sharonlu

sharonlu has 46 years experience and specializes in almost all.

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1. Not Convinced Nursing is an Autonomous Profession

   sharonlu replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in General Nursing

   I was in a situation more than once where I felt I had to refuse the doctor's order and did so. One time the MD became angry and took the syringe and administered the too high dose himself and the patient (7yr old) died. I was glad I refused. Nurs...

2. Not Convinced Nursing is an Autonomous Profession

   sharonlu replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in General Nursing

   I graduated from nursing school in 1964. I am still working in nursing and have worked in many venues. You are correct. There are areas where you have more freedom to make decisions but we still operate under standing orders and still have to "do ...