[libby231]

I know the feeling. If I didnt have notes written down everywhere I would be a basket case.

[ellen 12]

Thanks for not being judgemental Libby. I looked after I posted that last post and i thought my comments looked terrible.

There are other safeguards if meds. aren't signed for - that makes it clear if medications have been given.

Thanks to information gained in this thread --- I now have a note placed where I can see it easily on my medication trolley - reminding me to "focus - take my time - keep track of my mortar bowl - keep my keys on me at all times"

I don't have pockets usually to put a pad in - but I want to buy a note pad that I can attach to my keys on my skirt.

Looking at the title of this thread - I wouldn't admit to a disablity like ADD - too risky.

[Faith&Service]

Does anyone have any tips for an ADDer to turn a bad clinical start around? I've found the tips so far (writing notes--especially the post from the LTC/Rehab nurse)valuable. The more precise, the better.
I need to change the impression I've made with my instructor. I was really nervous and flubbed up a bolus feeding (or, more like I just asked too many question) and, gasp, forgot to check an id band before administering medication.
I was scared to read this thread at first. I thought I'd hear witch-burning stories of ADDers being shamed out of the workplace.
I'm in my first clinical of nursing school, forth week. I thought it was going well but then I got my mid-term eval. My instructor said I show a lack of organization. She even used the word "spacey" to describe me. I feel I made a big mistake letting her know on an orientation-day info sheet that I have ADD. I really feel that she (perhaps unconsciously) put a red flag on me.