mep726

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1. Do Not Resuscitate Order for suicidal patient

   mep726 replied to mep726's topic in Activism

   As I said above that is what I was leaning towards as well but then I started doing research and found that in some cases that a DNR is yes exempt when it comes to the OR but then I have found some hospitals say a DNR is a DNR. I know what a DNR mea...

2. Do Not Resuscitate Order for suicidal patient

   mep726 replied to mep726's topic in Activism

   Yes, I understand this. That wasn't my question though. Its a case study and I have to tell why I would not honor the DNR order that is in place and if I do honor it then explain why and the legal and ethical justifications as to why.

3. Do Not Resuscitate Order for suicidal patient

   mep726 replied to mep726's topic in Activism

   My thing is how are we to determine if he was of sound mind two days prior...yes I know his wife died a week ago but how am I to judge that being an OR nurse?

4. Do Not Resuscitate Order for suicidal patient

   mep726 posted a topic in Activism

   I have a question. I have a case study that I am struggling with. I have a patient who attempted to commit suicide by a self inflicted gunshot wound. His wife died a week prior and he left a suicide note stating he was too heartbroken to go on. He...

5. Newly Discouraged Nurse Needing Advice......

   mep726 replied to mep726's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks for the response. I know the grass isn't always greener on the other side which is what I am keeping in mind. However, the turnover rate is high; we are always short staffed and the patients are always complaining. Were lucky if we have a C...

6. Newly Discouraged Nurse Needing Advice......

   mep726 posted a topic in New Nurse

   I just graduated from school in May and was hired immediately out of school as an RN. I am a wife and a mother of 4 kids and worked my butt off all through nursing school. I couldn't wait to finally be a nurse. However, I am discouraged because it...