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    What was the REAL reason you called off

    Orion81RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    As I'm sitting in my doctor's office waiting to get a flu swab, I thought I'd start a thread. I called in yesterday from the flu. The worst of it actually began tuesday, I had a fever Wednesday, and I...
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    Should drug diverters be prosecuted?

    Orion81RN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    It could also be theft from a pt, like in a nursing home setting, where it's the patient's meds directly. Their insurance is paying for
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    Call in sick???

    Orion81RN replied to Larry2016's topic in General Nursing

    Call off as soon as you find out you have a fever. You won't magically be non-infectious the next
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    Call in sick???

    Orion81RN replied to Larry2016's topic in General Nursing

    Fever=call off If you don't want to feel like they will think you are unreliable, get a dr note that states fever if you want. Let your work know ASAP so they can find coverage. Never just show up to...
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    Malpractice Insurance

    Orion81RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was uncertain where to post this, so under general nursing, here it is. I've been a nurse for 5 years and recently had a scare that got my butt in gear to finally purchase malpractice, liability...
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    constructive criticism, what to do

    Orion81RN replied to zacarias's topic in General Nursing

    Everything above poster said. One thing I did that didn't entail me having to give too much personal info, was to take part in occassionally ordering out for food. That shows inclusion. Not just...
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    Suspended for a Medication Error

    Orion81RN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for sharing your story. In a sense, it was sharing OUR story as most of us have made mistakes that we have had to learn from and finally forgive ourselves for. I especially love how you...
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    I didn't become a nurse to feed people's addictions. Do *nurses* have the right to refuse

    Orion81RN replied to Thankgodforativan's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Giving my patients Ativan decreases MY
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    Why are nurse managers jerks?

    Orion81RN replied to Cola89's topic in Nurse Management

    I see it ALL the time and wonder if they were so used to being the low man on the totem pole that when they get into a managerial position, they think, FINALLY. I can be the boss. And proceed to act...
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    I didn't become a nurse to feed people's addictions. Do *nurses* have the right to refuse

    Orion81RN replied to Thankgodforativan's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    at the ativan comment As far as what our job is not....I think it IS our job to not only treat pain, but be part of the solution to the opioid epidemic as well. I think if she has said that she is...
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    Is this pt. abandonment

    Orion81RN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Im trying to find my state's advisory on this issue (Illinois) but, here's the scenario. I've been working at a post acute rehab facility for a year and 8 months. Nurse to pt ratio on average was...
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    Is this pt. abandonment

    Orion81RN replied to Orion81RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks!
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    1st Clinical Warning

    Orion81RN replied to JinxDeFelix's topic in General Students

    The difference is that this is a learning environment. Gathering the whole picture and understanding the pathophysiology. OP is still learning these rudimentary skills, whereas nurses in the real...
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    Is this pt. abandonment

    Orion81RN replied to Orion81RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Scratch that....found what I was looking for. Pt abandonment wise.
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    Is this pt. abandonment

    Orion81RN replied to Orion81RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've been googling left and right where to find in the ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice and their Code of Ethics, but can't find it to show them proof. Does anyone know where to find it,...
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    Scared to death over PPD

    Orion81RN replied to maddyfan4's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my Gosh, I am so sorry.
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    HELP - falsely accused for diversion of meds

    Orion81RN replied to aberg22's topic in General Nursing

    Silly question, I know, but how do you go about getting an attorney for nursing issues? I think I may need one
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    Is this pt. abandonment

    Orion81RN replied to Orion81RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you for all of your words of wisdom, everyone! I luckily have a HH agency calling me to talk about jumping ship to HH. My mom is a nurse who works with them and loves it. She gave her manager my...
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    Is this pt. abandonment

    Orion81RN replied to Orion81RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks. I told her I was reporting them when I left. But, I wasn't sure where to report them. I am so angry that she threatended my license, my career, my livelihood, my
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    Is this pt. abandonment

    Orion81RN replied to Orion81RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you so much. That makes me feel a lot better. í
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    What was the REAL reason you called off

    Orion81RN replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    He had a gf AND a wife???
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    What was the REAL reason you called off

    Orion81RN replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    😲!!!!
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    What was the REAL reason you called off

    Orion81RN replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    What a horrible thing for your cousin to do. I can't even imagine. I am so sorry for your loss.
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    What was the REAL reason you called off

    Orion81RN replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    Bahahaha!!!
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    What was the REAL reason you called off

    Orion81RN replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry I haven't replied sooner. I did, in fact, test positive for influenza A. Anyway, it shouldn't come as a surprise, but I am anyway that many reasons are due to stress and simply needing to take a...