I'm sorry your grandmother didn't receive the care you thought she deserved. I've been in that situation myself. But what I also know is that some family members are unrealistic in their...
cappuccino replied to oldiebutgoodie's topic in General Nursing
The paperwork is out of control. Period. The joint commission continues to mandate so much that we are drowning in paper. It is absolutely laughable how much responsibility is placed on the nurses...
cappuccino replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing
You're welcome. I believe you can render care without jeopardizing your license. It can be so FRUSTRATING at times. That goes without saying. In your case , what if irrigating the catheter didn't...
cappuccino replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing
I absolutely would not go ahead with any patient procedure or treatment without md orders. Period. You're just basically opening yourself up for potential
Well just let this be a learning experience. When we count at my job, we're both looking at the amount that's being counted. I like to take the meds out and count them w/ the other person so...
cappuccino replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing
No way would I do something like that. You're liable for the advice you're giving someone. Just be careful when you're putting your license on the line. I would be weary of that kind of...
Our orders include date,time,doctors orders(w/only approved abbreviations) doctor's name and the nurse taking the order. Verbal orders have been phased out. We only take verbal orders in emergent...
cappuccino replied to longforseaair's topic in General Nursing
We do have computerized orders. Basically all the orders print up after the doctors enter them into the computer. The stat orders print up in bold lettering. Essentially it's the unit clerks job to...
How many of you would say hands down that a union nursing job is better than a non union and why? I've been working in a non union job for many years. The nurses were treated wonderfully until this...
cappuccino replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in General Nursing
I definitely would've called the md if the patient was in a lot of discomfort. I mean we all try not to call mds at 4am. I just crack up when these doctors get worked up about stuff like that. I'm...