I just started orienting at a SNF. Today was my first day there. The nurse I was orienting with showed up a little later and jumped right in to get report and then we were off passing meds etc. At first I thought maybe someone just counted her cart for her but when I asked her later about how they do the narc count there she said they don't, they trust each other!!! I am surprised to say the least. I sat there for a minute speechless but then said...I hope no one is going to be offended when I don't accept the cart until I count the narcs. She said they'll be count with you but they might think your a *****!!!!
Has anyone ever heard of such a thing?? I mean I am a fairly new nurse but.....is this the norm????!!