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  1. Positive pre-employment drug screen! What will happen?

    kp2016 replied to Pmb's topic in General Nursing

    If I was you I would get a blood test taken ASAP. You will then either have a recent clean test or know for a fact that you will test positive and therefore should not apply for a job where a drug...

  2. Advice on how to handle a situation at work.

    kp2016 replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You should start applying for new jobs ASAP. It sounds like the physician who warned you that the practice plans to fire you was trying to help you avoid that outcome. I would ask that physician if...

  3. Multivitamins and supplements? My vent.

    kp2016 replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    All time favorite. I actually had this conversation. RN: Why did you stop taking your neurotin ? Pt: That Doctor doesn’t know what he is talking about and I hate talking medications. RN: Your...

  4. Do I share my medical history as part of my story to become a nurse?

    kp2016 replied to LeviY's topic in General Nursing

    Never in a million years. There is a reason why they can’t legally ask you!!! Do not volunteer the information!!! For the record I have lost jobs before that I was by far the most qualified for....

  5. Pumping at work

    kp2016 replied to newmom17's topic in General Nursing

    I would talk to my manager. Outline exactly what you have been doing, the ways you have minimized the interruptions to your shift and the fact that Nurse *** has complained. Let your manager either...

  6. Port-a-cath

    kp2016 replied to guest317's topic in General Nursing

    This is a question for your friends doctor or the facility patient advocate. No one here can give you advise on something like

  7. Frequency of rounds

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

    I have been a nurse for a long time, a patient once or twice and the family member many times. Any time you have questions about the care or perceived lack of care you or a family member is receiving...

  8. Decision Letter From NMC

    kp2016 replied to ELIZABETH MATHEW's topic in Nurse Registration

    Nurses and Midwifery Council. It would seem OP is attempting to obtain a license in the United Kingdom. I would say you need to call them and ask what information they

  9. 12 Hour Shifts Issue

    kp2016 replied to Jordan1927's topic in General Nursing

    If you are interested in 8 hour shifts. Try looking at OR, Recovery room, outpatient clinics, infusion clinics. Clinics tend to pay less and 8 hours shifts don’t have much potential for addition...

  10. On Vacation - Would You Intervene?

    kp2016 replied to RobbiRN's topic in General Nursing

    removed as link to article wasn’t

  11. On Vacation - Would You Intervene?

    kp2016 replied to RobbiRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am very very hesitant to intervene especially on planes when you often have no idea what you are volunteering to help with. If there is a problem later on you can bet your actions and any missed...

  12. How do I transfer non ambulatory pt from WC?

    kp2016 replied to cutescrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Please do not request “a helper to help me during the time of transfer” you need a lifting machine! It’s not like this is a one off situation. This will be multiple lifts a day for the length of...

  13. My patient is now an employee in the office I treat her at

    kp2016 replied to NYNPLisa's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I have personally had this experience. I was a patient of a particular NP when I changed jobs and started working in the same facility as this NP. I was very pleased with how the NP handled the...

  14. Help! ICU day shift to NICU night?

    kp2016 replied to Bjones94's topic in General Nursing

    I’m a little concerned for you that you didn’t cope well with nightsift and the NICU job is also nights. I think you should look for an option C. Your current job isn’t a good fit for you but...

  15. Suspended for reporting med errors

    kp2016 replied to HikeRN4852's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Missed Protonix - sure ok, missed Xarelto seriously not ok! Your facility is playing with fire here and apparently they don't care. Reporting that the medication charts indicate that certain drugs...

  16. Do I have rights against workplace harassment from patients?

    kp2016 replied to Anagray's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It sounds like your boss has zero interesting in fixing this, I would try a slightly different angle before your look at transfers. You mentioned triaging patients in a public area which is also a...

  17. Error in judgement?

    kp2016 replied to jane_34's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Exactly!!! I thinking there may be a significant amount of denial from the family about their loved ones health and life expectancy. I’m thinking blaming you for her “decline” is an outlet for...

  18. HIPAA scapegoat

    kp2016 replied to inthealpine's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Honestly i'm sorry this happened to your wife. I think we have gone a little crazy on the HIPAA front but sadly it is how it is: 1) Looking at the charts of any patient who is not in your care, right...

  19. need help

    kp2016 replied to newbienurse97's topic in General Nursing

    Several states offer a one time license to students who have graduated from an accredited school of nursing and are eligible to test for the NCLEX. The length of license depends on the state - I’ve...

  20. How to talk to my manager about transferring departments

    kp2016 replied to VJN11's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I would start by reviewing the written HR policy on internal transfers. Be sure to check if you are actually required to notify your current manager or if that is just a preference of your manager and...

  21. Colleague asked me for a Tylenol from my med cart. What to do?

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

    Try not to report your co workers unless you really have to for patient safety or serious professional issues. Reporting can and does lead to ugly work environments. Your best action would be to ask...

  22. Difficult lazy coworkers

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

    Honestly small issues like this can become big issues contributing to a very ugly work environment so tread carefully, especially if you are the junior person. You stated you were helping someone...

  23. New Grad and Rejected from First Choice Job Option

    kp2016 replied to Joanne15's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You mention getting great feedback from your CNA peers. You didn’t mention RN feedback. As you are looking for an RN position your manager is probably more interested in the feedback of the RNs....

  24. In Need of Some Advice Please

    kp2016 replied to urijahsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    4 hours of commute a day on top of a 12 hour shift, Do not do it! You will be exhausted and most likely feel like you never have any time or energy for your son. You have a job that you enjoy. Keep...

  25. Non Narcotic Theft and Terminated

    kp2016 replied to exelor's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe they won’t report you to the BON or the Attorney Generals office... but maybe they will. I realize money doesn’t grow on trees, especially when you have been terminated for cause but if I...