traceyw

As an LPN to RN transition student, I had a patient who had to have a thoracentesis done in Radiology. During the procedure, I was placed in the supportive position for the patient and made sure her shoulders were in the proper position. As the proce...

Well, so much for being a patient advocate and providing instruction and emotional support for my patients. I'm so discouraged and my spirit is definitely broken. I guess I should've let my patient be left totally unaware that an 8 inch long needle w...

Unfortunately, I am not familiar with the physician. I was in a clinical setting and didn't know his preferences. It never showed on his face that he was disrupted and he never gave me a cue to be quiet.

It appears that it's a matter of perspective. Unfortunately, my clinical instructor perceived it as being "disrespectful" and this has cause a major issue with my continuing on in my current program.

I was face-to-face with her. He began the procedure without any type of communication with the pt. After it appeared he was not going to tell her what he was doing, I thought it was then MY role to provide that ongoing information and support.