MedSurgeMe replied to ennylyecats's topic in General Nursing
I would definitely do the count. I worked with a nurse that we all just "trusted" and we found out much later that he was stealing narcotics. He seemed to have it together but it was all a show....
This is a nurse message board. If someone looks up ostomy and comes to a nursing site, they will get a true nurse's experience. Many of the nurses included empathy in their post such as the nurse who...
I agree that you should talk to her. Also, are you able to be charge nurse? I'd ask to be allowed to be charge nurse sometimes. When you also have charge power, suddenly your assignments get a lot...
MedSurgeMe replied to JenniferSews's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Wow. Good luck to you! I am a floor nurse so I don't have that much work, thank goodness. However, I think you may have answered your own question. Apologize but tell your patients that to keep...
I think the prior posts covered most issues well. However, you also have to be concerned about your medical mal practice insurance. If you don't not have your own med mal insurance, you are relying...
I work Med Surge. You'll learn to hold some patients at a distance and only let a few in to the depths of your heart at a time. Crying is not shameful. It's the only grace-filled response to such a...
Wow. Interesting question for sure. I doubt it would be problematic if it doesn't have her real name. Besides, admitting that you recognize her is a public admission that you look at internet Media,...
Maybe they could place a port. or use a Biopatch or other chlorhexidine impregnated dressing. The biopatch costs money but many studies prove that it saves money by preventing infection /...