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Interesting concept and I understand the rationale behind the policy change. On a pragmatic basis however, larger surgeries-I.e. complex cardiothoracic, robotic, spine...that require a lot of setup, I just can't see how this could be accomplished.

Wait...what? How can you be 27yo and have 12 years' of experience (from your profile banner) as an RN? Age 15?

Are you certain that this wasn't written in the context of a nursing intervention (potential for fluid volume overload)? If this wasn't the case and there is no actual LIP order, then I would let the patient's clinical picture and my experience dict...

I am a three year diploma grad and also have a BSN. The didactic component of my school of nursing was essentially the same as the local community college's ADN, however there was much more clinical. Because of this, the hospitals in my area favore...

So sorry for your bad experiences with the medical community. I strongly agree that many patients are left to their own devices and frequently fall through the cracks. It seems that when the etiology of a patient's pain or condition remains unknown ...

Amen to this! I currently work with one of the most caustic, mean spirited, hate-filled nurses that I have ever had the displeasure of working with. She is also rude and condescending and though she has been written up numerous times, she has never...

Could this possibly be your misperception of the situation or the fact that some people just need longer to warm up to others? In either event, I would just keep my head down, stay middle of the road, be consistent, and it's likely that you will soo...

Covid is in full swing in my area too and while I agree that some may benefit more (especially monetarily), I think we're on the cusp on a nursing shortage that will likely send shock waves through the industry and hopefully bring needed change for a...

While I know that less stressful, non-bedside nursing positions exist, I also know that they are very few and far between. These coveted jobs were super competitive before Covid, but now with record levels of nurses clamoring to leave the bedside, t...

No advice. I can only commiserate-30 years for me and I am beyond ready but can't yet for the very same reason!

I learned long ago that some people are just plain crazy. The more you argue, explain, or rationalize, the angrier and more inflammed they become. I've found over the years that it's best not to challenge these types or feed into their delusions. ...

I'm a 1992 Diploma of Nursing grad and though my school had a significant clinical component, I felt at a loss when I began clinical practice. Performing head to toe physical, psychosocial, and spiritual assessments, mitered bed corners, back rubs a...

I personally wouldn't do this, not because of any moral conflict but because I'm cheap and would worry about being caught. These online educational modules are generic, time wasting dreck. I typically start one, click when I need to click, and then...

I've worked with one of these passive-aggressive, power tripping nurses at every job I've ever had in nursing. It's not a genuine curiosity or concern for the patient that drives these types, it's a raging inferiority complex and a mean spirited des...

Agree with this^^^ Unfortunately, I see two factors playing into this lack of self care. One; I think most people know on some level that eating fast food every day or meat for every meal is bad for one's health. Knowing doesn't always equate to a...

Sorry, but this rambling post sounds like sophmore year of high school all over again. My advice is to walk away and distance yourself from the situation and your friend.

Touching story, thank you for sharing:) I think we should all challenge ourselves to extend this "peace on earth, goodwill toward men" sentiment to our lives all year, not just one day. Sometimes, even a simple gesture like a smile, giving an unexp...

Even if your hospital or facility covers staff malpractice (most do), absolutely still get your own policy. Faced with covering protracted, legal costs to defend an employee, or paying out a multi-million dollar suit, the hospital suits would rather...

As a career nurse of thirty years and as a travel RN, I have worked at many hospitals across the country. I have literally known thousands of bedside nurses and can say with complete confidence, that the rank and file nurse does not cite sources, e...

No, I have a Diploma of Nursing from long ago and later obtained my BSN in 2017 from a major, and well known midwest university. My contention is, as the majority of nurses are employed as bedside caregivers (either acute or chronic), what would rea...

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Thank you Emergent! I'm all for giving someone the benefit of the doubt when it comes to their pain response and need for analgesia. That said, the fact is that there are a lot of drug seeking patients gaming the system in an attempt to get their n...

Jordan1927, unfortunately, you'll find that being an OR nurse is not always conducive to a good work/life balance. In addition to working full time hours, there is an almost always a call requirement in surgery, which depending on the size and staff...

Theresa, all the best with life and future endeavors. Like SmilingBluEyes, my target date for retirement (praying) is 4-5 years which will put me at almost 35 years as a bedside RN. While I am blessed to be healthy, there is just no way my mental a...

I have been an RN for thirty years and most of those years have been as a circulating/scrub nurse in various ORs (CVOR and General/Trauma/Transplant) around the US as either permanent or travel staff. A few years ago, I was getting a little tired of...