Exactly. I worked LTC for years, and never had to request permission to send a patient to the ER in an emergency situation. You used your good nursing judgement. Hope your patient was OK!
I just love this so much . This is exactly what I do ! And I completely love the fact that you described it as a " painful conversation". It make me laugh , thank you ! 😂
I was a NO vid until October 2023 ! I didn't feel bad, other than a nagging cough the day I tested positive. I had to be away from work for five days and it was really nice!
Happy holidays to you as well !
And, this is exactly why I left long term care. It wasn't the patients, it wasn't the families, it was this BS that went on every single day.....Thirty minutes into your shift : " Oh, Sally isn't coming, so...
abbnurse replied to Baby_nurse_88's topic in Medications
Baby_nurse_88 ,
It is absolutely NOT OK for you to have been assigned a trainee along with two students. It 's a recipe for disaster. So sorry this happened to you . Hugs to you !
Could you clarify - what was the medication error ? And ...
abbnurse replied to RitzyCinnamonRoll's topic in General Nursing
I work with several nurses who are anti - vax. When a newer nurse stated she decided to get her first Covid vaccine , I overheard one of the anti - vax nurses saying to her " They GOT to you, didn't they ? They GOT to you ! "
And, similar...
abbnurse replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Entries
I saw Billy Preston perform with Ringo Starr's All Star Band years and years ago. " Nothing From Nothing" was a huge crowd - pleaser, got everyone on their feet ! 😁
abbnurse replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Entries
(((((STARS)))) sending you a big huge hug. And I hope it comforts you to know that his passing was peaceful . The last thing he heard was your voice, that voice he loved for many years. Hugs and prayers to you ! ❤️