Things You Need To Know To Be A Nurse...

[Joe V]

things you need to know to be a nurse...

if it moves, rattles, shakes, falls down, or won't stay in place: tape it.

(share and add your own below)

[kdtink]

It's okay to cry. Sometimes it is necessary.

[kdtink]

Never feel you are above doing a task. We all have to toilet a patient, change a bed, get a drink for patients, and ensure the bedside commode is emptied sometimes and your techs will greatly appreciate your help.

[jojo489]

If it makes sense, we don't do it here.

Apply all interventions to avoid a fall and the resulting incident report.

Never, ever go by anyone's else's assessment, always, always do your own.

[enkwanta]

You must have a very strong stomach, tough enough to perform a code blue on your very own patient. No crying in an emergency because nursing is not for the faint hearted.

[enkwanta]

Some patients will sit on the call light all night because they are afraid not necessarily need any care. Go in and fluff the pillow and offer a glass of water. Simple things do work.

[bagladyrn, RN]

If she tells you "the baby is coming" believe her! If she says "I have to go poop!" - the baby is coming!

[NOADLS]

Finding a good hiding spot.