LaurenBoog

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  1. Most trivial complaint ever?

    "I can't get anyone around here to feed me." This from a sixty-something man who lives at home by himself. He repeatedly asked to be fed, and we nurses repeatedly refused. I'll never understand why...
  2. Interesting blog Describes view from family's eyes

    I have mixed reactions reading the blog. On one hand, the family is very caring, they seem involved in educating themselves and helping with patient care. Also, I would rather have a family requesting...
  3. judgement error

    You say that you made a judgement error, but I don't see it! Just because another nurse questioned you during report does not mean that you made a judgement error. Did the other nurse know the...
  4. Struggling to maintain happiness on the night shift

    Amalbon, You are not alone when it comes to feeling out of sorts on night shift. I worked night shift for a year as a new grad. The money was great, but the feelings of isolation and stress affected...
  5. To family members who actually "help out" with a patient: Thank you. I know it's not your job to take your loved one to the bathroom, feed her lunch, or stay the night to ensure that she doesn't fall....