TrishGordonRN replied to compassionRN's topic in Orthopaedic
I work with alot of nurses who are unwilling to give IV/PO meds at the same time. I disagree with this. I have given IV/PO pain medications together multiple times with no problems. It is vital to use your judgment based on your assesment of the pati...
TrishGordonRN replied to nurseortho's topic in Orthopaedic
nights 5:1 and an aide charge nurse takes patients days 5:1 and 2 aides, a charge nurse who take no patients, and a secretary afternoons 5:1, one aide, a secretary, a charge nurse with no patients