jnndub

Harriet Lane is a great resource as is The Teddy Bear book. I find it an easier read. It is strictly for IV meds whether they be pushes/intermittent infusions/continuous infusions and gives you the min and max dosing in a 24 hr period. (clarification: You have to know the weight in kg and actually do the calculation to figure out min and max, but great tool nonetheless).

We do this at our hospital here. We report admit Dx, pertinent Hx and any sensitive info like psych/social or CPS involvement outside the room and then walk in and do a focused minimal report; this is so and so and they will be your nurse tonight, show any drains/wounds, check out IV site, ask about pain, update (if any) about doc orders your basic plan of care. It takes about 5 mins unless it's a freq flier with multiple concerns. All are happy and you're less likely to have call bells going off at COS if you already addressed any needs. Furthermore, if your pts are heavy you've already seen them and your basic assessment on priorities of care and their status is taken care of. Especially if you have admits waiting or lots of meds to get on top of. Good luck to the implementation!

I never questioned why we chart in third person, but thanks for the English lesson (no sarcasm at all)! I never did all that well in English and appreciate rules and knowledge I probably should already know by now!

You'll do fine! I really do not think that feeling ever goes away. It's not as strong anymore, but it's always there. Just remember to always ask for help if you need it and if ever you're unsure of a procedure or a step, ASK. Good luck to you!