javanurse2000

Night shift --- practice dummy dressed in a gown and a baseball cap... Parked outside the building in front of a glass door ... "WHO IS THAT?!?!?!?!" My other favorite is hitting the call bell (in the middle of the night) that was recently occupied by someone who's "moved on" - I would hide in the closet... Someone would finally get up the courage to come in and shut the light out --- when they'd leave I'd sneak out and turn it back on and then jump back in the closet... and listen to them freak out ... funny!!!!!

If I drop really quick, I'll have a grand mal...been seizure free for over 20 years though...thank God!

Don't let anyone spoil this for you... I promise there are no wolves :0) You'll find out quickly who is receptive to your questions and who isn't...try to "hang" with the positive people. No one comes into a new job knowing everything...let alone a new career. Sounds like you have a really good positive attitude. Expressing your nervousness just shows that you really care about the work that you'll be doing. Good luck and congrats!!!!!

Let's not forget LOTS of colace, miralax, senna to go with the lortab. Seeing a good bit of plavix. Lots of coumadin. Norvasc is pretty common. Standing orders for phenergan, chlorphenermine. It seems like MD favor catapres for lowering a blood pressure quickly. The ABT of choice is levaquin. Good luck with your interview!

That's a smart investment!!!!!

I agree...I was very surprised to find out that it's being taught in nursing school. Glad to know this is an isolated policy. I can't figure out how it's even legal not inform.

Congratulations!!!!

I've been helping to orient some new grads to our facility and the subject of medication errors came up. When I graduated nursing school it was procedure to inform the oriented patient (or their responsible party) if a medication error was made. The note would simply say that whatever was given (or not given), provider notified, new orders and patient outcome. More recently, our policy is that it is left to the discretion of the DON if and when an error is disclosed - the note hasn't changed. The new grad told me that this is what is being taught in nursing school now. My question is: Do you still tell the patient or not?

If you are ever able to get it to heal over, I've seen granulex do wonders to promote circulation to the area and help strengthen the tissue. The suppliments and protein are a must - they make special drinks - high in protein and vitamins for wound healing as well. As a last resort, if they are willing to try surgery again and can get a dr to agree, a few layers of healthy tissue from the thigh graphed on might be the "leg up" he needs. Good luck!

Ha! I was once "corrected" by a (former) DON for not giving LORTAB without an order...couldn't get a hold of the MD - late at night. New admit CA patient in pain. I just kept alternating between his cell phone and his house phone (private facility, one doctor) until he picked up and ok'ed the order. Later, my DON came to me to tell me I just should have given it...I don't think so :uhoh21:

Two of my three kids were guilty. One with a pencil eraser in the ear canal (took him to the Dr. who couldn't "get it" - I ended up doing it --- he charged me anyway!). A bead in the nare for my daughter --- just stayed home for that one --- after all, I had the experience :0)

I have a couple of lines on med pass when I step into (an unexpectedly) full room..."I didn't bring enough for everybody". If it's an injection..."Who's willing to take this shot for grandma?". Generally, the visitors (not immediate family) are feeling a bit uneasy anyway, so the comic relief is appreciated. I'm usually able to "get out" in a couple minutes with these lines. When I'm faced with multiple questions from family, I usually explain that I'm giving out meds and can make an "appointment" to go over all of their concerns. Customer service is REALLY important at my work and leaving patient or family feeling uncared for is not an option.

We've had about half a dozen "young" come in to our facility in as many months...I haven't wanted to eat any - choking is another subject :0) Seriously, if your focus is on your patients/residents and your mind is on learning I'm sure you'll come out of the first year with most of your fingers :0)

Thanks for posting it --- needed a laugh!

Upstate SC - LTC/Rehab - 9+ yrs exp. - $19 to start plus shift diff and crappy benefits (employer pays half)