Pkirk618

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1. Charting un-witnessed behavior

   Pkirk618 replied to Pkirk618's topic in General Nursing

   no it was another RN who charted what she saw. Because they couldn't, or wouldn't chase that RN down for some "needed" additional specifics about the situation, they wanted me to fill in the blanks. So, this hardly compares to having eyes in the f...

2. Charting un-witnessed behavior

   Pkirk618 replied to Pkirk618's topic in General Nursing

   why late entry? I'm referring to charting on something I didn't see. Any Nurse Practice info out there someone can refer and help me?

3. Charting un-witnessed behavior

   Pkirk618 posted a topic in General Nursing

   One night I was charge nurse. The nurse on the other side of our two winged facility charted that she had an issue with a patient and charted appropriately. Next day, the powers that be find out that there's a history with the kid (escalates often)...

4. day of a BICU nurse

   Pkirk618 replied to jnw8606's topic in Critical

   When I was a burn nurse, we easily could spend half a 12 hour shift performing tbd. Oh and if they soil themselves....aargh frustrating sometimes. I used to get real creative with sm dressing to include some fancy bolster dressing. I learned so muc...

5. First timer - Burn Unit

   Pkirk618 replied to redwinggirlie's topic in Burn

   for you or the patient? lol jk. gotta love it.

6. First timer - Burn Unit

   Pkirk618 replied to redwinggirlie's topic in Burn

   Just think that what you do now will shorten the pain later. ...and we can't take away all the pain now.

7. First timer - Burn Unit

   Pkirk618 replied to redwinggirlie's topic in Burn

   Here is some advice: Stay hydrated and think pain management. Welcome to the world of Burns!!