I'm sorry your grandmother didn't receive the care you thought she deserved. I've been in that situation myself. But what I also know is that some family members are unrealistic in their expectations. I've heard patients say they hardly saw their ...
cappuccino replied to oldiebutgoodie's topic in General Nursing
The paperwork is out of control. Period. The joint commission continues to mandate so much that we are drowning in paper. It is absolutely laughable how much responsibility is placed on the nurses to not only abide by these mandates but to also ta...
cappuccino replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing
You're welcome. I believe you can render care without jeopardizing your license. It can be so FRUSTRATING at times. That goes without saying. In your case , what if irrigating the catheter didn't work? You would still need to change the catheter...
cappuccino replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing
I absolutely would not go ahead with any patient procedure or treatment without md orders. Period. You're just basically opening yourself up for potential litigation.................:redbeathe
Well just let this be a learning experience. When we count at my job, we're both looking at the amount that's being counted. I like to take the meds out and count them w/ the other person so they're acknowledging the amt. It takes a tiny bit long...
cappuccino replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing
No way would I do something like that. You're liable for the advice you're giving someone. Just be careful when you're putting your license on the line. I would be weary of that kind of job...........
Our orders include date,time,doctors orders(w/only approved abbreviations) doctor's name and the nurse taking the order. Verbal orders have been phased out. We only take verbal orders in emergent situations. All the doctor's are aware so they comply...
cappuccino replied to longforseaair's topic in General Nursing
We do have computerized orders. Basically all the orders print up after the doctors enter them into the computer. The stat orders print up in bold lettering. Essentially it's the unit clerks job to check for new orders. The advantage of having comput...
How many of you would say hands down that a union nursing job is better than a non union and why? I've been working in a non union job for many years. The nurses were treated wonderfully until this year. We now have so many changes going on that ever...