missaretha

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1. Narcotic restriction being lifted

   missaretha replied to Nursrcy00901's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Who gives a damn what the board of nursing or even the director of nursing thinks? You did the work, you'll have to keep doing the work. Get the keys back and do your

2. Accused of diverting (WHEN I WOULD NEVER )NEVER)

   missaretha replied to win92's topic in General Nursing

   This is why every nurse should have their own personal insurance. If you have it, call them and tell them you need a lawyer. Let the attorney do everything and do everything they

3. I'm struggling

   missaretha replied to Daniela2343's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   First, a 3.0 is not a bad GPA. It's a solid B. Depending on what average you need to have to complete whatever degree you are pursuing, you may need to talk to your instructors about Chemistry and...

4. How should I handle CNA

   missaretha replied to happymama's topic in General Nursing

   "I have worked with CNA's that were so awesome, that I gave them and only them a $50.00 Bill for Christmas." No worries. A lot of us nurses do this when we have CNAs that we work with on a...

5. How should I handle CNA

   missaretha replied to happymama's topic in General Nursing

   Hey Mama, I'm curious to know how things turned out. I wanted to let you know that I read your original post and every single reply...all 3 pages of them. There will be people here who agree...

6. Manager is colluding

   missaretha replied to AKP25's topic in General Nursing

   If HR has said to escalate, then she should escalate. HR can call them all into an office and resolve it. If a manager has proof, then that manager would have to bring the proof. If there is no proof...

7. Refused assignment due to patient safety, was I wrong?

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

   I've had this happen to me quite a bit. I always said no. They need to either hold over the nurse currently on, get someone to come in, or the RN supervisor should take the cart. In assisted living,...

8. Provider X asks LVN to scan the meds X gave

   missaretha replied to catsandwich's topic in General Nursing

   >>>My question is, is it safe practice for LVNs to scan medications that they didn't/ wouldn't be allowed to give?<<< No. Absolutely

9. Harassment in nursing school

   missaretha replied to Tiara Walker's topic in General Students

   I have to agree with the comment above. Nursing instructors are always going to be super tough on their students. They know exactly what it's going to be like after you graduate so they will be all...

10. Misconceptions About Nurses (Thoughts from a tired nurse)

    missaretha replied to jby0's topic in General Nursing

    WOW! It feels like you plucked those words right from my head. Spot on! Hit the nail on the head! A+++! Nailed it! Yes, yes, YES! Thank you so much, for saying what most of us

11. 2019 Nursing Salary Survey

    missaretha replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Where can I find 2018’s

12. Nurse Charged With Homicide

    missaretha replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    This is exactly why I carry personal liability insurance. Even when I'm not working. Too easy to get the blame thrown down on the nurse even though the issue MIGHT go all the way back to a possibly...

13. Should I Carry Nursing Malpractice (Liability) Insurance?

    missaretha replied to sirI's topic in Nursing Career

    I just started working at a school for kids with Autism. After starting, I found out that there are also classes for students who need "emotional support." In other words, these kids have spent time...