I have worked with a few old school nurses who weren't their anymore and they were making BIG nursing mistakes, but they still have the licenses. Now as hard as it to get one do you feel that they should be forced into retirement and stripped of their licenses? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jul 30, 2014 by morte, LPN, LVN 1 Follower; 6,987 Posts; 33,081 Profile Views ?home work? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jul 30, 2014 by GrumpyRN, NP GrumpyRN has 38 years experience as a NP and specializes in Emergency Department. 1 Follower; 766 Posts; 17,411 Profile Views "I have worked with a few old school nurses who weren't their anymore".Weren't their what any more....? Have to assume you meant weren't 'there' any more.Oh and, homework? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jul 30, 2014 by CT Pixie, BSN, RN CT Pixie has 10 years experience as a BSN, RN. 3,723 Posts; 36,157 Profile Views Running for a comfy chair and popcorn for the fireworks that are sure to begin.But I'll bite...any nurse who is making 'BIG nursing mistakes' cannot hide for long. Others will notice and report it. From there its up to the powers that be, what happens to said nurse..no matter WHAT his/her age. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jul 30, 2014 by psu_213, BSN, RN psu_213 has 6 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Emergency, Telemetry, Transplant. 3,869 Posts; 28,249 Profile Views I've seen young nurses make BIG nursing mistakes. Should they be fired too? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jul 30, 2014 by loriangel14, RN loriangel14 is a RN and specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative. 1 Follower; 6,923 Posts; 36,902 Profile Views Let me guess. You're a new grad? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jul 30, 2014 by PulselessNine PulselessNine has 3 years experience. 76 Posts; 4,204 Profile Views Hope I don't make any mistakes when I'm not my anymore. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jul 30, 2014 by elkpark 2 Followers; 14,620 Posts; 106,209 Profile Views Any licensed individual who is making "BIG" mistakes should be investigated for capacity to practice safely, regardless of the individual's age. This is not necessarily an age-related issue. However, newer, younger nurses should keep in mind that, eventually, it will be you the newer, younger nurses are criticizing because they want your job ... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jul 30, 2014 by imintrouble, BSN, RN imintrouble has 16 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in LTC Rehab Med/Surg. 2,401 Posts; 51,469 Profile Views Let me guess. You're a new grad?I don't think the OP is even a nursing student.My apologies if I'm wrong. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jul 30, 2014 by llg, PhD, RN llg has 43 years experience as a PhD, RN and specializes in Nursing Professional Development. 7 Followers; 13,343 Posts; 60,548 Profile Views Given the large number of grammar, punctuation, and spelling mistakes in the original post -- I'm not so sure the OP is someone I would trust with much responsibility for other people's welfare. Maybe he/she is someone that other people are trying to get rid of. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jul 30, 2014 by meanmaryjean, DNP, RN meanmaryjean has 40 years experience as a DNP, RN and specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia. 4 Followers; 7,619 Posts; 66,378 Profile Views This is gonna be interesting...... 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jul 30, 2014 by scottaprn 292 Posts; 5,498 Profile Views I am just planning on working until a robot can replace me. hope I can make it that long without a big mistake. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
