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  1. RT over-stepping boundaries?

    1RN4Christ posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hello! Quick background then a question... I overheard an RT giving lab work, values and their own interpretation of how this played a role in the patient's diagnoses to a patient's family member....

  2. RT over-stepping boundaries?

    1RN4Christ replied to 1RN4Christ's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You are assuming I spoke with the manager. And yes, as I claim, there is only one. Policy states there has to be two at all times (manager included). I did not call the manager. Let's stick to the...

  3. RT over-stepping boundaries?

    1RN4Christ replied to 1RN4Christ's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm done with this post. I'm not sitting here being nasty or condescending. I admitted what I could have done differently and I was asking a question to merely be more OBJECTIVE. Not judgmental and...

  4. RT over-stepping boundaries?

    1RN4Christ replied to 1RN4Christ's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Before I called the board (to ask the question, not report anyone), I did look at our policies (which were incredibly vague). Maybe I should have asked my manager first. At any rate, I was trying to...

  5. RT over-stepping boundaries?

    1RN4Christ replied to 1RN4Christ's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I understand what you're saying, but you don't get that the RT charge is at a separate extension altogether (their office). I called the dept. extension expecting to get the RT that was working on...

  6. RT over-stepping boundaries?

    1RN4Christ replied to 1RN4Christ's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Regardless of what you THINK I was doing, I was not trying to throw them under the bus. I was not going to name anyone specifically, just ask a generalized question. As I said, I'm just trying to...

  7. RT over-stepping boundaries?

    1RN4Christ replied to 1RN4Christ's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I forgot to mention that I called their department several times to inquire and no one answered. I was not going to page overhead for something like this. I also asked around and no one thought what...

  8. RT over-stepping boundaries?

    1RN4Christ replied to 1RN4Christ's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Don't get me wrong. I appreciate the role of the RT, they are an incredibly valuable resource for nursing and the patients and we are all a team. I do not have the luxury of rounding with RT's...in...

  9. RT over-stepping boundaries?

    1RN4Christ replied to 1RN4Christ's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I also work in small rural hospital where I do not have quick access to the RT department (as they float everywhere) and often need to be paged. I was going to ask. I'm not trying to get anyone in...

  10. RT over-stepping boundaries?

    1RN4Christ replied to 1RN4Christ's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just a question. I'm just trying to have a better understanding of the role they play. They are not with the patient all day long, nor do they have direct interaction with the

  11. RT over-stepping boundaries?

    1RN4Christ replied to 1RN4Christ's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Also, is it appropriate for them to initiate the discussion of

  12. Could I be the Victim of Workplace Bullying?

    1RN4Christ posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    After reading "Behavior that Just Shouldn't Fly" by a fellow poster on allnurses, I decided I do not want to become the nurse that quits because of bullying in the workplace. Would you consider...

  13. Could I be the Victim of Workplace Bullying?

    1RN4Christ replied to 1RN4Christ's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Strange indeed. I work in a rural hospital on a tele/med-surg unit with an occasional peds patient. A hodge podge of

  14. Could I be the Victim of Workplace Bullying?

    1RN4Christ replied to 1RN4Christ's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, I AM an introvert! Good guess ;-) I like the pastoral care idea as I am constantly forgetting. Our pastors do regular rounding but sometimes they are definitely needed more! I'm learning to...

  15. Could I be the Victim of Workplace Bullying?

    1RN4Christ replied to 1RN4Christ's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am going to be more assertive and speak with my manager. I've made comments in the past about how I can't handle another patient being added to my already difficult load or how I need help, but am...

  16. Could I be the Victim of Workplace Bullying?

    1RN4Christ replied to 1RN4Christ's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Your comment is very encouraging. I do need to say something. After speaking with another co-worker, she said she has heard night shift say before "Insert my name is very good with that kind of...

  17. Could I be the Victim of Workplace Bullying?

    1RN4Christ replied to 1RN4Christ's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks for the hugs,

  18. Could I be the Victim of Workplace Bullying?

    1RN4Christ replied to 1RN4Christ's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Esme12, I have been an RN for a little over 2 years. There is some truth to what you say... I probably do create more work for myself than needed. It's difficult to distance myself when some...

  19. ER nurses bringing pts to the floor soiled

    1RN4Christ replied to garn12's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Our hospital has cracked down on this. I used to get patients transferred to our bed from the ER stretcher and find the bottom sheet was soiled, then a new sheet had been placed on top. Or, they...

  20. Could I be the Victim of Workplace Bullying?

    1RN4Christ replied to 1RN4Christ's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    SoldierNurse22, I appreciate your feedback. I will say that I am a very even-keel, laid-back person who deals with stress often and quite well. I can manage 5 to 6 patients and do so, often, but...

  21. Exit Strategies For Nurses Who Deal With Overly Talkative Patients

    1RN4Christ replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Usually I say, "I've enjoyed talking to you and would like to visit more, but I have to go right now. I will come back and check on you." I've had the pager go off multiple times and back pedaled...

  22. Physicians Who Don't Do Assessments

    1RN4Christ posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am writing this somewhat heavy-hearted because what I felt needed to be done did not feel good, but needed to be said... If anyone can relate, I'd love to hear from you. Recently, a patient I cared...

  23. Physicians Who Don't Do Assessments

    1RN4Christ replied to 1RN4Christ's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    LadyFree28 Thank you for trying to stick to my post. THAT is my biggest concern and something I find TRULY bothersome. Btw, there were no vital signs documented on this patient either. Not from the...

  24. Physicians Who Don't Do Assessments

    1RN4Christ replied to 1RN4Christ's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thank you for your

  25. Physicians Who Don't Do Assessments

    1RN4Christ replied to 1RN4Christ's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Sorry, this response was for Guide. Still new at this posting