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  1. So we have enough nurses nursing supervisor, really?

    kp2016 replied to Workitinurfava's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting side note. From multiple posts i've read here, The high cost of recruiting and training new nurses is often used as the reason that nurses are forced to sign a penalty clause $$ if they...

  2. So we have enough nurses nursing supervisor, really?

    kp2016 replied to Workitinurfava's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly the other nurse appears to have Stockholm Syndrome. It depresses me how many nurses are willing to work unsafe patient ratios, work without breaks, be hounded to pick up shifts on their day off...

  3. RN training newly hired nurse.

    kp2016 replied to Olga's topic in General Nursing

    Student nurses practise under the license of the licensed nurse they are working with. Licensed nurses are always practising under their own license and are personally responsible for the care they...

  4. Immunocompromised Loved One

    kp2016 replied to lillianbenders's topic in General Nursing

    I understand your concern but honestly don't think it's valid. I've been a nurse for more than 20 years. First 16+ in acute inpatient units the last 4 in a ambulatory community setting. The first 6...

  5. PTO not in the budget for remainder of year

    kp2016 replied to galaxygirl17's topic in General Nursing

    I worked somewhere a few years ago that was using a lot of low census leaving many nurses unable to pay their bills. A manager admitted to me that the sick leave that nurses accrued was not in their...

  6. Aggressive Resident and Alcohol

    kp2016 replied to guest336699's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    When it comes to protecting yourself legally after an issue has already occured getting a lawyer is really the only answer. BTW withholding alcohol from an alcoholic patient is very likely to escalate...

  7. Saying No to extra shifts, is it bad if you're new?

    kp2016 replied to AngelaB236's topic in General Nursing

    Start as you mean to go on. I have worked at several places that targeted particular staff for extra shifts, floating and last minute changes to undesirable shifts, because we were silly enough to...

  8. Drug Companies Reach Settlement with Two Ohio Counties

    kp2016 replied to Wuzzie's topic in Nursing News

    This is it in a nutshell for the screening questions and the opioid

  9. Drug Companies Reach Settlement with Two Ohio Counties

    kp2016 replied to Wuzzie's topic in Nursing News

    My initial response to this was that The Joint Commission deserves a huge share of the blame. The notions that pain is the 5th vital sign, pain is whatever a patient says it is and that pain must be...

  10. I tested positive for benzo and i do not take benzo help

    kp2016 replied to kendel's topic in General Nursing

    Deleted - just realized this post is years old so my comment is fairly

  11. How to deal with a patient’s rude remarks?

    kp2016 replied to PochaccoRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is a bad situation for both of you. I think you should make both of you happier and find another job

  12. Giving Narcan to Your Own Patient

    kp2016 replied to MickeyMarieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I probably would have done a quick reassessment 1 hour after the Dilaudid with vital signs. Honestly 0.4mg of narcan is too much for that clinical presentation. I would have "requested" the Doctor...

  13. Ran out of time on the NCLEX-RN

    kp2016 replied to Clover123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How on earth do you remember all that. I got 75 questions and walked out feeling like i'd been hit by a truck, probably couldn't have said what the last question was on if my life had depended on it....

  14. RaDonda Vaught Update - State Health Officials Reverse Decision and File Medical Disciplinary Charges

    kp2016 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing News

    I was honestly shocked that the BON didn't take or at least sanction her license immediately. As a fellow RN i'm horrified to see criminal charges against a nurse who while clearly negligent and...

  15. Standing orders

    kp2016 replied to PSYCHGIRL's topic in Patient Medications

    Take a deep breath. It’s a hot mess but it will be ok. You followed their established policy, quietly get a written copy of that policy if you can. The Doctor already signed the order so you are...

  16. Performance improvement plan woes

    kp2016 replied to lorias's topic in General Nursing

    Med errors, performance improvement plan, not preforming at the level of others.... honestly this sounds to like the paperwork trail that leads to you being fired. Honestly if I were you I would...

  17. RN Recognition & Respect

    kp2016 replied to Guch's topic in General Nursing

    I’m a little amazed anyone would have the audacity to mention the “benefits” that military and 1st responders receive so close to 9/11 but as you went there I will answer. Military and first...

  18. Running late?, during report stay on topic so I can go home!

    kp2016 replied to Workitinurfava's topic in General Nursing

    I admire your professionalism for waiting to give report to a nurse that is habitually late, but sadly that is just enabling her. I would handover to the charge and leave exactly on time. For the...

  19. right med, right dose, wrong route... ouchhhh

    kp2016 replied to rvzohfeld's topic in General Nursing

    As an RN I would probably try to find some compassion for the fact that another RN made a mistake. I realize you have had a traumatic experience but it is important to remember that it was a mistake...

  20. Clinical

    kp2016 replied to nursingstudent501235's topic in General Students

    Nope. I did not miss that it was her first day. In all honestly I agree her instructor was being unnecessarily harsh. But honestly that doesn’t matter as I am not her instructor. Telling her that...

  21. Clinical

    kp2016 replied to nursingstudent501235's topic in General Students

    You need to stop blaming your instructor. The problem wasn’t her tone or lack of supportiveness. The problem was you let your nerves get the better of you. The instructor was correct to tell you...

  22. Surgeons - ugh!

    kp2016 replied to Melanin's topic in General Nursing

    It is very unlikely to get any better. If the Surgeons are the type that think nurses should be seen and not heard that won’t change. (I’ve worked ED, OR, PACU and Specialty Clinics) Over the...

  23. Three interviews on very different units - need advice

    kp2016 replied to Nurse Magnolia's topic in General Nursing

    I’m not sure why they are pushing those three units but if I were you I would take a moment to consider what kind of area you are interested in. Have a look at the job openings at your facility and...

  24. Nurse talking about a patient and their reason for admission to other nurses?

    kp2016 replied to Nurseynurse1116's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    A nurse who is not currently caring for the patient, identified said patient by name and diagnosis to a person also not directly involved in their care to basically gossip about them. This is the...

  25. Pt confidentiality

    kp2016 replied to Irving's topic in General Nursing

    I’m too lazy to go back looking for them but I think several others posters have mentioned posting on social media about work issues, frustrations, venting, “funny stories” and ended up in a...