PeachyOrthoRN replied to greysage's topic in General Nursing
Most of our post op ortho pts come back with either ambien or restoril ordered prn. As a standing rule we don't usually give them to anyone over the age over 60 for the very reasons you mention. I...
Our hospital is also kind of the same as everyone has been describing. We get six call offs in a six month period any more and you go into a disciplanary action that means you can lose your bonus as...
PeachyOrthoRN replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in General Nursing
I just use a dark sheet over the window now, but used to use aluminum foil and it worked great was pitch black in my room except my glow in the dark stars (man I miss those!).
PeachyOrthoRN replied to yellowbird's topic in General Nursing
Greetings and welcome to allnurses. Unfortunately there are those types of managers all around. Gratefully I have a manager that isn't like that. She sticks up for the nurses when patient...