As a new nurse in my unit I am finding it hard to follow policies and procedures, especially where I consider them important, simply because it's not been done since, I assume as far as anyone can remember.
For example, although the guidelines allows 2 visitors for each pt's room in L&D, it also allows the nurse to allow more people at her discretion. I am up against everyone, nurses, clerks, who harasses the patients and me when I accasionally allow an extra visitor. For another, although P&P clear states that SO's are to accompany c/s patients back to the rooms, they always sent back much sooner.
I have spoken to the NM to no avail. I don't have the power to go against everyone.
Can anyone give your views and your experiences?