filipino nurses should be speaking in english because they went and learn english in school so they have to apply this knowledge in english environment like work,this is a country of people speaking english...and yes they can speak their language but...
you have to call the DON of that hospital and find out their protocol or guidelines in taking care of s/p TKA.I'm pretty sure its not the surgeon's order.Having skin breakdown at the hospital is common now a days because lack of care.
It is well said and its only the philippines could actually straighten or change the system.united states has got nothing to do with it...they have to start on people in higher position.....
they say if you start with one tattoo you will want another one...then three...and still your not satisfied...how about you start with syringe then stethoscope then tounge depressor then bed pan until you can look at your body like medical piece....i...
i am kind confused of what drug you are trying to legalize....if its controlled DEA is on top of that right now believe me........there are regulations,policies covering the issues on drugs....
vald96 replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing
you even have to make sure the patient swallow his or her medications if refused do not leave it at the bedside.....waste it and document the reason for refusal, just my 2 cents advise.
vald96 replied to RNwithquestions's topic in Geriatric
document....document....founded or unfounded, abuse and neglect statement you have to treat it like it happened...when you reported it to your adon that responsibility is already hers....
you have to check staffing regulation,in my facility a licensed nurse ratio is 1:40 at night.Day shift is 1 to 30 residents, long term care must be in compliance with staffing ratio to meet the residents needs.
right practice is to call the physician any time you can not administer the ordered meds. you should not run out if its routine meds.refill 3 days before,should be available in each station e kit. which your pharmacy can provide.Your don can actually...
in my work nurse can only attempt to do peripheral line 3x if you cant get it send them for picc line at the hospital that way res. can keep it longer because for peripheral line you have to change site every 3 days.you have to be patience and take t...
according to infection control definition is airborne and i dont blame you for panicking but you have time to prevent it,either call the department of health or your physician so they can start screening,remember tuberculosis is treatable.