Even if you are 1:1, like some others have said, you still have things to do other than support mom. Charting, getting supplies, dealing with Dr.'s, etc. Also, generally a the doula has gotten to know...
I agree. Our unit policy is "bare below the elbows", which is strictly enforced for ANYONE touching the babies, as well has CONSTANT hand washing. Our infection rate is superb, so it obviously works...
sjc80 replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in General Nursing
In my hospital the day shift has to call in by 6am (for a 7:30am start) and the night shift has to call in the 2pm (for a 7:30pm start). I find it ridiculous to have to call in a 2pm for a night...
sjc80 replied to laurenicoleRN's topic in Nursing Humor
Called a new resident to get an order for Gravol for a 3 year old who was nauseous. She said "I'll look up the dose and call you back." When she called back she ordered 500mg Gravol IV q4h PRN. I told...
While I've never said anything of this nature, too often have I heard nurses telling depressed patients to basically "buck up" or "it's all in your head". Having suffered from depression, it makes me...
How about the lowest? I had a baby who had a 0. On repeat she had a 1. I don't even know what that means and I can't find any info about low neonatal bilirubin! Though there is info about low bili...
The medical examiner where I work must be having a fit, lol. As he has said many times "EVERYONE dies of a cardiac arrest. You're not dead if your heart is still beating!" The REAL cause of death is...
So, I've just start in NICU (I graduated a month ago). I was there for 8 weeks as a student and I have just finished my orientation and am now flying "solo". I'm finding my self feeling extremely...
I know all you emerg nurses probably think it's dumb, but I went to emerg today for a dislocated toe. I knew what was wrong with it, but I pulled and pulled and it just wouldn't go back into place. I...