Here is how I deal with it...I don't ask the patient to rate their pain. They ask for pain meds and I give it! Here is why...Patient X ask for pain medicine, being the awesome nurse that I am I ask...
I do not think it is being disrespectful, more like being honest and straightforward! It is nothing more than pure laziness and looking for the easy way out. Excusing this behavior is unacceptable....
First of all, thank you in advance for those who will take the time to answer my question! It is truly appreciated! I am a new grad nurse (no medical experience yet) and am trying to finish up my...
thank you for your input. It is NOT a question of lacking skills:)... but rather the preference to not clutter up my resume with things which I would assume are obvious that a new nurse is able to do...