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  1. How do women feel about pts that only want female RN's?

    I think that many patients perceive men as more caring. We have 3 male nurses and 2 male CNAs on our unit. We have 35 female nurses and CNAs. The funny thing is how often the patients comment how great the males are compared to the females. It is com...
  2. You are not my only patient

    So not true. No one gets along with everyone. And no one can possibly have a good day every day. I have been a nurse for 20 years, and yes I have had angry patients. I really hate it when my patients are not happy and do my very best to take care of ...
  3. Has anyone made a medication error and *not* get fired for it?

    I have never worked with a nurse that has not made a med error. I say learn and move on. Always remember, the first time it is a mistake. The second time, it is a choice. Oh, by the way, your boss will definitely know. This is my new motto: Good cho...
  4. Healing the Hospital Hierarchy

    After reading this article, several encounters popped into my head. I wish there was a way for physicians to see that we are only trying to help the patient, which will ultimately help them. Looking at the HCAHPS questions like, communication with nu...
  5. You are not my only patient

    Is it so wrong for a patient to expect you to do your job? Is it their fault that you have other patients? Think about this when you look to see if your check was deposited. Would you be upset if it were a few days late? Provide that patient with the...
  6. Tranexamic Acid

    tranexamic acid does not help to form clots. It actually helps prevent clots from breaking down after surgery. Interestingly, we have been using it for a while and it seems to work. Part of the normal clotting process includes the breaking down of cl...
  7. Improving patient satisfaction in OB

    I have been asking myself that same question.I would imagine that if someone were in labor, you could teach side effects all you want before giving the medication, who would hear it? I have been racking my brain over this question for years now. The ...
  8. Tying Patient Satisfaction to Medicare Reimbursement is Problematic

    I think the ship has sailed for me. Now, I am over the shock and dismay and would just like to move on. Does anyone have high scores? Any suggestions on how to answer call lights as soon as the patients would like? Any suggestions on how to keep a 24...