headinsandRN

i just dont see you taking ownership in your posts op please point out where you did in case i have missed it while i wish you the best outcome i cant help thinking that a hard head is gonna make for a soft

this appears so egregious i am almost inclined to question that facility's compentancy

have you considered the pros and cons of changing floors?

great job & spot on ruby vee!!

if your nursing license could talk, it would probably call you and beg you to be more compliant with policy as the autonomy you exercised will probably not protect you if you went to court and had to defend your actions.

be assertive and tell/ask her to move. you can offer to print the hp (if it is available on the computer) and she get it from the printer and read it to heart's content elsewhere.

this.

stay in your lane. allow adminstration to follow up on this individual. if they need your help, they know how to find you. focus on your patients and stop looking for trouble for this individual before trouble finds you.

OP I know 20 year veterans that would sink and drown in sea of 7-8 patients on a Tele floor. Just awful.

why exactly was your teacher upset?

I would take great satisfaction out of throwing my degree in the ocean. I might even attach a chain and weights out of spite.

Please elaborate on your word of caution. This convo seems pretty benign.

Agreed. At least as long as the last shift didn't leave you a big mess that you have to work on before you even get started with what needs to be done on your shift. Nothing like walking into a total care's room at 1900 and seeing a tray of food th...

if you don't speak up who will advocate for you?

Your summation of the field of nursing lacks merit sans experience as a licensed practicing nurse. At this point, your assessment is about as fitting as dr phil on a shampoo commercial.

Due to the reported tough job market for fl nurses, your choice might be easier than you think.

You bring up a lot of focal points op. Here is one I would like to zero in on and address: In light of your expressed passion to be an advocate for your patients, why did you not pick up the phone and notify the dr on your shift? Based on the informa...

Any documentation available to teach about discharge instructions for chf or morbid obesity? Maybe this will help put things in perspective and turn on the lights for that dimly lit house that patient lives in.

Depends on the condition of the patient. If my pts o2 sat decreases into the 80s, I don't give a hoot if florence nightingale is at the bedside. ideally, I am going in to see that patient or sending another nurse and respiratory in on my behalf if I...

No harm in stepping away to consider your options. Nursing school is not free. I would suggest that if in the future you decide to return that you make a personal commitment to complete the program to avoid debt that you have nothing to show for.

If you plan to become a nurse I suggest you toughen up and stop being too sensitive. Not being able to keep your emotions in check is a great way to come off as being unprofessional and an easy target for those who want to toy with you for their amu...

Unless it was one in a string of series of deliberate low blows I don't think I would have been bothhered enough to even respond.

Thank goodness for reserve and the ability to bite my toungue because so help me if someone puts a sticker on me while I'm complaining about why there is no primary tubing or insulin syringes on the floor...

What's wrong with a new pillow case?

It may be a blow to your ego today but in the future I can assure you that this will not be an issue of concern for you. I suggest you stop measuring yourself against other people and their accomplishments. You are setting yourself up for disappointm...