1RN4Christ

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  1. Physicians Who Don't Do Assessments

    In my case, I KNOW rather than ASSUME this physician writes notes without touching the patient. He is only on the floor once during the day and literally, what I see is what I get - and it isn't...
  2. Physicians Who Don't Do Assessments

    Documenting assessments that were not done is considered fraud in my facility. I understand they are busy and I truly feel for them b/c Lord knows I fully understand the meaning of the word. I just...
  3. Snowed a patient

    I once snowed a patient with dilaudid, but unaware to me, after calling the RRT, we discovered cocaine in her system and a sister who was asking if the patient could have mucomyst. I was very puzzled...
  4. October 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    This brings a whole new meaning to the words Pulseless Electrical Activity
  5. October 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    A classic case of Pulseless Electrical
  6. Unsupportive fiance...not sure what to do

    I believe a lot of these posts are probably not what you were hoping to hear... Being with someone for 4 years is a weighty issue in itself and is a sensitive matter. However, these posts offer lots...
  7. Hello! I am a nurse who has been practicing in MO for a little over a year. This is a new profession for me in a new state. I previously attended nursing school in Texas and learned about Safe...
  8. Forced to Take an Assignment You Can Not Handle

    Thanks for all the comments
  9. Win $100! February 2013 Caption Contest

    This one won't bounce off your butt this time - I
  10. Win $100! February 2013 Caption Contest

    I will get you in the
  11. Funniest Things Doctors say!

    ha! I had the same thing happen...a paraplegic with orders for 'ambulation in hallways' for dvt
  12. Forced to Take an Assignment You Can Not Handle

    Oh, and the attending for the confused patient FINALLY ordered a 1:1 2 hours prior to the end of my shift. I explained we had tried to call people in all day for help and he said that I could tell...
  13. Forced to Take an Assignment You Can Not Handle

    I really appreciate all the input and support. I did not know if what I described was a common occurrence. Unfortunately, I see it is more common than we would hope to find. If patients only...
  14. Forced to Take an Assignment You Can Not Handle

    Thank you for the responses. I'm amazed at what I'm hearing... I am thankful it's not worse. I just can't believe that this is "normal." Jrwest - THAT is EXACTLY what I think. I love the patient...
  15. Pain meds and low BP?

    I agree with this statement. In most cases, the patient is typically ok with you refusing to give the medication if you firmly believe it will cause more harm than good and you have explained that to...