I've been a nurse for a very long time. I don't need constant acknowledgement. However twice in the last week, I made a nursing "score". I don't work in an environment that really acknowledges these type of scores without it seeming like bragging self promotion. So I came here to share...
One lady came in after a ft surgery with extreme unrelieved pain. It was obvious it was real. I suggested to Dr complex regional pain syndrome. And yep it was. No one had considered that
We had a young mom with some surgical issues on high dose morphine and hydrocodone Oh, and she's breast feeding her 2 month old son. Morphine is an acceptable pain med for nursing moms but she was taking very high doses I got a lactation consultant in, who worked with their pharmacist. Turns out morphine was fine. But hydrocodone she was taking at home and most likely would have gone home on was too high of dose.
These were "yes" moments for me. Moments that remind me that I'm not just giving meds or doing tasks. That what I do sometimes does make a difference
{typing on my phone-yes, I know there are mistakes}
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Ok I've been a nurse for a very long time. I don't need constant acknowlement. However twice in the last week , I made a nursing "score". I don't work in an environment that really acknowledges these type of scores without it seeming like bragging self promotion. So I came here to share...
One lady came in after a ft surgery with extreme unrelieved pain. It was obvious it was real. I suggested to dr Complex regional pain syndrome. And yep it was. No one had considered that
We had a young mom with some surgical issues on high dose morphine and hydrocodone Oh, and she's breast feeding her 2 month old son.morphine is an acceptable pain med for nursing moms but she was taking very high doses I got a lactation consultant in , who worked with their pharmacist. Turns out morphine was fine. But hydrocodone she was taking at home and most likely would have gone home on was too high of dose
These were" yes " moments for me. Moments that remind me that I'm not just giving meds or doing tasks. That what I do sometimes does make a difference
{typing on my phone-yes, I know there are mistakes}
These are examples why MAs could never replace professional licensed nurses. They lack the fund of knowledge and skills that nurses have. (That's not their fault; it's just their level of education.)
Good on you for what you do. Your patients are fortunate to have a knowledgeable, experienced nurse!
I love it!!! I have a brag moment too. Patient c/o really bad pressure in her bladder. Called the doc and recommended a bladder scan and straight cath. She okay'd it. Well I found over a liter of urine in her bladder and was able to get over 800cc's out. She felt so much better and I felt amazing !!!
The other night a rather cranky old guy the in LTC has a foley and was c/o discomfort..went the bladder spasm route and tried prn med. Not working and he started leaking around the cath (which now had stopped draining) so we made the plan to change the foley....he has a very retracted member and is obese...not the easist cath. Worked like a charm and he then told me,"That was the best catheterization, no pain and I feel a million percent better" He put out 800 cc over hte rest of the shift! Yeah those are good nights!
And isn't it wonderful that your insight was acknowleged and acted upon? I'm glad you got to brag on AN, there isn't enough positive feedback from co workers in my opinion. Way to GO!
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Good to hear something positive on AN!
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Well done
Its good to hear these things.
Thanks for sharing