Luv2BAnurse

Sounds like a very caring, giving man.

That actually made me laugh!

Yes, we all agree that 30 units of Insulin and 3 units is a huge difference. There are 3 checks to giving medication which it seems OP did not have time to do prior to the RN letting her know about the discrepancy. OP has stated that she would have done the other checks and (HOPEFULLY!!!!) caught her own mistake. Now, I'd like to ask OP this. How do you think the patient would have felt had you gone to the room to give that insulin and you did a final "check" there and realized the dose was incorrect? At the very least, and I do mean ​very least How much trust would that patient have with you from that point on?

I have been in this dept for less than a year. Almost from the beginning, I have felt that I was not a good fit for the department. I love the nursing, but I am not a good fit. company policy requires specific 'time served' in a position before you can transfer (unless the management allows it). My unit management does not allow it. I don't see how it could hurt to ask for a transfer regardless of time in the position. I would work up the ladder- start with unit manager and go to HR. Continue to work on time management as well as looking up medications, policies and procedures that you are not familiar with. Be confident, but of course ask questions. Document everything! I would go so far as to keep a personal journal to include a summary of my day, what I worked to improve myself and any questions I asked as well as any feedback I was given. If you are lucky enough to receive a transfer, continue to document. Hopefully a new unit would be all you need. It may not "fix" the problem however. Good Luck!

"When everyone is laughing and smiling, it never fails, she either fights with her parents, complains incessantly about her husband and mother in law, and makes snide remarks to her mother and my other aunt, and she's flat out cruel to my sister, constantly judging her and putting her down, so I stay away." There you go. She seems to just be pure nasty, and doesn't even like herself. That's sad, really. I don't know her and I pity her. As far as YOU go, YOU will be just fine!

.....just maybe that was her way of warning you that nursing school is not easy..... Not the best choice of words in that case, but just maybe that's what she was trying to do?

Ammonia works pretty well getting rid of odors.

I live in and benefit from a compact state license. I hold a license in all other states due to my job requirements. The company pays for all my licenses except for my home state license.

Nurseonamotorcycle, I'm with you on this! Social situations...eek! I would have wondered why in the world they had me play if I wasn't on the roster? I would have had no problem just being a spectator and cheering on the team. I believe I would have asked about that! Anyway, it's done. Stick with your instincts

I would have thought it was some sort of test. "Is she going to do this? Or not?" I would not have done it because I would not be the one to use the syringes, and I would have said that. Hopefully, by NOT doing it, I would have been offered the job!

L shape. I saw that question in some type of continuing ed online class I took. I don't recall the title of the class, but yes, it was patient interview.

The Purposely Inefficient to Get Overtime Ha! there used to be quite a few of those! Someone finally caught on and nixed that!

I went to nursing school right out of high school but quit one year into the 3 year diploma program. I got married and had children then became a teacher's assistant with NC Public Schools. After a few years of being talked down to by one specific teacher I decided to go back to nursing school. I liked being in the public schools, but I love nursing!

HAHAHAHAH I will have to remember this one!

Just out of curiosity....when you applied or were interviewed, did you tell them you would be able to start immediately? I mean, is that why they want you to start Monday?

That's not enough information to decide if it's a HIPAA violation or not.

Do those people really want a job? Makes me wonder.

I would put the DON's name down. Just continue to be courteous, professional, and open. Good luck.

That's right along the lines of what I was thinking.

I'd always go with Professional. Good Luck!

ouch!

That could work! I worked with a new grad who had her jacket embroidered with her name and RN. She didn't pass the boards after a few tries, finally took LPN board and passed. As far as I know she never tried to retake the RN board. Needless to say, she no longer uses that jacket!

Oh my! If a nurse had told me that........a year later when I was still feeling that way, I'd have been so upset! It just takes time...different times for different people. You will be fine!

If she does this as a resident and no one would call her on it...imagine what she may do as a doctor. Glad to know someone cares enough to bring this to the attending and manager's attention.

Not what you were asking, but thank God for Hospice nurses. My father was discharged Tuesday last week to home with Hospice, he died peacefully in his sleep Saturday 9/19. This "peacefullness" and ability to be pain free, as well as being home where we all wanted him to be (including him) would not have been possible without the care from those dear nurses. They were there to not only care for dad, but to guide the family, explaining what was going on.