Writing “poop” is unprofessional?

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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. 

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

Yes, writing "poop" is unprofessional but that you would actually get written up for it stinks.  

 

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Just say stool.

write-up?  ridiculous

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Dialysis.

We probably shouldn't be laughing at your misfortune but boy, it's hard not to! Of all the stupid things to be written up for this one ranks pretty high up there. 

If you are so inclined it would be a great and petty revenge to use BM synonyms in all your future charting. The ways you can say a patient had a bowel movement without using medical terms and without using profanity are plentiful to say the least. Just wait to exact your revenge until you have another job lined up.

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Specializes in Occupational Health.

? happens!  Just find a soft stool somewhere and sit quietly while flushing if from your mind! 

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Specializes in burn ICU, SICU, ER, Trauma Rapid Response.

Whenever I feel my nursing notes lack professionalism I simply go read physicians progress notes and appreciate the poor grammar, spelling and use of non medical terms one often find in abundance in them. 

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Specializes in burn ICU, SICU, ER, Trauma Rapid Response.
On 12/30/2021 at 6:47 AM, Runsoncoffee99 said:

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.

No, you are correct and your DON is incorrect. It IS no big deal. No way I would have cooperated or complied with that write up. I would have refused to even address or discuss it. 

    Any good manager would have round filed (thrown away) that write up without action or comment. 

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

No less professional than the ER doc whose note read "rash under her left boob". 

 

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Specializes in ER.
20 minutes ago, Ado Annie said:

No less professional than the ER doc whose note read "rash under her left boob". 

 

You spelled that out!? Without all asterisks (not partial)? Is this acceptable at this G-rated site???

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Specializes in ICU.

This just reminded me of the time I had a long night and said “butt hole” in report because the word orifice fled my vocabulary. ?

Admins I sincerely hope that is okay and intend no profanity, but fully understand if it’s not kosher.

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Specializes in ER.
8 hours ago, 0.9%NormalSarah said:

This just reminded me of the time I had a long night and said “butt hole” in report because the word orifice fled my vocabulary. ?

Admins I sincerely hope that is okay and intend no profanity, but fully understand if it’s not kosher.

orifice sounds grosser than butthole.

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Specializes in Psych (25 years), Medical (15 years).
13 hours ago, PMFB-RN said:

Whenever I feel my nursing notes lack professionalism I simply go read physicians progress notes and appreciate the poor grammar, spelling and use of non medical terms one often find in abundance in them. 

Or when the transcriptionist didn't understand the physician's dictation of:

"Had been struck by a branch between the legs" and types "had a stroke on a bridge between two lakes"

Or...

"Patient has crackles in the bases", and types "patient has crack whores in the basement".

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