Okay guys. I am a 48yr old new nurse...hired by a LTC that I like. I DO KNOW HOW to take blood glucose ... so that is NOT the problem. I am 2nd shift and have a pt who has DR order to call him if BS is above 400. I do accu-check before supper around, say 430pm. The last three times I have worked, and done the check, I have gotten counts OFF THE charts..in high 400's and once even not countable on the monitor. Protocol is to call Dr. and family...adminster as perscribed...chart, recheck in two hours...chart...and fill out lots of paperwork. When I called the Dr second time he seemed surprised. The family asked if "what are you feeding him". I even recheck when they are that high. I think the nurses that I work with are accountable and professional...but why am I the only one to get high counts.../ Hmmmmm...help!