newRN0903

Thank You so much for all of your replies. By the way I didn't end up D/C the Pt with the IV in (thank God), but even if I did I realize while it could be harmful, it's not the worst that can happen. I truly love this site, it's a place that shows compassion is the very definition of nursing.. not just to pts but to each other. The people that are on this site are true nurses, not just people who are in nursing for the money. I had a stressful day at work tonight, but I came home and read these replies and it has lifted my spirits. I am also utilizing the advice I am receiving and it has made a huge difference. Thank You everyone.

I just took the NCLEX 2/07 and they didn't ask what meds I was taking. However prior to getting my job I had to go for a physical. I was then asked about the meds I was taking and they did a drug test. Mine showed up positive for opioids because I was taking prescribed tylenol with codeine at the time for a kidney infection. All I had to do was show them the prescription bottle and explain why I was taking them, and everything was fine. Now that was for opioids I would think they would be less concerned about antidepressants.

Thank you very much for the support, I have really been struggling with feeling inadequate. In the mean time while I work on my charting techniques and reducing the anxiety, what do I do if I did d/c my pt with the IV still in. I feel so horrible about it, and even if it was removed it still shouldn't even be a question.

I have been working for 3 months on med-surg. Every day I leave work I question myself about everything...did I chart that med? did I document everything? did I remove the IV on my pt that was discharged? The IV question is the one keeping me up tonight. I feel like I am a terrible nurse. My anxiety level has been sky high ever since I started. I keep asking myself if I did the right thing going into nursing, and lately I'm not so sure. My family and friends seem like their getting fed up with me stressing all the time, but I can't stop. I feel like I'm going to break soon, any advice is greatly apppreciated!