krob0729 replied to Lizbird5807's topic in Nursing Career
I rely on my pharmacist more than my doc sometimes. My pharmacist, whom I have used for several years now, actually saved my life a couple of years ago. My doctor had prescribed an antibiotic (can't...
Thinking that a pt has this right or that right, even if it means it's clearly not in their best interest or unjustly minimizes what we do or offends us in some way just so the hosp doesn't get sued....
krob0729 replied to tarotale's topic in Texas Nursing
In my experience, no matter where you work, there will always be problesms, whether co workers, management, admin, medical equipment, etc...It's what you make of it and what you take from it. Everyone...
JMoney, remember dear, you are not God...lol You are a nurse. A very assertive nurse. We all make mistakes since we are human. Own the mistake, correct if possible, and move on. A nurse who says...
krob0729 replied to garnetgirl29's topic in Addictions
I am so mentally drained somedays that I often wonder what in the heck i'm doing working a rehab hosp. Especially when you see your frequent flyers. It's like "why do I bother"? You know they are...
i didn't exactly have the best record as a juvenile, but, luckily by the age of 17 i got my head on straight. Here in Tx, i was only told to report anything after the age of 18. Juvy records are...
krob0729 replied to garnetgirl29's topic in Addictions
i just started my 1st pshych job on a dual/diagnosis unit, detox and mental disorders. It's faith based, we also have a 12 step program. This is so different than I am used to. You really have to...
when we change shifts, we simply say nothing has changed except so and so had issues with this or that and could you please check with the doctor on so and so. our patients are usually there anywhere...
krob0729 replied to Always a Catch 22's topic in General Nursing
i am a bipolar LVN and have done wonderful...as long as i stay on my meds. it took a few years to finally find the right combo for me, but now we have and it works great. State boards required me to...
I see what your saying and agree, maybe I should clarify myself. I don't write ALL my notes at the end of the night, I'll make a quick note of the time and what was done if something comes up...
krob0729 replied to Inquisitive one's topic in General Nursing
If another nurse helps me with a pt I always state their name and title. That way the pt cant say that I did a procedure that I wasn't allowed to do by law, and by mentioning the other nurses name...
I agree with this. I didn't have an online constructor to do my careplans when I was in school, and I had to do 3 per night for 3 pts. Hours and Hours of work a day. When you have to come up with...
My sister called tonight with 102 fever, chest hurting, skin hurting, chills, could barely talk cause she was so weak. Told BIL to get her to emergency room NOW. She called a couple hours ago...she...