Intentional replied to thelema13's topic in Emergency
My worst start was about 2 weeks ago... The aide came to tell us a patient (who I hadn't received report on yet) had passed. The rest of the night was a phone tag battle with security and the funeral...
You are called at all hours of the day to pick up shifts! If I haven't slept yet and I answer the call, I can't come to work in the next 4 hours. If I worked last night I'll be asleep when you call....
Intentional replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing
I used to work 2-3 in a row with 2 days off between work stretches. It was nice, but I've since changed so that I can have 3 day weekends every other weekend! I think it depends if you are working...
Intentional replied to FirstLadyRN's topic in Cardiac
If she's AOx3 with stable VS then there isn't any "fault". Dr's orders will cover you that far, and some people will take advantage of the heavy hitters as long as possible. Has she been taking them...