mtmkjr BSN

What kind of reeducation - the five rights of medication administration? So nursing school wasn't enough... Have you read all the documents?

Billions of dollars in investments planned, but fighting legislation to invest in their nursing force. Hmmm.

I was going to comment that this is just an 8:1 ratio, but due to the necessary overlap that you are pointing out it's worse than that but hard to quantify.

I'm a supervisor and no I would not think bad thoughts about you! We all make mistakes and this one is not going to cause harm to the patient. It sounds like it will be changed one day late? In the big scheme of things yes they need to be ...

Acknowledge and complete assuming you have time. Acknowledge and begin to carry it out, the next nurse will complete if you don't have time. Acknowledge and communicate the order if you aren't able to complete it. Ask the next nurse ...

I've had that same thought!

"Nurses and healthcare professionals across the country expressed outrage over the case saying a conviction and possible jail time for a mistake made on the job was unfair." Sigh.

What do you know about this case? If you can, please detail what led to the patient's death so we can be sure we're working with the same basic facts. We may not have control over how medical boards treat negligent practice, and I'm sure we all...

It's one thing to have suspicion against you that your actions killed a patient, and I would understand if there was discussion about mental health side of things. It's another thing to be on trial for killing seven babies. What in the world. If...

I'm sorry that your experience has been so negative. I don't doubt what you say about your work environment as there are some truly horrible places out there. That is not the norm though. I hope you consider other options in nursing and don't gi...

Nobody on this thread would have any major disagreement with your post here about medical errors in general. This is not that. Just so we know that we are talking about the same set of facts - It would be helpful if you would list them out...

Think about the rationale for the orders, which is due to relaxation of the esophagus, intubation and potential for nausea later risk of aspiration. Water, unlike other foods and non-clear drinks being aspirated is not going to cause pneumonia. ...

Did you read the documents? I'm guessing probably not because I don't think you would see yourself in any circumstance doing what she did. I certainly don't. If it were true that this could happen to anyone with the right circumstances, this wou...

I read your other thread from 2014. I am trying to understand how some foul words in 2005 at your workplace would still be hindering your career in 2023!

This is an interesting history! That surgical hand prep sounds brutal! I remember being a NICU nurse in the 1980s and being introduced to the idea of using gloves for IV insertion. It was recommended but I resisted because It made it so awkward....

You don't even need to describe your nightmares - every nurse knows exactly what you're talking about 🙂

One key point you keep bringing up is regarding the Pyxis access, and you've said that there should not have been any overrides allowed. Would it make a difference to you to know that override access is an essential function in cases where time is cr...

Just my observations - I don't think anyone here is looking for everyone to have the same opinion on this case. I for one would be fine with people reaching different conclusions as long as they are working from the same set of facts. What ...

Before I say anything else, I would make a recommendation, that you don't make any big changes right now but turn your attention to this blessed gift that is about to come into your life! Congratulations on your pregnancy! For the next 2 years or so,...

Not necessary to break into the crash cart unless coding

Sometimes the safety of the patient depends on a nurse being able to access an emergency med

I'm sorry I ended up with two posts, was not able to delete the one that didn't attach the quote. Multiple people in this thread and in general chatter relating to the case keep pointing to Vanderbilt's system failures. I don't excuse Vanderbil...

For those who keep bringing Vanderbilt in to deflect blame from Radonda's actions...(I think you are just looking for ways to improve safety Felix, not saying you're doing this) Assuming the hospital was guilty of every single system error that ...

For those who keep bringing Vanderbilt in to deflect blame from Radonda's actions...(I think you are just looking for ways to improve safety Felix, not saying you're doing this) Assuming the hospital was guilty of every single system error that ...

Thank you for clarifying.