angelslpn

yes you have one nurse contact m.d. ,another call authorities, another contact a crisis hotline, and talk with pt and ask why are you having these thoughts? anytime with suicidal idealations you take them seriously; just like when an pt tells you they're dying! as for the other who sent out to an suicidal idealation situation. they should have followed the same protocol. that could have put yall in grave danger. also when talking to an suicidal pt try to give them something positive to focus on such as family,teaching such as former career. hha's should try to get the police to do an safety awareness in service; they can also be teaching tips with pts.

on call not as bad as you think, weeks not bad, weekends can get crazy, but once you know your pts makes it easier . you've got to stand your ground without being disrespectful. summers may be slow but winters are pretty busy. you do get to do different skills. it would be better on pts and nurses if they see the same but be prepared to get jugglied around. i can see 8 pts in 6to 7 hrs; if i have them in the same area; i don't do oasis, resumes,or discharges. some this field will be great for and others not.

we chart in the home with exception, awaiting call back from m.d. we also use chart sheets, communication sheets, and fax sheets. h.h. can also be very educational.

are they going to be responsible for all the orthostatic hypotension episodes? let me guess there will be s/e warning for osh. and you will remember after you fall and break something. [color=#00ff00] [color=#00ff00] [color=#00ff00] [color=#00ff00] [color=#00ff00] [color=#00ff00] [color=#00ff00] [color=#00ff00]l