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RE: The Gen Z Nurses Controversy
This case is straight unprofessional conduct. The disciplinary decision may seem excessive if it were simply the impromptu public video production. However, other factors like violation of patient confidentiality and privacy, flagrant violation of written hospital policy (practicum terms and conditions usually signed by the student), making the mistake of arguing with the Head nurse after the fact, and/or having already being warned coming as a repeat violation.
I have been a Nurse for well over 25 years, now retired.
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Oh my! I’m just seeing this!
Although I don’t know much about the nursing profession or the protocols and code of conduct they are expected to follow, I believe that, as student nurses, they must have been taught about these things. Perhaps they chose to ignore the rules, and unfortunately for them, the school authority did not take the matter lightly.
I guess this is a mistake they might regret for a long time. I saw the news again yesterday, and I noticed that some people are pleading with the authorities to reconsider the severity of the punishment.
Thank you for sharing your perspective, especially with your years of experience in nursing.
In Canada, Nursing Colleges and related professional associations take their professional and competency standards seriously in the same level as doctors, medical technicians and para-medical organizations that not only provide the services but also protect the patient's rights.
I've seen crazy dancing Nurse videos on YT, but they were done in vacant wards, outside of working hours and most importantly done with permission of the administration. My ward has a strict policy forbidding the personal use of smartphones while on duty, with exception to lone Night staff. I hope those girls learned their lesson and perhaps have their standing restored in the near future. My regional hospital are always in need of Nursing staff with most graduates going across the border to the USA for better pay and benefits.
You are welcome @maryjacy
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