I agree that it depends more on the acuity than the number of patients you will be assigned, although 8 still sounds a bit excessive. I worked on a M/S surg floor with a patient to nurse ratio of 4:1...
I think you did the right thing. I would have also explained to the patient that it is my duty to keep them safe, and I did not consider it safe to administer the narcotic considering how bradycardic...
Just a couple tips: RESEARCH your travel agency VERY well before signing on with them. Also, it's very important to thoroughly research the housing/area they place you in (if you choose their housing)...
Practice questions! I learned through Kaplan that it's more important to focus on strategy when test taking rather than knowledge, since it's impossible to know everything that will be on the test....
I think you did great great, especially since this was your first emergency. A good reminder to always take our patients seriously when they tell us they "just don't feel right". Great
Maintaining proper blood glucose levels after surgery, especially in diabetic patients, also has a huge effect on wound healing. I took care of a patient who developed an abdominal wound dehiscence...
Vaseline! You can thin it out with a bit of water if you feels like it's too thick/greasy, or you can just use it to spot treat. It also works well for dry, chapped
Yes, if you're considering graduate school. I am currently applying to a DNP program at a very competitive nursing school, and I know that this particular college takes a close look at their...
If you feel like your safety/license is in danger, don't return. However, if you feel like you can endure a few more weeks without comprimising your safety/license, then I would recommend giving a two...
I agree with the fact that it depends on the hospital. I worked on a General Surgery unit at a facility in CO that had a ratio of 4:1 on days, and 5:1 on nights. Although the ratios were great, we did...
Patient: I neeeeed pain medication (in mumbled jargon with eyes half closed) Nurse: But sir, you appear very drowsy and can't keep your eyes open long enough to tell me how badly you require pain...