fierceangel

Forgot to retract the roxanol prefilled syringe and it squirted into my comfort care patients mouth and sprayed back onto my lips... coworker tossed a nasal cannula to me as we’re getting ready to transport a MRSA + patient via stretcher - NC prongs land and hang on my bottom lip.... tried to get a patient (mentally compromised) to take their Xanax crushed in applesauce. Just really glad I wear glasses cause she spit it in my face ?? there’s so many more oh crap moments, these have been my favorites to remember!

You were completely in the right. We have these issues on our unit as well, and I've made it clear that I'm not there to make friends, but to ensure safe patient care and med administration. I'm a newer nurse (just about 2 years) and even newer to the charge position (4 months) and I constantly butt heads with the day charge (who has been there 35 years) when filing incident reports for things that were done incorrectly in the previous 12 hours.... but it is what it is. Not to mention, you said that it was suggested that you complete an incident report - so why isn't everyone on the same page? Because they don't want a blemish on their record? I see incident reports as a tool for improvement, not ratting out. I wish others would get over their pride (because we've all made mistakes!) and work harder on improving their observations/skills/care for the patient. Thanks for posting this - and letting me say my piece!