Wrong. You work environment is crap if that is the case. In the many 'code blues' I've been a part of we are always looking out for each other and making sure the person doing CPR is not getting tired.
It's bad practice but I wouldn't fret too much about how clean or sterile the specimen is, it doesn't really make that much of a difference to the test. Put a paper pan in the toilet and use that.
malestunurse replied to JollyGreenGiant's topic in Urology
I keep hearing conflicting information on this. Some people saying that not discarding 5mls doesn't make a difference and some do. I need to do some research.
I actually kind of think that all nurses should try and know as much about all the patients on the ward as they can in case an emergency comes up or even something as simple as taking someone to the bathroom. Really while you are an inpatient on a wa...
malestunurse replied to 33-weeker's topic in General Nursing
What a ridiculous statement. You are saying that a nurse should be reprimanded because her hospital's administrative side is inefficient, she gave them plenty of time in my opinion. IT should be checking every day for license renewals. I imagine all ...