I work 3, 12 hour night shifts. We are required to work 2 out of 3 holidays. I got Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. 12 hour night shift. The new schedule came out and I'm scheduled Halloween,...
I signed a 2 year contract at my present employer for a sign-on bonus. I've been there for a year.and need to move back to my home state. Contract states if I leave before 2 years sign-up bonus needs...
I can see a mistake like taking the wrong pill happen. The question is when did you realize it and still go to work? Unfortunately, the board may look at it as trying to cover it up. Hopefully a...
i have seen so many errors with the med reconciliation process. It drives me crazy that managers focus so much on patient satisfaction to increase Hcaps scores. But a patient can go days without...
sweet sunshine replied to magordon's topic in General Nursing
It is more conducive to sit and relax to get report. Probably the only time we can sit during the shift. Quick rounds to make sure everyone is breathing. Bedside report takes more time. We already get...
sweet sunshine replied to nurseequestrian's topic in General Nursing
I know JCACO wants pain meds given according to scale which is dumb and could be dangerous. 90 year old, post-op hip replacement never has taken opoids rates pain a "10". Order for sub-q dilaudid, 0.5...