Writing “poop” is unprofessional?

[guest1143647]

I got written up for saying poop. It was one of those nights and instead of saying” large, hard bm” I said “poop”. I just didn’t think it was a big deal. But apparently it was. The DON printed up my nurses note and explained why it was unprofessional. 

This is weirding me out. This is a place that can’t keep nurses btw. 

[Davey Do]

"Patient went to the can, man. Patient then pinched a loaf."
-Cheech N. Chong, RN

[Guest 1152923]

54 minutes ago, Davey Do said:

"Patient went to the can, man. Patient then pinched a loaf."
-Cheech N. Chong, RN

     Haha!  Davey Do, I knew it was just a matter of time before you commented!

[Been there,done that, ASN, RN]

 Interesting that the DON has time to  review nurse's  notes.. to that degree.

Must wonder if the DON has recently cleaned stool. poop or ***.

The writing on the wall is.. get outta dodge.

[SmilingBluEyes]

UGH can you find another place to go? This manager is on a power trip. Life is too short for that........POOP.

Good luck.

[Emergent, RN]

How about "Man oh man, pt unloaded a ginormous, hard mountain of Number 2! The giant turd in question was definitely in the oven toooo long, in this nurse's professional opinion." 

 

[chevyv, BSN, RN]

Did you actually get written up or did she print out what you charted to make a point?  I just can't believe she didn't just approach you and tell you to chart BM next time.  Jeez

[Davey Do]

Hey @Runsoncoffee99 !

I made a little animation about a year ago which fits your situation!

 

[SilverBells, BSN]

LOL.  I wonder what your DON would think about some of the bowel movement charting at my facility, then: 

Example: "Resident succeeded in the production of a large, powerfully explosive bowel movement" 

I would agree with others that "poop" isn't the best word to use in charting, but I also wouldn't have written you up over that, either.  I'm a unit manager, not a DON, but I always say, pick your battles.  This isn't a battle I would personally choose to pursue.  

[Guest219794]

If you want to be treated as a professional, you need to act like one.

The correct term is doodie.

[Guest 1152923]

40 minutes ago, hherrn said:

If you want to be treated as a professional, you need to act like one.

The correct term is doodie.

hhern, 'doodie' is perfectly acceptable if you just add in some descriptive adjectives and throw in a little defensive charting..."Pt. had a very large, well formed, odiferous, brown doodie.  Dr Stool notified; no orders received at this time. Teach back patient education on need to increase hydration and establish a toileting routine completed with patient verbalizing an understanding afterward.  Will continue to monitor"

[vintagegal, BSN, DNP, RN, NP]

Who reads everyone’s chart notes that carefully? Someone who is looking for something to *** at. Look, I wouldn’t have written poop, but I also wouldn’t work for someone who would write me up for that. As it stands- this all sounds like bull. ??

[2BS Nurse, BSN]

Yet it's OK for patients to send nasty messages about us through their charts. ?

This thread is making me laugh tonight!! ?