Have Nurse replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing
If you have patients that are prone to violence, have someone in the room with you when you are needed. If the patient is not confused, and just being a bully, you can threaten to call law...
There's no harm in wearing a clean mask to protect others. Many facilities offer that option. If you explain your situation to her and that you are doing it to be prudent, it shouldn't be an issue....
Have Nurse replied to runner502's topic in Home Health
Poor thing! I did HH for about 5 years. In my orientation in the field, I made it clear that I will not be torturing my body if I need to use the rest room, or eat. I do best when I listen to it...
Have Nurse replied to James613's topic in Private Duty
Good call. If your client does have cardiac/medication issues, it's perfectly appropriate to put it on the care plan. As this is not an invasive procedure, you are well within your licensure to do...
Have Nurse replied to peaceful nurse's topic in School
If you are not clear regarding what has been written, it is perfectly appropriate and prudent, to contact the physician to get clarification. You have a license to protect regardless of the risk of...
Yes. And it's ok to admit it. This profession can destroy you if you let it. Be kind to yourself along the way, and well done to you for understanding that not all nursing environments are for...
I remember my early days in nursing. I was scared, excited, happy, euphoric and relieved when I passed my boards. My first nursing job was at a hospital out of state, as at the time, I was also...