Irish_Mist BSN, RN

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    Patient abuse and the board taking too long to act

    Irish_Mist replied to bgriffin32's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You could contact the Department of Justice. They investigate civil rights violations (which is definitely what this falls under) . Civil Rights Division | Department of
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    Told to fake vital signs

    Irish_Mist replied to gypsierose's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Report this facility to the state. And find another job. If they're taking these kind of these kind of shortcuts, I don't even want to know what else they're doing or not
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    How to Handle a Bully as a Supervisor

    Irish_Mist replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Keep a paper trail of what she does. Document everything. That way, if you need to take action, you will have the grounds to do so. Give her verbal warnings and write her up if she continues her...
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    coworkers constantly checking your charting

    Irish_Mist replied to MNNICU, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry but who has the time for that? I only care about MY charting. Why should I care about someone else and how they chart unless I'm an auditor? You need to bring this up to your manager with...
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    Med error

    Irish_Mist replied to NurseD0816's topic in Patient Medications

    At my hospital, there has to be a second nurse present to verify a heparin drip. Even if that isn't your policy, ask another colleague to verify with you. If you are ever unsure of a med dosage...
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    Unprofessional to mention you have other patients?

    Irish_Mist replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it is unprofessional as long as it is done tactfully. Some patients need to be reminded that you can't always stop everything you are doing to immediately assist them. It is not rude to...
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    Responding to annoying co-worker who asks you to work for them every week?

    Irish_Mist replied to NurseUnforgetable's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with been there, done that. This person doesn't strike me as someone that takes a hint. You can try simply ignoring her. If she doesn't get the hint, tell her that you are unable to trade with...
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    Accusation Against Male Nurse (Me)

    Irish_Mist replied to Lapzs's topic in General Nursing

    I can see why you tried to prevent her from leaving. She was angry, irrational, and probably about to make a scene in the hallway. Next time, don't do that. It can be taken the wrong way and it sounds...
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    Religious accommodation means no Saturdays....ever?

    Irish_Mist replied to momto6msn's topic in General Nursing

    Probably the best comment so far on this entire thread! I am just baffled at the folks saying that this is none of her business. It impacts her workload, therefore it IS MOST CERTAINLY her
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    Religious accommodation means no Saturdays....ever?

    Irish_Mist replied to momto6msn's topic in General Nursing

    OP, don't listen to the naysayers on here telling you to mind your own business. It is your business because you are getting the short end of the stick and it is impacting your workload. Nursing is a...
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    Nursing school and arrest

    Irish_Mist replied to dlk2965's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    My advice: Listen to your lawyer. You are paying him/her to give you the advice you're asking for on this forum. You even contacted the board of nursing. You can't rely on the advice you receive here...
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    Dying to be a Nurse

    Irish_Mist replied to MTaylor310's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Part of life is knowing that there are consequences for actions. Credit card fraud and grand larceny are serious charges. Nurses are incredibly trusted professionals who care for people in very...
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    My coworker was high and got away with it

    Irish_Mist replied to Volley88's topic in General Nursing

    Why are you looking at his phone? I'd be livid if my co-worker was doing that. You said yourself that everything was clear in his patient care and charting. What exactly do you want from this? Do you...
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    Is it customary where you work to recheck BPs manually?

    Irish_Mist replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I always take a manual reading if I or a PCT gets a serious out of range one. I had a patient who could only get readings on her right leg. After the PCT told me her BP qas 190/100, I took a manual...
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    My Mom passed away. Did I do the right thing?

    Irish_Mist replied to LovingMom1's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds to me like you took WONDERFUL, COMPASSIONATE care of your mother. You did a lot more than many people would do for their elderly and ill parents. You did not cause your mom to die. She had...
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    Sleeping on job?

    Irish_Mist replied to Nursing617's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If I am not mistaken, this could be considered patient abandonment. If the DON doesn't want to correct this, I bet the State Board of Nursing would love to look into along with countless other...
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    Nursing students who want to be NP's

    Irish_Mist replied to Teaching the future's topic in General Nursing

    You guys were a lot nicer than most other nurses and physicians would have been. The fact that you had to spoon feed her what orders to give is appalling. Humble and kind, fine. Neither of those two...
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    Nursing students who want to be NP's

    Irish_Mist replied to Teaching the future's topic in General Nursing

    What kind of crap school allows this kind of nonsense? That is just flat out dangerous. Bare minimum requirement should be at least TWO SOLID years of full time experience as a labor and delivery...
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    After removing hub protection cap, do you still need to wipe with alcohol pad?

    Irish_Mist replied to missjune's topic in General Nursing

    I scrub the hub with alcohol after removing the green curo caps. It's just a small, extra step to ensure the hub is clean and with CLASBI being a risk, it's just a few extra
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    Used CPR on my neighbors toddler today... it wasn't enough... warning, graphic..

    Irish_Mist replied to NursingInChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my God. I was on the edge of my seat reading through this thread. I literally had chills down my spine. I said a silent prayer to myself that your update on this toddler's condition would be...
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    The Incontinence Epidemic

    Irish_Mist replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I too am a lurker as I am not a school nurse. I must confess, my jaw has been DROPPED the entire time I have read this thread. Ridiculous. And a 14 year old soiling his pants and neither he or his mom...
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    I can't win for losing

    Irish_Mist replied to NurseBeans's topic in School

    You are a mandated reporter. If you did not report the suspected child abuse, you would have broken the law. YOU DID YOUR JOB. Just show the board you did all the proper documentation and followed all...
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    lying about clinical hours

    Irish_Mist replied to astrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would have been kicked out of my BSN program if I every pulled that crap. I can bet a paycheck this isn't acceptable in an FNP program. It sounds like he doesn't want to put forth the effort in...
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    Irony regarding cellphone use at work

    Irish_Mist replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I carry my phone with me as there is no specific rule on our unit against doing so. My nurse manager doesn't mind as long as people aren't constantly on their phone texting, playing candy crush, etc...
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    Weight loss for nurses

    Irish_Mist replied to tortillaRN17's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new RN as of January on a Cardiac/Neuro Tele unit. I gained over 30 lbs during nursing school in the course of a year. I did an accelerated BSN program and the mounting stress was a lot for me....