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    Being Ordered to Give Whiskey

    KCMnurse replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    As other posters have said, this is nothing new. Back in the day we used to give our little old ladies 60cc's of sherry 30 mins before dinner to help their appetites. I have encountered resistance...
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    Whatever happened to going to school to be a nurse?

    KCMnurse replied to indish's topic in General Nursing

    It feels that way because it
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    No call no show, and feeling terrible about it!

    KCMnurse replied to omha's topic in General Nursing

    Wow - don't beat yourself up. Every mistake is a lesson, dust yourself off and keep it moving. It was an honest mistake. I have never been a NCNS but I have showed up when I wasn't scheduled felt...
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    did any of you share your first job offer on Facebook?

    KCMnurse replied to mixtapern's topic in General Nursing

    Assignments on a typewriter! Lucky you - we wrote everything. After state board exams we all had carpal tunnel syndrome So no, Facebook was not an option when I got my first job. Just post that you...
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    Only Crusty Old Bats will remember..

    KCMnurse replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Me
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    Only Crusty Old Bats will remember..

    KCMnurse replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    The bed pan masher... Tearing up my legs on the bed rails if they had not been installed high enough on the bed frame... Measuring sputum:barf02: Hiding in the sluice when the DON came for rounds....
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    Whistle blower/terminated

    KCMnurse replied to CaliGena's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hang in there, just as you have been cautioned, follow your attorney's advice. You are on the right path for vindication, as stressful as it is right
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    LTC nurse manager burnout? Midlife crisis? Psychosis??!!

    KCMnurse replied to Cxy13's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Two years ago I walked away from a nice fat paycheck, and took a pay cut to do something completely different in the nursing field. Do I miss it? Yes. Would I go back? Not in a million years, the...
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    nurse call response times in Ontario hospitals

    KCMnurse replied to fizzydrinks's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thank you for your well thought out response. I agree with loriangel14 that there is a liability issue when family is involved with toileting but I completely understand your dilemma. Do I wait for...
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    Federally employed nurses- Leaving service?

    KCMnurse replied to magris's topic in Government, Military

    Move on up and out is my advice. My hubby was in the military for 21 years and I moved when he did. Never had a problem with employment and have a nice 401K/retirement plan. You haven't been there...
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    Too sweet not to share!

    KCMnurse replied to mom to many's topic in School

    Another satisfied
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    nurse call response times in Ontario hospitals

    KCMnurse replied to fizzydrinks's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    OK but let's exercise some common sense here - the patient has dementia - already diagnosed. He will not miraculously know what year it is at shift
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    nurse call response times in Ontario hospitals

    KCMnurse replied to fizzydrinks's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am so saddened to read your post, but not surprised. As many have stated before me, the reality is that nurses are overwhelmed and patients require more than they can realistically provide in an...
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    Alzheimer's Lesson?

    KCMnurse replied to NewNurse08022016's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is difficult and as others have stated, depends largely on the individual. I would be reluctant to tell you that you should always lie or always tell the truth. My own experience is with my...
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    racist patients

    KCMnurse replied to Rn 1979's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's 2016 and seems like we are stuck in 1916. How in the H-E- double hockey sticks is it OK to actually document Caucasian caregivers only! My mind is blown by this. Can caregivers then also state...
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    I survived the Board of Nursing

    KCMnurse replied to KCMnurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    NurseDiane, I completely agree with you, but I have to correct you - it was not an improper investigation - there was NO investigation. The BON has your license in their hands and they use it as a...
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    I feel incomplete

    KCMnurse replied to sameishafate's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are just getting started and in five years you will look back and wonder why you were so worried about what everyone else is doing. We all chart our own course and there is no magic number or age...
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    Finally got malpractice insurance.

    KCMnurse replied to quazar's topic in General Nursing

    I like you carried my own insurance for years. Then I let it slide for two years.....lo and behold I get a complaint lodged against my license (search my article on this experience). My insurance...
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    Finally got malpractice insurance.

    KCMnurse replied to quazar's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone is talking about the hospital covering you in the event of a lawsuit. Well, not all nurses work in a hospital. Nurses in home-health and nursing homes are particularly vulnerable. No-one...
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    With a criminal record should I even try to get into nursing school?

    KCMnurse replied to missjackiep3's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    It all depends - as we say when the answer is so subjective there is no definitive answer. Depends on the state, school and BON. Previous posters have indicated the worst case scenarios you could face...
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    F-1 Visa Status Nurse PH'D no License

    KCMnurse replied to Ca2Wa's topic in Nursing Career

    He could work with the credentials he already has, but the PhD with no license is a red flag to me. If he cant pass the NCLEX in 4 years as he claims - its time for a new plan. Sounds like you are...
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    I survived the Board of Nursing

    KCMnurse replied to KCMnurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Without going into specific detail - I did find out where the complaint came from. It was not my former employer, who was astounded when I informed them of the situation. I was able to get...
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    I was terminated

    KCMnurse replied to Sheila063's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, it will add some teeth to your petition. If you can at least leave with an 'eligible for re-hire' on your record instead of a termination it will be much better for your job prospects. This...
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    Need advice re: Reporting suspected drug diversion

    KCMnurse replied to CloverPark's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Go with your gut, you cannot report anonymously as a previous poster stated. Run it by your pharmacy or DON. You will never be 100% sure unless you witness her putting pills in her pocket or arriving...
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    Fake Nurse?

    KCMnurse replied to RN1994#'s topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Chief Nursing Officer!!! That's