Curious question

[davidndenise2001]

I am pretty much assuming it is like this everywhere, but everybody knows what assume means. How many ppl feel like they get a day or two off just to turn around come back to work and have to clean up "messes" that have been left? Whether it's orders, labs, etc. I really don't figure I'm the only one.

[gonzo1, ASN, RN]

been there, done that. stuff like the other nurses giving meds crushed that shouldn't be crushed because they are too lazy/busy to call doctor and pharmacy and get order changed. Dressing changes not done, the list goes on and on

[classicdame, MSN, EdD]

Try working the other shift to see what challenges they have. I have learned the grass is not always greener on the other side. That said, I agree that sometimes you can get leftovers from the same ole people day in and day out. This needs to be brought to the attention of your manager when a trend is noticed. Better than gossiping and polarizing the shifts.

[sleepyndopey]

I have often gone into work and had to do things that should have been done on previous shifts. I like to assume the nurses who were working were busy-not lazy-because I would like them to assume that about me if I forgot or was too busy to take care of something(which would truly be the case because I try to get everything done). The reason we have more than one shift is so care can be continuous and things that are missed can be taken care of. I don't like it when nurses come in to start their shift and start ranting about what everyone else has not done and how they themselves are so wonderful and will take care of everything. I feel like asking them if they want an engraved award for being so perfect and special.

[jschut, BSN, RN]

I am really very fortunate in this area, because the two nurses I see (on the days I work) are wonderful about finishing up the things that need to be done.

Now, on the unit I was on before.....well now... that's a different story altogether! I have seen charts (On new addmissions) left for over 24 hours before a skin assessment was completed, meds not given by the unit manager herself (who likes to leave nasty notes on a daily basis about things she herself has or has not done), narcs not signed off, treatments not done, ... and the list goes on and on and on....

Thank You God that my request to transfer was accepted!