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  1. injured on the job-need advice

    fiestynurse replied to jmk's topic in General Nursing

    Due to the fact that your husband is still having problems after his surgery and is now needing an MRI, I would consult with an attorney. It doesn't hurt just to make an appointment and talk to one....

  2. injured on the job-need advice

    fiestynurse replied to jmk's topic in General Nursing

    I am not using the term "firing" literally. I have dealt with some very pushy w/c case managers that want to actually go into the exam room with the injured worker. People sometimes don't realize...

  3. Video taping staff

    fiestynurse replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    Worked at a well respectable hospital, where a Registered Nurse was stealing money out of patient's purses when they left the room for tests or surgeries. She needed the money to feed her drug habit....

  4. injured on the job-need advice

    fiestynurse replied to jmk's topic in General Nursing

    Due to the extent of your injury and the doctor's recommendation that you do not return to bedside nursing - I would most certainly hire a good work comp attorney. Work comp laws vary from state to...

  5. Is it appropriate for Risk Management to discipline?

    fiestynurse replied to iiwdn's topic in Legal

    All the more reason to work for a unionized

  6. Video taping staff

    fiestynurse replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    Video taping employees is legal, as long as you are not video taping in areas where employees have a "reasonable expectation of privacy." (ie: restrooms, locker rooms) This family has a legally...

  7. California Hospital Closes Due to Ratio Law

    fiestynurse replied to Gomer's topic in General Nursing

    In the early 1980s when we also experienced a huge nursing shortage, many hospitals had to close units down because of lack of nurses. They wouldn't run these units if they had no doctors, would...

  8. Marijuana and Breast Feeding ????

    fiestynurse replied to Lela RN's topic in General Nursing

    She's not only smoking pot (the so called "soft" drug) she is also drinking shots of tequila! Makes me wonder what else she is doing and how long she's been doing

  9. Ethical Question

    fiestynurse replied to CalvilloSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Rarely is such a declaration necessary for a minor to achieve his or her goal because certain actions automatically result in a minor becoming emancipated--these include pregnancy, marriage, or entry...

  10. Ethical Question

    fiestynurse replied to CalvilloSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Minors have the ethical and legal authority to make medical decisions for themselves when they have reached the legal age of majority or become "emancipated." Most states recognize an emancipated...

  11. Marijuana and Breast Feeding ????

    fiestynurse replied to Lela RN's topic in General Nursing

    Mom's alleged drug use leads to murder charge Prosecutors: Methamphetamine in breast milk By SCOTT GOLD Los Angeles Times MEAD VALLEY, Calif. - One winter night last year, 3-month-old Jacob Wesley...

  12. Marijuana and Breast Feeding ????

    fiestynurse replied to Lela RN's topic in General Nursing

    She was probably drinking and smoking pot during her pregnancy, too. I would report this to child protection

  13. Critical Incident Stress Debriefing

    fiestynurse replied to damaro's topic in Emergency

    Traditionally, acknowledging symptoms of distress has been viewed as evidence of a personality deficit or inadequate skills to perform in the job. I was told early on in my nursing career that if I...

  14. Empoyers Who Request Credit Reports!!!

    fiestynurse replied to Euskadi1946's topic in General Nursing

    What I have learned from this post: *Watch your spending and don't over-extend yourself. *Make sure you are well insured, so that a catastrophic event doesn't bankrupt you *Put a...

  15. Do You Need Or Not Need

    fiestynurse replied to peaches99lol's topic in General Nursing

    You need a Social Security Number to take the NCLEX. You need a Social Security number to obtain a nursing license. You need a Social Security Number to work as a nurse in the U.S. Are you a foreign...

  16. Empoyers Who Request Credit Reports!!!

    fiestynurse replied to Euskadi1946's topic in General Nursing

    A federal law, the Fair Credit Reporting Act requires credit agencies to share their data only with those who have a legitimate business need for the information, and employers generally qualify....

  17. foley catheter insertion harm?

    fiestynurse replied to rileygrl11's topic in General Nursing

    Most hospitals do not allow PCTs or UAPs to do invasive procedures, such as foley catheter insertion, because of the liability risks. They do not have the background education to do such procedures....

  18. That is it, I am becoming a Walmart greeter!

    fiestynurse replied to huggietoes's topic in General Nursing

    This was a long time ago, but, once I was called down to the kitchen to clean off a tray that had vomit on it. Dietary doesn't do body fluids either! There I was standing with the dishwashing people...

  19. A Doctor Talks About Why US Health is in Decline

    fiestynurse replied to NurseHardee's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have found it easier to get articles published during National nurse's week in May. They have also printed pictures that I have sent them. When all else fails I write to the editorial page. My...

  20. A Doctor Talks About Why US Health is in Decline

    fiestynurse replied to NurseHardee's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Write an article for your local newspaper and give them a nurse's point of

  21. A Doctor Talks About Why US Health is in Decline

    fiestynurse replied to NurseHardee's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    San Francisco Chronicle December 29, 2003 Time for single payer? By Ruth Rosen Don't be surprised if health care turns out to be the sleeper issue in the 2004 presidential campaign and if a...

  22. What field of nursing would you NEVER consider working?

    fiestynurse replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    The new state mandated ratios in California call for 1:6 in 2004 and 1:5 in 2005 for med/surg units. These are minimum requirements. Some of the better hospitals do have a 1:4 ratio on day shift for...

  23. What field of nursing would you NEVER consider working?

    fiestynurse replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    I find it interesting that so many have mentioned Correctional Nursing as their least desirable choice of nursing jobs. Fear and safety issues are stated as the reason. There are more safety issues...

  24. KROGER'S ON STRIKE - - 3 states involved- - guess what they want???

    fiestynurse replied to passing thru's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This is a somewhat late reply to the post regarding Howard Dean and his view on nursing and health care. Dr. Dean has said that, as president, he would sign a single payer (National Health Insurance)...

  25. KROGER'S ON STRIKE - - 3 states involved- - guess what they want???

    fiestynurse replied to passing thru's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The New York Times December 12, 2003 Health Plan at Wal-Mart To the Editor: More than 90 percent of our associates have health insurance, about half through Wal-Mart and half through other sources...