stawman53

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1. To let it go or not let it go,that is the question.

   stawman53 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I was floated to a floor I requested not to work on,I went anyway,to do my part,as I was to help with paper work. The HN that day was a TA,temp. assignment. The shift began with her concerns about not enough PMAs,nurse aids,no ward clerk and her load...

2. Standards of care

   stawman53 replied to stawman53's topic in General Nursing

   Well thank you for your thoughtful replies.It seems Standards of Care come from a variety of sources,yes? If someone asked me ,"What is the standard of care for this patient?" I would refer them to the Nurse Practice Act,which I have no ideas where I...

3. Standards of care

   stawman53 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Can someone please give me a definition of "Standards of care"? Are the Standards of care the policy and procedures of the facility? Are the Standards of care what a "reasonable and prudent nurse" would do in a similar situation?{which is up to inter...