Delia37 MSN

This is beyond bizarre. Was there an official announcement/policy about this or the phone calls just started coming in, out of nowhere? You and your co-workers should request a staff meeting with management/HR to provide clarification about the situ...

They absolutely dropped the ball in this case. In what type of setting do you work?? are you dealing with new nurses??

That happened to me a few years ago. Got contacted by the lawyer of a patient from a traveler assignment, I did a few years back. I contacted my liability insurance company, who immediately assigned me a lawyer. Thankfully, the case came to nothing. ...

I am confused that you say he says to straight cath q4-6h and it's it's okay to do this daily. That doesn't make sense.

That was my 1st thought, unless the OP is referring to something else?

...Rather than try to find someone "to blame"; take this unfortunate situation as a learning experience and figure out ways to improve your fall precaution protocol and assessment follow up.

I wouldn't had signed that evaluation without requesting to review, where "picking up extra shifts" was indicated in your job description or performance indicators. Making sure the unit is well staffed (registry/travelers) is the manager's responsibl...

I feel like there is more to this, since CAUTI protocols are so common everywhere. Wish the OP would come back to provide more details/clarification. My facility implemented the need for the bedside nurse to notify the charge nurses when there is a n...

When I was looking for a preceptor for my clinicals; out of desperation, I ended up emailing the deans of a couple of schools in my area. I remember doing that at 0100 in the middle of my shift; both of them responded by 9AM, offering full support (...

Are you NIH certified?? The reason why I ask is because you shouldn't be required to perform it you do not understand the scoring/assessment system. The NIH assess 11 cognitive areas; the presence/severity of aphasia is evaluated under the "Best Lan...

I would be weary of this "hack" as it is not standard practice. I agree with Hoosier in regard to having some caution in using a filter in a medication that does not require it (personally, never heard of this). Sound like you are on orientation; it...

...I have to question the common sense of someone who think wearing any sign of political alliance in the work place is OK behavior....😪

To the OP: The fact you were told to leave the unit even before the end of your shift is very telling; I concur with other posters: either you are blissfully unaware of previous near missed/mistakes or we are not getting the whole story. Just be...

To the OP: One of the best aspect of nursing is the flexibility we enjoy among specializations. Personally, I've done everything from organ donation coordinator to management (and everything in between). If working in L&D is something you a...

...For those who work in teaching facilities; the struggle is real

As someone new to the specialty, you will make mistakes (it comes with the territory; we all do!!); you will learn and hopefully grow from them. The key is to practice in a safe manner, following your hospital policies and using common sense; in Rado...

Hi As the title on this post indicates, I left my shift yesterday feeling kind of funny about a situation; even though, I know I didn't do anything wrong. I am charge in a busy 34 beds ICU that has turned into COVID central in the last couple of...

As travelers, the world is our oyster right now. As NedRN previously said, she does not sound like a good fit for you; request another recruiter. Can you imagine dealing with her if a REAL issue comes up during your assignment? Consider yourself...

Great information!! Thanks!

Honestly, life is too short to keep doing something that makes you miserable. If you are not happy with your situation; start looking for another job in your chosen specialty. However, be aware that potential employers will be very weary of a new gra...

This^^^ Just let them know ahead of time, so they can make other arrangements. Keep it short and sweet...you don't own anyone a detailed explanation.

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I had to explain what "dwelling time" meant in an enema order to a nurse (with 10 years of experience); after she reported to me not seeing any results right after she administered a lactulose enema...

Listen...this is where communication IS essential for you to keep your job. You need to bring your boss into the loop of what is going on in your life, since it is obviously affecting your job performance. Most places have progressive disciplinary pr...

I would not recommend doing this. Not sure about your facility; but in mine, staff is hyper vigilant and very protective of their babies; you will be questioned/examined like hawk if you just "walk in" into the neonate unit (or anywhere where childre...