My daughter, who is 18 weeks pregnant, came to visit me a few days ago. She had been sick with nausea and vomiting for several days due to a probable stomach virus that her 3 yr old also had. It became apparent to me that she was becoming dehydrated, so off to the ER we went. After a very long wait, we were finally called back and lytes were done. She was indeed dehydrated and IVs were ordered. The nurse could not get the IV started and my daughter mentioned to the nurse that "mom is an RN" (I wish she hadn't said that!) The nurse then said, "Well, you can start this IV then. We're so busy and I've got so much to do. Just run it in as a bolus and if I'm not back when it's done, just d/c it." WTH????? I didn't know this nurse at all and I was not employed at this hospital. Also, the doc came in to do the exam and never introduced himself (he looked to be in junior high school). I didn't know if he was a PA, NP or what. I asked the nurse who it was and she said "Oh, that's Dr. XXX". The room had not been cleaned previously and there was a towel on the floor to cover an obvious IV antibiotic spill--the smell was overpowering. I don't know whether to say anything or let it go. I don't want to be "one of those" people that gripe, but geez!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
