nancynurse12

nancynurse12 BSN, RN

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  1. HIPAA violation?

    nancynurse12 replied to Nursey444's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Definitely a Hippa violation and you are required to report it. She can take all of you down as colluding with her. Don’t you have to sign an oath or have training regarding

  2. To be a coward, or to be a fool?

    nancynurse12 replied to MsJenn_The_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    If you joined the army and are sent to a war zone you are putting your life on the line. And people can say you signed up for it. Also, you are given appropriate weapons. A nurse does not expect her...

  3. To be a coward, or to be a fool?

    nancynurse12 replied to MsJenn_The_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Think you were tested too early. You need a

  4. Am I a coward for going on FMLA due to COVID?

    nancynurse12 replied to ML1376's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Do what will keep you safe and allow you to sleep at night. if you can get fmla go for it. If your hospital is treated you as if you are expendable

  5. Disturbing Conversation on Overweight Healthcare Workers

    nancynurse12 replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in General Nursing

    So, my overweight Doctor should not be allowed to work in healthcare? That is a load of bunk. there some jobs like dancers, playboy bunnies and stewardesses all have weight restrictions. also, weight...

  6. Doctor stole my stethoscope

    nancynurse12 replied to ayejay09's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had a gold plated stethoscope and a doctor also took it. My problem was that it was not

  7. Should I leave this racist town?

    nancynurse12 replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If it has come to physical symptoms with palpitations and insomnia I don't really see that you have a choice unless you can't get another job. There are some minorities who don't have your options and...

  8. Is it okay for RN to ask recovery patients not to swear?

    nancynurse12 replied to SweetieBeeSandy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I did ask. The guy was really offensive. His language crude. He did what he wanted and he was quickly moved out for disturbing everyone in the unit. Some people every other word is a swear word. The...

  9. Should I leave this racist town?

    nancynurse12 replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    After the way Trump talks about minorities, you can't believe it? He is supported by bigots and racists. Small hospitals and businesses can have a pervasive atmosphere that is intolerant to...

  10. Should I leave this racist town?

    nancynurse12 replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I did a travel assignment years ago in Florida and I was interviewed and hired over the telephone. There were no other minority nurses. When I went to pick up my keys they were so shocked. They were...

  11. Abandonment if I don't pick up over time shifts??

    nancynurse12 replied to hollyspiller0253's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Get it in writing so you have proof. She won't do

  12. Would you report possible diversion?

    nancynurse12 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, I believe a nurse would give herself the drug and waste iv fluid. I would not put my name as a witness to a wasted narcotic that was cheating a patient. I worked with someone who was being...

  13. Is nursing school REALLY that hard?

    nancynurse12 replied to Courtney M's topic in General Students

    No, it is a lot of work but doable. I worked part time and went to college full time. Sounds like you are smart enough to handle the

  14. Refusing a patient assignment

    nancynurse12 posted a topic in PACU

    :no:There was 3 nurses working, we take patients in rotation. I left the unit to transfer my patient to her room. Came back and charge nurse was having a tantrum in in unit in front of the patient,...

  15. Refusing a patient assignment

    nancynurse12 replied to nancynurse12's topic in PACU

    Yes, her supervisor was informed. No consequences so

  16. Fired for expressing concerns about patient safety and care!

    nancynurse12 replied to hkrntobe's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Date of hire is not your start date. It has always been the first day of orientation. Date of hire as a start date and your first day as an employee can be months apart because you may have to wait...

  17. Fired for expressing concerns about patient safety and care!

    nancynurse12 replied to hkrntobe's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Unless it is something black and white an d immediate safety is a concern you don't make waves while on probation. This is a way they use to see if you will fit in or be a "problem" and make waves. If...

  18. What kind of job is this?

    nancynurse12 replied to Jillybean48's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Auditing charts. It is what I did on a travel