restraints still being used???

    Lawnurse replied to Lawnurse's topic in Psychiatric

    For our last session of Civil Law & Psychiatry we are visiting an in-patient mental health setting - a pretty large facility - where we will have a chance to Q&A with patients. Not sure if...