Richard Wolfe replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing
They withheld care from an unidentified, intoxicated, unconscious human-being based on a tattoo. That sounds completely unethical in every sense of the word. How do we know that he was not intoxicated...
That's because beyond theory, doctors know absolutely zero coming out of school. Everyone knows that, therefore they are very accommodating. APRNs are expected to have basic experience through bedside...
Richard Wolfe replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in General Nursing
First of all, you seem to be a little full of yourself. Secondly, you guys rock. I always tell my child that if I'm in a hospital that I want a nurse taking care of me. If I'm in the field, then keep...
Clinical Ladder programs have been used for years to recognize nurses as they progress through levels of nursing practice starting at novice and culminating in an expert level. These ladders are often...
Richard Wolfe replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing
The fact that your patient died while receiving a blood product raises many questions. Was it the first unit? Was the code witnessed? What was the infusion rate? Did you follow hospital policy for...
Richard Wolfe replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing
I know that many vaccines work, but I also know that many do not. You can discredit the flu shot with research from the CDC. However, I still get the flu shot every year (mainly because I'm forced to...
That's funny, but please no one take that seriously. You would be advised to get a lawyer for both that case and your Board of Nursing hearing if you plead the 5th. Plus, it will be on record that you...
1. I've never heard of a deposition being voluntary. 2. Always carry your own insurance. The facility and their lawyer will throw you under the bus without hesitation. 3. If you are being deposed,...
Richard Wolfe replied to LUCBSN's topic in Critical Care
The correct answer to when to call a Rapid Response Team (RRT, Met Team, or even a CODE BLUE) is ......anytime that you feel that the situation warrants one. Simply put, you are allowed to trust your...
Richard Wolfe replied to benjaeli's topic in General Nursing
I am assuming that you are either a foreign educated nurse or you are not a natural US citizen. If that assumption is correct, then six months sounds about