Brianrn

In case someone is ever in my situation, what I did was I printed out the States Nursing practice information. I read to her that "A Registered Nurse is required to clarify any order- verbal or non-verbal with a physician.

I held my ground. The supervisor backed off. The way guide speaks sounds exactly what her point of view was. (I understand the information you are attempting to relay- Appreciate it) However, in the same situation. I would do it again. and Again

Basically, the DR told me to hold the Discharge. I wrote an order saying that. Unit director got angry because of LOS.(Length of Stay). I got called in at noon the next day and was told by my unit director that I needed to come in ASAP. So I drove 70 miles to the hospial to have a meeting with her. She stated that I should have never clarified with the doctor and that there was not a reason to.

She is basically bullying me (In General) Seems to take turns bullying people. The day of the occurance I worked the PM sfift till 1830 and then I drove appromately 70 miles home. after receiving a call telling me to come back to work because there "Was an urgent matter that needed to be addessed.

I am needing help with a problem at work. I had a patient that was in the hosspital for 20+ days. The MD usually comes at night (which he did) We were expecting a discharge. After he came in he had wrote "D/C Home." I went to the room to D/C patient and the patient stated "I am not going home tonight, the doctor said in the morning." (Approximately 2135 hrs) I immediately called the MD who stated VIA telephone order "Cancel D/C till AM." This order was written. (He apologized- He also admitted to this conversation.) My supervisor (Charge Nurse) came in and asked the patient and she stated "I am going home tomorrow." The next morning my supervisor demanded me to come in for an "urgent matter." I drove 50 miles (Without sleep) She kept stating that "this is a business" and there was "no need to call the doctor." Do you guys know any Standards of Care or National Care that I could bring up in the meeting this afternoon. I live in Louisiana. Thank You in advance!