When in doubt about anything "mechanical" possibly harming your patient...look to your patient for the answer. I worked with a nurse anesthetist who caused a patient permanent brain damage because she was looking at her monitors and not at the patien...
Evidence that supports hiring new grads because it is cheaper or evidence that hiring experienced nurses would be better, or something all together different?
I said I had posted prior to the op stating other members of team including the suprevisor were notified. My initial reply was to the first post. I will try and read through the thread better before replying. Sorry for any confusion.
My biggest peeve is a manager who has never worked doing what they are managing. Another peeve is a nurse or anyone who does not know their limitations. Another peeve is anyone who is led by their ego. Another is anyone who treats patients like cattl...
#1) Anyone can sue you for anything; winning the suit is the problem. Still, you have to shell out to defend yourself. #2) You violated HIPPA and yes, she can sue you. Caveat: You should have reported the abuse to your supervisor and she/he should ha...
I am trying to do something similar so I am very interested in your journey. I will be happy to share what I am doing as well. My brother (atty) is helping me and I will be glad to share that info. Feel free to contact me here: [email protected]
The Infusion Nurse Society (INS) sets the global standards for excellence in infusion nursing. This is the "go to" place for any questions about infusion therapy.
@ ins1.org The Infusion Nurse Society sets the global standards for excellence in infusion nursing. All infusion policy and procedures should be according to the INS and you can't go wrong!
I would not use a port for a therapeutic phlebotomy. I rarely draw blood from a port unless I am accessing it for the prescribed therapy and only if it is for a few tubes. The port is placed for a specific therapy and is "assigned" to that therapy, s...