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Hello! Quick background then a question... I overheard an RT giving lab work, values and their own interpretation of how this played a role in the patient's diagnoses to a patient's family member. Now, I guess I can see an RT discussing ABG's and m...

You are assuming I spoke with the manager. And yes, as I claim, there is only one. Policy states there has to be two at all times (manager included). I did not call the manager. Let's stick to the post.

I'm done with this post. I'm not sitting here being nasty or condescending. I admitted what I could have done differently and I was asking a question to merely be more OBJECTIVE. Not judgmental and rude! Religion has NOTHING to do with this and y...

Before I called the board (to ask the question, not report anyone), I did look at our policies (which were incredibly vague). Maybe I should have asked my manager first. At any rate, I was trying to become more informed on the situation before proce...

I understand what you're saying, but you don't get that the RT charge is at a separate extension altogether (their office). I called the dept. extension expecting to get the RT that was working on the floor. Let's not make assumptions or project in...

Regardless of what you THINK I was doing, I was not trying to throw them under the bus. I was not going to name anyone specifically, just ask a generalized question. As I said, I'm just trying to gain a better understanding. There is nothing wrong...

I forgot to mention that I called their department several times to inquire and no one answered. I was not going to page overhead for something like this. I also asked around and no one thought what was done was appropriate, so I went to a reliable...

Don't get me wrong. I appreciate the role of the RT, they are an incredibly valuable resource for nursing and the patients and we are all a team. I do not have the luxury of rounding with RT's...in fact, we do not round at all, and I wish we did. ...

I also work in small rural hospital where I do not have quick access to the RT department (as they float everywhere) and often need to be paged. I was going to ask. I'm not trying to get anyone in trouble and did not report this person. As I said,...

Just a question. I'm just trying to have a better understanding of the role they play. They are not with the patient all day long, nor do they have direct interaction with the physician.

Also, is it appropriate for them to initiate the discussion of hospice?

After reading "Behavior that Just Shouldn't Fly" by a fellow poster on allnurses, I decided I do not want to become the nurse that quits because of bullying in the workplace. Would you consider having a sixth person tell you over several month's ...

Strange indeed. I work in a rural hospital on a tele/med-surg unit with an occasional peds patient. A hodge podge of cases.

Yes, I AM an introvert! Good guess ;-) I like the pastoral care idea as I am constantly forgetting. Our pastors do regular rounding but sometimes they are definitely needed more! I'm learning to establish more boundaries. As an example, when peopl...

I am going to be more assertive and speak with my manager. I've made comments in the past about how I can't handle another patient being added to my already difficult load or how I need help, but am still given this additional patient and do not rec...

Your comment is very encouraging. I do need to say something. After speaking with another co-worker, she said she has heard night shift say before "Insert my name is very good with that kind of patient. She is so calm and does a good job so we'll ...

Thanks for the hugs, hehe

Esme12, I have been an RN for a little over 2 years. There is some truth to what you say... I probably do create more work for myself than needed. It's difficult to distance myself when some patients just outright express their misery to you when ...

Our hospital has cracked down on this. I used to get patients transferred to our bed from the ER stretcher and find the bottom sheet was soiled, then a new sheet had been placed on top. Or, they come to the floor still on the bedpan and the individ...

SoldierNurse22, I appreciate your feedback. I will say that I am a very even-keel, laid-back person who deals with stress often and quite well. I can manage 5 to 6 patients and do so, often, but when they are all high acuity it becomes wearisome. ...

Usually I say, "I've enjoyed talking to you and would like to visit more, but I have to go right now. I will come back and check on you." I've had the pager go off multiple times and back pedaled towards the door, and the patient will continue to ra...

I am writing this somewhat heavy-hearted because what I felt needed to be done did not feel good, but needed to be said... If anyone can relate, I'd love to hear from you. Recently, a patient I cared for passed away and I feel this death may have be...

LadyFree28 Thank you for trying to stick to my post. THAT is my biggest concern and something I find TRULY bothersome. Btw, there were no vital signs documented on this patient either. Not from the day of the event or the day after when she remain...

Thank you for your input!

Sorry, this response was for Guide. Still new at this posting thing.