Pt abandonment

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I work in the ER. One night, this nurse got mad and blew her lid because she was staying busy and some of the other nurses were behind the desk talking. We usually help each other out, but we didnt know she needed any help. When she finished her temper tantrum - she left without telling any one. No one was watching her pts. It wasnt until the end of the shift that we noticed she wasnt there. Anyway, she was fired. She challenged her termination and WON!! I thought patient abandonment and neglect was a major NO-NO!! especially in an ER. I dont know why she didnt lose her license, much less, lose her job!!

Specializes in ICU, CM, Geriatrics, Management.
... Silly is what gets you through the tough days...

Like that! :)

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growing up doesn't mean you can't be silly. Silly is what gets you through the tough days.

Ditto that

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Just wondering if there is any way to verify licensure of that nurse? I know some state boards of nursing will list nurses that have been disciplined or license revoked. I dont see that my state (MS) posts that info on their website. They do send out a 2-4 page update on licensure and scheduled seminars, etc.. once a year. Is there anywhere else on the web that I could check out?. Maybe its none of my business - I just cant believe that she has been allowed to come back. She has a long history of questionable behavior. If abandonment isnt reason enough to lose your license - then what is?

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Just wondering if there is any way to verify licensure of that nurse? I know some state boards of nursing will list nurses that have been disciplined or license revoked. I dont see that my state (MS) posts that info on their website. They do send out a 2-4 page update on licensure and scheduled seminars, etc.. once a year. Is there anywhere else on the web that I could check out?. Maybe its none of my business - I just cant believe that she has been allowed to come back. She has a long history of questionable behavior. If abandonment isnt reason enough to lose your license - then what is?

Is there some reason you're not calling your state board to

get answers to your questions? After all they are the only

regulatory authority concerning nursing licenses in your state.

As I said before, the only way a nurse is going to lose their license

is if someone actually reports a problem to the board for them to

investigate. Anyone can make that call. If you are so concerned

about this nurse, why are you not calling and reporting the problem?

As an old story goes: Someone once asked Mother Theresa why

God didn't do something about a particular wrong. Mother Theresa

answered, "He did. He put you here."

Samantha

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You hit the nail on the head Silicone. If there is a pattern of neglect, abuse, and abandonment with this nurse, then why is no one reporting her to the agency that has the power to do something about it?

I agree that silly is the way we sometimes make it through a difficult shift. Or situation. A little silly goes a long way.

Agree with the team work issue. If she was the only one working and others were all sitting and gabbing, why was there no offer of help so she could enjoy a few minutes of down time? We all hate to ask, but an offer is most always appreciated.

Some issues of this post raise many questions in my mind.

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