I've been a night nurse for many years, and in those years are some special moments that stand out for me. In the dark hours of the night while checking on my residents I noticed one of my residents...
lyndy replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Nursing Humor
Yep the "Q" word is so true! I've also added the "C" word (calm) and lately the "F" word (falls). Murphy has big ears and anything can and will happen! One day, when I was working 16 hour shifts, 8...
Narcotics are a pretty sticky subject lately with more federal scrutiny and tighter controls. Probably better to contact the physician and get an order for what was available. At the LTC facility I...
I worked 2 days-8 hours and then 2 nights-8 hours It was almost like having a day off. I just make sure I get a nap before I work the night shift. I also try to work 4 days and off 3 if your working...
Yes, many nights I have experienced exactly what your concerned about... so much so that I brought up my concerns to the "safety committee" maintenance went through the rooms and bundled up cords and...
Perhaps a call to the physician to inform of the condition and get clarification on the midline access would have helped the situation you were absolutely correct to follow the orders, perhaps the...