FJW&ADP

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1. PACU visitation & policies

   FJW&ADP replied to FJW&ADP's topic in PACU

   I'm not sure why you have to be defensive or insulting in your post. I am not currently a PACU nurse, but did work in one. From what I saw the patients who were at risk were elderly, obese, and addicts-- again, not in all case, but most. It has als...

2. PACU visitation & policies

   FJW&ADP posted a topic in PACU

   It saddens me that the PACU is such an ancient practice. When PACU's were first established in the 1940's, I believe and then became a standard in the 1950's, anesthesia looked much different. I believe hospitals need to find a way to update their po...

3. Operating Room Nurse: Roles

   FJW&ADP replied to BethCNOR's topic in Operating Room

   Agreed. But for some patients, which I myself did not even think about until my husband and nephew were talking about their personally experience, don't find comfort in a stranger holding their hand. I think you have to ve to read the patients non v...

4. Operating Room Nurse: Roles

   FJW&ADP replied to BethCNOR's topic in Operating Room

   I'm, yes. Compassionate care does mean a lot to me! And in the past I have always thought it to be very important to comfort the patient. However, recently both my husband and nephew, age 14 had surgery. I thought both went really well and especiall...

5. Operating Room Nurse: Roles

   FJW&ADP replied to BethCNOR's topic in Operating Room

   "Holds the patient's hand." I think that is not a nurses job. In fact, I think that is borderline unethical for a nurse to provide emotional support. They are their to do a job, not to become emotionally involved. If if someone needs a support perso...