NurseWorks Magazine issue 4

Secrets, lies and harressment. Sounds like a spy movie, no wait - its your life at the hospital. We deal with these hot topics you face every day providing advice from the experts. Stop the insanity and get peace where you work.


We tackle the gnarly subject of harassment from your patient, and your options as a nurse. You need to tread lightly as incorrect actions or words could cost your job. However you should not be a victim. Where is that fine line? How can you find peace and relief? We have two very in depth professional opinions for you to consider. Once informed, you must decide your next step.

What would happen when you are caught stealing records. Prison time? Could be one of the options. If you were a supervisor and found out records when stolen from your facility how can you handle it? Read some advice from our legal experts

Is it safer to work in a prison than a hospital? We know there are a lot that happens in the ER to which nurses are exposed on a daily basis. Fights, knives pulled, people desperate for drugs, harassment of many types. So why would you want to work in a prison where this kind of things happen even more?- Or does it? A lot of nurses refuse to give correctional nursing a second thought. We spoke with one nurse who has made his career in the jail. He has some surprising things to say. It may very well change your mind about jail house nursing.

We have a dirty little secret to tell. Want to hear whats going on in your facility? Of course you will read all about that and many more things in our July/August issue.