I agree that it can be frustrating to see patients eating food that is counterproductive to their health. At the hospital I work at patients don't order delivery super often, but there is a cookie...
I agree with the previous poster that it could be the brand of soup/sanitizer used. If so human resources needs to provide you with an alternative if you have a documented allergy. Also, does your...
I work at a level 1 trauma/regional referral teaching hospital on a very busy med surg/telemetry floor. Our matrix calls for us to have a 1:5 nurse patient ratio, with the occasional nurse able to...
A lot of great info has been brought up (and debated!) in previous posts. Back to the original question of the poster though I think several points are important to keep in mind... 1. Run heparin...
This is a crazy long thread, but I just wanted to add my 2 cents in. 1. I'm a gun owner. I grew up in the southeast where guns, bows, hunting, and fishing are a way of life. 2. I would never be...
Galendria replied to nursephillyphil's topic in General Nursing
I would respond as a visitor the same way I respond if there is a car accident, someone collapsing at the gym, etc. I would offer first responder CPR/first aid until more advanced help arrived...
Galendria replied to Alphabet soup nurse's topic in Medical-Surgical
Is your clinical coordinator a RN or advance practice nurse? I'm a bit confused because in your story she seems to be suggesting a plan of care/new orders to the family which isn't really in a...
Thank you *so* much for linking the medical mistakes thread. I have been solid laughing for 15 minutes now. I had no idea so many miracles happen around us, every
If you are only 2 weeks into your orientation, then as a new grad (ideally) you should still be receiving quite a lot of support and assistance from your preceptor. Do you have a consistent preceptor...
Galendria replied to the nurse who lived's topic in General Nursing
Both my nursing jobs have been at large teaching hospitals in the heart of big cities. I just love the action, learning experience, and variety that big hospitals provide over smaller community...
Your post title made me *giggle*. What exactly are you and the family charging? The exit...the new snack machine...the cafeteria before all the coffee is
Like other posters have said, my hospital gives a bit longer orientation to new grads than experienced nurses (12 weeks vs. 8 weeks). However, I think the real reason (and its controversial) that...