Keysnurse2008

Keysnurse2008

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  1. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Lizz...you do have a point.I cant even tell you any type of legislation my state nsg association is even attempting to get passed to benefit nurses.Although I am a member I do not receive any flyers...

  2. Your Worst Mistake

    Keysnurse2008 replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing

    MWCIA12, Just learn from your mistake. Never hang blood or anything thru a pressure bag unless that patient is crashing on you.If it cant be run thru a pump at 999 / hr without alarming then there is...

  3. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    see....thats the problem.my home state is an "at will" state too.while there are legal avenues to protect nurses with stories like mine...they still need to be made stronger-legally.unless they have...

  4. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Ok...I have heard alot about the pro's and cons of labor unions.How do you even "find" information on labor unions...lets say...if you are in a state like me that doesnt have one.What are the type of...

  5. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You guys are right...a good majority of whistleblower lawsuts are not successful. Alot of these cases are where it is simply the nurse against the HCF....and it is sad when big business wins. My case...

  6. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    atlanta rn, in my facility you actually do not have to use the chain of command....most still do out of professionalism.so by passing doesnt really affect employees one way or the other.they posted...

  7. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Panhandler,.. I am not really sure what you are asking? if you are asking if I intend to bring my case to a judge...you bet I am.If I am forced to...if this HCF does nothing.Am I getting more active...

  8. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    soleipie...thats kinda what i was wondering.if she didnt sign anything stating it was a "final uncontested" decision"...then it can not be legal. surely?tsunami kim,...did they provide you with...

  9. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    TsunamiKim, I am so sorry all this horrible stuff happened to you.I dont understand alot about nsg unions bc I have never been a memeber of one.But...you say arbitration means that you give up your...

  10. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    tsunamikim, i am suppost to receive their "decision" this week i believe.i am not like "holding my breath".as far as a paper trail....they provided me a paer trail. one...the numerous numerous...

  11. Was I wrong to refuse to help?

    Keysnurse2008 replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    You did nothing wrong.In fact you did the legally "right" thing.Lets say you did interpret it for her.And then the pt went bad...she'd rope you in to cover her A**.Pointing the finger at you ...meekly...

  12. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    sally....no such luck.i am in the south.in my state we have no union.this "nurse" has such a brash.."in your face" "argumentative" personality that most people avoid her.i have witnessed screaming...

  13. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    hmmm......ok......very interesting.i kinda feel like this....i have spoken to a great many of my former coworkers .....and there are a few that might get amnesia.....but there are many who will not.....

  14. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    jodyangel,. as far as i understand i have numerous options-legally.but...beyond me....this thing is huge.it is a massive problem for all nurses.i am a memeber of my states nsg association, a member...

  15. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    ok...I need to add spell check back to my computer.sorry for any

  16. Back-handed compliments

    Keysnurse2008 replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Ok...I am sure you know these individuals well...and if you say they mean no harm...I am sure they dont. But....if you want it to stop you have to enforce the ACTION=REACTION rule. For every action...

  17. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    case manager1, i have already turned the past evals to my attorney. i still feel like i have been such a huge trusting idiot! when this happened...i was in shock. i have always been such a huge...

  18. I need your advice

    Keysnurse2008 replied to kmsnphx's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Phenytoin Conversion (Dilantin -vs - Cereb), The loading dosage of Dilantin, and Cerebryx....the theraputic levels...any new drugs on the market?The benefits of Dilantin post crani. Alot of...

  19. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    TsunamiKim...Thanks.I have concrete proof..so..if they want to wait....thats ok. My audiotapes can be dusted off anytime for a judge.As far as I am concerned....I can play them in court...in front of...

  20. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Case Manager 1, ...yes....I saved all my evaluations. On my last eval I scored perfect scores on many many items......had no deficiencies and was in the high performer range.I probably scored in the...

  21. ICP - puzzled

    Keysnurse2008 replied to epiphany's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Hindsight here....this patient was vented right? Bc...if not....then he/she is just going to tire soon and will head towards resp failure.Patients cant keep up the pace of tachypnea for long.They are...

  22. Funny song about the Drug Industry

    Keysnurse2008 replied to lpnadmin's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    OMG...too

  23. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This proves it....I am niave and gullible.I truly believed they were interested in actually investigating what occurred.Only one party was actually listening(I think) to what I was actually saying.All...

  24. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Guage14, You were right. The meeting was a

  25. CRNA being black-balled by former employer

    Keysnurse2008 replied to crnadg's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If this is a hospital you were working for ...how about copies of your evaluations? Can you request those?BC...that could show that you were functioning fine till you "decided to leave"...and then the...