Techy214

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1. didnt get consent signed?

   Techy214 replied to txrnswthrt's topic in Safety

   It's so much easier for them to blame the nursing staff than actually challenging the Drs in the same way. They would never use the same tone of voice and blaming attitude towards them. That is why we need to document like crazy.

2. Does it ever get better?

   Techy214 replied to jsmythee's topic in Relations

   Some patient groups see you doing those things and then instantly lose any respect for you. Just because it's in the scope of nursing practice doesn't mean you have to enjoy everything. I would be worried if she didn't find it disgusting. She/he is j...

3. didnt get consent signed?

   Techy214 replied to txrnswthrt's topic in Safety

   Yes I agree that it is the person who is explaining the risks and benefits of the procedure who should obtain the consent. The nurse has a responsibility to chase it if it has been overlooked but there's only so much you can do.

4. Does it ever get better?

   Techy214 replied to jsmythee's topic in Relations

   I'm not really that much more experienced but I find nursing has improved over the last few years. I was on a nice unit and decided to try a different branch of medicine. I didn't like it so I'm going back to my old unit. Thankfully they will take ...

5. how to perform basic neuro check, not the NIH scale

   Techy214 replied to looking_foranswers's topic in Neurological

   At a basic level you need to assess three things for a general neuro check. Patient's GCS Pupils Power in all four limbs Report ANY changes, even if they tend to fluctuate. I think people forget to report neurological changes or don't assess it pr...

6. Why is Med-Surg so hated?

   Techy214 replied to Nola009's topic in Med-Surg

   I'm in the same. Coming from critical care back to my medical unit. New grads need to see how it is elsewhere and they will realise any problems with medical surgical nursing are the same elsewhere. Where I am med/surg is not looked down on as much a...

7. How do I tell my boss I want to change from full to part-time?

   Techy214 replied to nurset4835's topic in Med-Surg

   Yes our manager will not necessarily allow you to drop your hours unless it's a dire situation. She has the power to do it but she will inform you that there is no position available for part time staff and suggest you work as required

8. Combative/Violent Confused Patients

   Techy214 replied to missmiamoore's topic in Med-Surg

   Sorry to hear of that. In future, if he goes to kick you, just leave him to it. It's hard but he is refusing your attention. You would not be blamed after that for leaving but persistently offering care they will hold against you!!! I remember being ...

9. patient load on your neuro floor

   Techy214 replied to KittyinNj's topic in Neurological

   On our unit the ratio is 1:4 on monitors and 1:6 general inpatients eg rehab beds. The ones on monitoring need neuro observations hourly and are stroke admissions.