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Yes it is busy..somedays busier than others....but med errors are something you can't take back...and it is important that you have the time to think through this process daily. I agree with the others write it down to acknowledge you heard her...and continue what you are doing....we have started something that works really well when we have it....we have tasking nurses...nurses that come up to our floor for a short period of time, they may not be needed on their unit at the time...they answer lights, help with med administration, hang IV's, restart IV's, help with admissions, give pain meds....generally are angels....when possible our charge nurse is given no patients and they act as tasking nurses...I also agree with the idea that the charge nurse that is breathing down your neck is not showing you any respect and perhaps you do need a different job. Cooperation starts at the top.