I love this forum and tend to lurk more than post, but there's a couple of users here that sound a little unstable and I worry about them. I guess it's refreshing that not everyone posts how well...
I'm sure this question is truly depends on what kind of med error. Obviously a life threatening one is worse than forgetting to give a vitamin. I'm going to honest I've made my made my share of med...
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I appreciate you for taking time to speak to me. I'm still a nervous wreck and the uncertainty is killing me but I know I just have to focus and not make another
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This is very true. I suffer from severe anxiety so I know constantly thinking about this won't help me. I just started this job as well so that's why I'm
Not blaming anyone but today I found out I made two med errors. We received an order on Friday night for a med that is to be given at 2pm. The nurse overnight documented the med at 8pm So here I am...
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That was an interesting read, however it seems that they are discussing protection of a nurses' license if she advocates marijuana. It doesn't protect her from smoking
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I'm not a smoker but I think nicotine tests are ridiculous. Not smoking at work, yes I agree. A lot of people with sensitivities are affected. But I feel like what you do in your own time is up to...
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Sure of course, but there is honestly nothing wrong with marijuana. Imagine if there was a stigma for nurses to come home to a glass or two of wine (which we all know alcohol opens a chance for...
Okay I realize my username isn't the best for this topic... anyways Let's talk about marijuana. The fact that it's illegal is mindblowing. Let's ban a plant but not life crippling narcotics. We all...