If a pt requests pain medication, then they SHOULD be given pain medication. I have educated pt that they have the right to refuse a procedure if they feel they will not be able to tolerate the...
I do agree that it is the law, not a trend. I guess I would say the trend is, that it seems to be enforced more nowadays. I am thankful to be a nurse at a facilty who is allowed to come in and prep...
I always arrive 30 mins early to work to thoroughly read through my charts. I would say half of the nurses I work with do this. This is our decision to do this and we would never ask/expect to be...
I would definitely go get some written information from an authority to draw labs on children. And head Start is a fabulous program. I know many, many children who have been to Head Start and the...
I agree with one2gofst. The labor laws should be followed. However, nursing as it exists in many places is not given the opportunity to prep for a shift. From the moment of the beginning of shift...
Okay wait a minute here Flying ICU RN. You state the safe nursing does not come with planning but comes with prioritazation. How do you prioritize without a plan? Someone collapsing in front of you...
Thank you all for posting your thoughts. It really does help to know that I am not the only one that has this issue of wanting, pleading to stay home. Thank you cecilsgirl for adding some...
I am a nurse at a BMT unit. I have worked here for 11 years. I work 3 12 hr night shifts in a row then have 11 shifts off. That is my schedule ... 3 12 hrs shifts on. 11days off. My problem is I...