Ask questions, act like you are truely interested, ask to watch procedures, and use your preceptors experiences to your own benefit. Book nursing is nothing like the real deal. Go for it, and remember that we all make mistakes, don't be afraid to "fe...
georgianurseRN replied to georgianurseRN's topic in General Nursing
The key word here is PRESCRIBED, prescribed to be given at a certain dose at a certain time. Prescribed applies to all meds given in a nursing facility of any type if I am not mistaken
georgianurseRN replied to georgianurseRN's topic in General Nursing
Yes, lots of good feedback for the most part. I am a little concerned that some of the nurses that replied tended to want to assume that I was only researching for disciplinary reasons, That is unfortunate and makes me wonder what kind of leadership ...
georgianurseRN replied to georgianurseRN's topic in General Nursing
How is asking for more any different then asking for less? in the case of insulin dosage, not referring to the obvious dilemma of asking for more pain meds.
georgianurseRN replied to georgianurseRN's topic in General Nursing
Thank you so much for your take on things. I appreciate a reply that does not immediately judge me, or because I am DON automatically think I am out to "get" someone. You have given me infor that I can use to benefit myself, my staff and my residents...
georgianurseRN replied to georgianurseRN's topic in General Nursing
This is an issue of education, not discipline, if you read all the threads carefully you will see that. And, I asked the question looking for some verbage, again if you read carefully you will see that.
georgianurseRN replied to georgianurseRN's topic in General Nursing
if the order read 10 u and the patient is requesting 5 and is given 5 you you have knowingly changed the order. That is practicing medicine. It is also a med error. Call the MD, he/she may very well refuse to order for you, that is what you document...