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I agree. What about if the 2nd tab was given an hour after the first, wouldn't that be considered giving the med q1hr, which is not what the order is?

What are your thoughts.... Order: Percocet 1-2 tabs q4h Nurse gives 1 tab at 1400, patient has unrelieved pain so nurse gives another tab at 1430. Two medication administrations for one medication order. I have been taught that this is not right and should never be done... I have also been taught that it is okay. I am still a nursing student so I need some advice. Thanks

I will be on an orthopedic post op unit next semester for my final practicum. Does anyone know of any good textbooks or manuals for orthopedic nursing? how should I prepare for working on this unit? what are things specific to orthopedics that I should know before starting this rotation? thanks for your help :)

Can someone please explain the difference between hemoglobin, iron and ferritin? It always confuses me and I CANNOT get it straight thanks.

true. I just have a hard time understanding what nurses ACTUALLY do in real life because in school we are taught everything to make sure our bases are covered. But I understand what you're saying, thanks for your input.

You know all those health assessments they teach you in first year? (neuromuscular, CVS/PVS, abdominal, respiratory etc) how likely is it that you will have to know all of those/do all those assessments working as an RN? i'm sure it all depends on where you work but I feel so much pressure to be able to know how to do an assessment on every body system (plus its part of our evaulation) that it's just a little overwhelming. Any tips? Thanks :)