What's the dumbest HIPPA code you've heard? I admitted a pt yesterday and I had already suspected that the "elevator wasn't going all the way to the top" with this guy when I asked him if he wanted a...
grinnurse replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing
Definately not weird at all to thank someone who has helped you out. I sent my preceptor flowers at the end of my orientation with a card that had a picture of painting that I had done so after the...
I would have done exactly what you did and as a matter of fact have done that several times to my patients that I have known (by clinical signs and symptoms) are in the end stage of life. I have also...
I was kind of like you in HS math-just skirting by and when I was thinking about going to NS and found out there was math I was devestated!! But then I took a nursing math class and they give you...
If you didn't take report and "control" of the patients then this is not patient abandonment IMO and I think it would be in the boards opinion as well. Sounds to me like she is just mad that you...
I am on self scheduling so I usually try to work3-4 days a week-depending on my financial needs at the time. Usually will work 3 in a row then 1. Although this week I scheduled my self for 5:uhoh21:...
The way that I prepare for each shift is I listen to music on my way. Thank goodness for XM radio, I drive 45 minutes one way and can always find something to listen to usually upbeat and sometimes...
Maybe ER isn't your "niche" and instead of quitting the field of nursing all together you should ask to be oriented to other departments. Maybe somewhere else would be a better fit for you and the...
When a patient has a saline lock, do you clamp the site or leave it open. If you do..................why do you do it? If you don't..............................why not? I have always clamped and...
grinnurse replied to CaseManager1947's topic in General Nursing
My most unforgettable clinical instructor was Amy. We were her first "real" clinical group. It was our first "real" clinical as well. She was so patient with us and tried to calm us down before...
Paula- Unfortunately-the first year is something we all have to get through:uhoh3: But like all the advice befor this post, the best thing is learn from your mistake and move on and know that there...
This is the time for you to make your stand. I have found in my short past as a nurse that if you don't put these remarks in their place then all you are going to do is build resentment toward these...
I started on Med Surge right out of NS last year and at first it was a "stepping stone" to bigger and better position. Now, a little over a year later I wouldn't work anywhere else. You see such a...
Love Med/Surge here. Took the advice of my instructors and started on a Med/Surge unit right after grad in May 05 and haven't looked back since. There have been days when it has been really...
Sorry to hear that you are having such a tough time. You spoke of the miscommunication about the BS of 377 can you elaborate on that? Was it a language problem? The last little paragraph said it...