Thanks! That makes a lot more sense to me. I think people are way too caught up with the restrictions of their particular system. And also the cover your a** factor. I always try to think of what...
We have similar uniforms to what Wales is starting and I've found that it is much more beneficial to the staff that come up to the unit than it is to the patients. Having said that, patients that are...
Texas Tornado replied to HeatwaveRN's topic in General Nursing
There are things I won't tolerate. But the type of thing you mentioned I usually just use humor to deal with (which can be risky I realize). I did have a pt whistle at me a while back and I turned...
We throw away bag and tubing together, emptying bag if needed as the prior poster stated. Leaving the spike in the bag protects anyone emptying or digging through the trash. In the not so common...
Just wondering what everyone thought about having a National Nurse Uniform. Sounds like it will be throughout Wales. Is the rest of the UK planning on doing this as well?...
Texas Tornado replied to Texas Tornado's topic in General Nursing
What exactly are you researching? A specific patient and their care, or is it more global, like auditing for statistical purposes?? It's good to hear someone out there is reading them
Texas Tornado replied to Texas Tornado's topic in General Nursing
I read you loud and clear on the CYA aspect of charting, and that class sounds like it would be great. Having said that I somehow felt better thinking my time and effort was actually contributing to...
With the exception of a few auditors and maybe the wound care nurse, the only people who routinely read my assessments are other nurses. My MD's will check out the tele strips I post and look at...
We don't use that same system, but one that shows what the previous nurse charted and gives the option to click the same thing. Pro's - nice b/c a lot of stuff stays the same. I also have learned a...
Texas Tornado replied to kerric511's topic in General Nursing
Any more of that good old Christian love and that poor boy might be dead! Sounds like a rather septic environment. It's great that you were there to support the young lad. Maybe you weren't the one...
I seem to have developed a reaction to the N95 mask. My employee health department is of no help. I've heard there are hoods available but haven't found any info on them. Anyone know of any...
Texas Tornado replied to californiaRNstudent's topic in General Nursing
Are you talking about a patient that has a medication running through the IV? If so there are two concerns with turning it off. First depends on what the medication is. Some medications need to run...
I've worked on units that use fitted sheets with a draw sheet on top, and others that use a flat sheet under patients who need q2 hour turns/boots, etc. Personally I like the flat sheets. Does anyone...