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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...