once upon a time ,in the 60s 70s and 8os, the docs were required to wear smart troursers, shirts and white coats and carried their own stethoscopes.If I worked in a hospital now I wouldnt know them from jack.
knockandhello replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric
maybe a behaviour chart withthe clients responses to different approaches so interventions to her behaviour can be asessed.The trick is though when you assess her responsesand find what she responds to best is to ensure that staff adhere to this and...
knockandhello replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric
i agree.if more than 1approaches to test the waters some can feel quite threatened.speak calmly and soothingly if they are distressed .i can usually get them to respond and agree by introducing someone into the request that they respond to well, suc...
I received a card from a family whose relative had passed, thanking me my help kindness and compassion as it was unexpected.I keep it with me at work to remind me that people do appreciate what we do even if it isnt shown.
knockandhello replied to knockandhello's topic in Geriatric
I thank the Good Lord that I am not alone.It seems that this problem is not only where I work but is pandemic.Feel so much better knowing I am not alone and take comfort in this.
Does anyone else have a problem with .subordinates who do not follow instructions and/or give misleading information.I am not confrontational by nature and desire a peaceful harmonious workplaceThere is 1 cna who has suddenly donned the mantel of rn ...
knockandhello replied to LUVtxNursing's topic in Ob/Gyn
My last child when born was thought to maybe downs syndrome as he had what they thought was a simian crease.after tests came back he was perfectly normal.good luck and try not to worry.
knockandhello replied to knockandhello's topic in Geriatric
Thanks for the words of comfort and advice.I have always checked orders before dont know why I didnt apart from being shortstaffed and filling in for someone else as well as doing my own duties.The lady ended up getting a double dose of antibiotics.M...
feel really fed up with work.learnt something today .dont just believe what you are told in handover. double check doctors orders.and if its not in writing it doesnt exist.Also upset the same nurse by refusing to physically restrain a resident so th...
knockandhello replied to aspentree13's topic in General Nursing
At this point in my life a resounding NO!Wish I'd had the chance to follow my dreams and made my name in the art world or better still archeology.Oh well, maybe the next time round.