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  1. Can you refuse to give care to a resident in LTC?

    medicalforonevoice replied to CNA2016:)'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Keep a small tablet, jot down each occurrence, who you spoke to about the occurrence (your supervisor/charge nurse.) Don't use it as an 'I told you so' moment, but a source to protect you. Continue to...

  2. Age of Nurse = Level of Experience? Or Not?? The survey says...

    medicalforonevoice replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Why it is most important to have seasoned Nurses! Keep them

  3. Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    medicalforonevoice replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Because of the reason you stated; exploitable, we have to be proactive in our profession. Be aware of what laws and rules being developed in your state. Join a group that do monitor what affects our...

  4. Would you report possible diversion?

    medicalforonevoice replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    First and foremost, before"turning any Nurse in", triple check yourself. This is that persons' lively-hood and possibly making an assumption that could be wrong can take that persons' job and career...

  5. I want to quit nursing.

    medicalforonevoice replied to Nomad_Nurse1's topic in General Nursing

    As a new Nurse, I was subject to the 'eat their own' affect. I toughened up my skin and made it. As a seasoned Nurse I started a new trend, remembering what that felt like; mentoring. Apples and...

  6. How to File a Complaint against BON

    medicalforonevoice replied to twins2014's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    My thoughts are that Nurses need to unite. We need a good source, in each State, for reference including legal questions in regard to our professions. Happy we have this forum, so we can get...

  7. Accused of narcotic/ alcohol abuse... No clue what this is about!

    medicalforonevoice replied to Purplegiraffe's topic in General Nursing

    It actually does happen. I would definately call, do not give out allot of information. Take notes, names, etc. Be VERY careful what you say, in other words ask for the specifics only. Calling a...

  8. One Healthcare Risk Manager's View Of Individual Nursing Malpractice Insurance

    medicalforonevoice replied to RiskManager's topic in General Nursing

    I feel when your getting the information about insurance; personally I would ask what are the boundries that the insurance covers. Not all Nurses going in front of the BON are there do to...

  9. Help! I have to precept a new grad who already knows it all....but not really.

    medicalforonevoice replied to GOMER-RN's topic in General Nursing

    HR 101: When disciplining, conveying, etc., always have a witness in the room. That other person could be your best advocate if something were to go sour. Two heads are better than

  10. Help! I have to precept a new grad who already knows it all....but not really.

    medicalforonevoice replied to GOMER-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent advice! This is the real world of Nursing. Agree, Agree....Document the heck out of it!

  11. Who takes the med error hit?

    medicalforonevoice replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Brandon, so very

  12. Nursing Shortcuts: What works for you?

    medicalforonevoice replied to Brian's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Cheat sheets, I made my own up. With my Nursing schedule being so hectic; along with multiple interupptions throughout my shift, I need my brain on paper. Each patient, writing what I did for them...

  13. I'm being investigated by the BON!

    medicalforonevoice replied to daisy_duke's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Daisy; document, document, document. Think of yourself in the legal sense when writing, talking to the BON. Dates, Names, conversation. Do not offer any information. On their end they are told not...

  14. To tell or not to tell!

    medicalforonevoice replied to XNavyCorpsman's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I choose to look at these types of situations as,"Are you the solution or the problem." Walk lightly, think about your best approach. Being a patient advocate is wonderful; being terminated by being...

  15. Board of nursing discipline

    medicalforonevoice replied to kuippo's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It's a tough gig going through that process. Don't always assume that someone is guilty. Just as any process mistakes can be made. There has to be some form of Law and Order...so true! Every system...

  16. Please forgive my neurosis, but is this is a Hipaa violation?

    medicalforonevoice replied to guest879529's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Thank you for the clarification of HIPAA. I'll attempt to clarify my meaning. First, it isn't my job to determine if someone has violated this Act. It's great that people can post things here and...

  17. Do I Have a Legal Leg to Stand On?

    medicalforonevoice replied to Spikey9001's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Not sure what State your in or if expungement Laws pertain. Expungement in some states wipe off legal issues and you are allowed to say you have no criminal convictions or even arrest. Could be...

  18. Please forgive my neurosis, but is this is a Hipaa violation?

    medicalforonevoice replied to guest879529's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I see your from Indiana. Being from Indiana myself and monitoring the Nursing Board, HIPPA should be important. I think allot of Nurses and Medical personnel are concerned. Did you know when the...

  19. Hospitals fail to protect nursing staff from becoming patients

    medicalforonevoice replied to catmom1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Here is a scenario, what do think? I monitored the Nursing Board in my State for about 4 years (recently). Understand, there is a true need for the Board, but some cases should be dealt with at the...

  20. Can I still be an RN if I was in a Mental Hospital?

    medicalforonevoice replied to pediatricnurse2016's topic in General Students

    Let's keep pushing and encouraging our Advocates and Legislatures to remember that! I bet this "soon to be Nurse" will help his/her patients with an understanding of where they may be in their life or...

  21. Who takes the med error hit?

    medicalforonevoice replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Trust me, not all LTC facilities are like this. I'm sorry you had a bad experience. When I was reading your comment I was cringing! The writing is on the wall for a facility that excepts these...

  22. Nurses forced to work as aides

    medicalforonevoice replied to NewYorkerGirl's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I guess I always looked at my unit as a team. Short? Hard to picture yourself (on your way in) working "as a Nurse." Then doing an about face, into another position when you get there. I was Unit...

  23. Who takes the med error hit?

    medicalforonevoice replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Normally when med list, etc., is faxed over ahead of time, the packet with the discharge summary and other particulars comes with the patient. Hmmmm, hard to say. I guess it would be up to the Nurse...

  24. Dear Doctor

    medicalforonevoice replied to lilirishblesing's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How many hats do you wear? It's nice to hear appreciative remarks, especially from the Physicians (whose butt you probably just

  25. Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    medicalforonevoice replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, unless by word of mouth, you go to work for a Facility, Hospital, Medical Entity...all looks good. Then you start to work and get the Uh Oh moment, realizing your license may be at stake....