DusktilDawn

DusktilDawn

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  1. Letting CNA pass your meds, bad idea?

    DusktilDawn replied to walla189's topic in General Nursing

    And if they mistake Mr. Jones for Mr. Smith? What if there is more than one Mr. Smith? What if they don't verify the patient because they "know" the patient? What if it isn't paracetamol that is given...

  2. Letting CNA pass your meds, bad idea?

    DusktilDawn replied to walla189's topic in General Nursing

    In regards to medication administration, I consider it part of my job TO ADMINISTER MY OWN MEDICATIONS THAT I HAVE PREPARED. However carefully and accurately one may prepare their medications to be...

  3. Letting CNA pass your meds, bad idea?

    DusktilDawn replied to walla189's topic in General Nursing

    And if that medication is given to the wrong patient by that HCA than who is responsible? It will be the nurse who will ultimately be held accountable. I fail to see how it is considered safe practice...

  4. Letting CNA pass your meds, bad idea?

    DusktilDawn replied to walla189's topic in General Nursing

    The debate isn't about HCA's being stupid, nor is it about lack of trust in HCAs. It's about HCA's lacking the education to safely administer medications and it's about whether this should be a task...

  5. empathy vs sympathy

    DusktilDawn replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Empathy is the ability to put yourself in another persons position and see that position from their point of view. It's not necessarily agreeing with that point of view, it's more about understanding...

  6. Letting CNA pass your meds, bad idea?

    DusktilDawn replied to walla189's topic in General Nursing

    Because narcotics are controlled substances and as such can only be dispensed and administered under certain guidelines. Once they leave YOUR hand, once you hand them to the aid and they leave your...

  7. Is this a HIPAA violation

    DusktilDawn replied to avalynn's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, she is violating HIPPA. Irregardless of how she came across patient information/charts, she HAS ABSOLUTELY NO BUSINESS relaying information regarding patients or their hospitalization. She...

  8. Is there power in the color white?

    DusktilDawn replied to bbfw2's topic in General Nursing

    IMO, introducing yourself, explaining your position (RN for example), is the first step in creating mutal respect. In fact, it should be par for the course for all employees to introduce themselves...

  9. ER violence

    DusktilDawn replied to night fox's topic in Emergency

    I would actually look up your state legislation in regards to self-defense, inquire where the SBON stands on this issue, etc. I don't think I've read anywhere that when one becomes a nurse they...

  10. What do I do? (long)

    DusktilDawn replied to ChrgRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think you did the right thing talking to this person. I think your also right, it it isn't over this "rule" it will be over something else if they are determined to get rid of this employee. At...

  11. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    DusktilDawn replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    that comment was more a reference towards this post that you quoted: and no i don't think the majority of the posters on this thread are posting with an air of superiority or

  12. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    DusktilDawn replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    usually it has more to do with feeling superior to the posters

  13. Oh man did I miss an order

    DusktilDawn replied to MIA-RN1's topic in General Nursing

    as far as i'm concerned the resident dropped the ball twice. first, he could have discussed with the patient about the need to transfuse blood. second, he did not "flag" the chart nor notify staff. "i...

  14. Ethical Death or Not?

    DusktilDawn replied to dinkysam's topic in General Nursing

    I personally don't consider this unethical and certainly not illegal. What you did was comfort this woman IMO, and really comfort measures was the only thing anyone could do for this poor soul that...

  15. What do I do? (long)

    DusktilDawn replied to ChrgRN's topic in General Nursing

    Rebecca Jean has a point, management can't just enforce this rule and apply it to one person. Meet with management and discuss this issue, unless they are willing to discipline ALL who break this...

  16. What do I do? (long)

    DusktilDawn replied to ChrgRN's topic in General Nursing

    Your right management probably does not want the OP to speak to her co-worker. However if it was me in this situation and management dumped this in my backyard, I would handle the matter in a way that...

  17. to give pain meds or not to give meds?

    DusktilDawn replied to msnursekim's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Your not wrong at all. There are times when dementia patients ARE agitated because they are uncomfortable or are in pain. These are the type of patients that may not be able to verbalize their...

  18. What do I do? (long)

    DusktilDawn replied to ChrgRN's topic in General Nursing

    I guess my question is has management spoken to this nurse about the issue and given fair warning of the consequences? I'm afraid management is getting you to do their dirty work. They have the option...

  19. Badly Paid Nurse a Good Nurse

    DusktilDawn replied to foxyhill21's topic in General Nursing

    It's unfortunate that when it comes to nursing, we are made to feel ASHAMED when it comes to wages. In fact we are made to feel ashamed when it comes to basic needs and rights that other workers enjoy...

  20. Is it just me, or are nurses pushy?

    DusktilDawn replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Do you not think nurses discuss different methods of treatment or ever question an order? In fact those are the very questions you should discuss with the doctor, and those answers you should have...

  21. Is it just me, or are nurses pushy?

    DusktilDawn replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    i prefer the term "assertive" myself. firstyear, as you progress through the program, and when you start to practice, you may than view your previous bad experience in a different light. a patient has...

  22. The Today Show

    DusktilDawn replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    Actually both Matt Lauer and Nancy Snyderman made remarks in regards to nurses lack of professional appearance which lead into the white and cap comments. Suggesting patients learn who their nurse...

  23. The Today Show

    DusktilDawn replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    No you can't prevent all medication errors, but creating a working environment that enables nurses to do their jobs is one place to start, instead of criticizing our professionalism because we no...

  24. The Today Show

    DusktilDawn replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    i think the today show could have better served the public than they did: make sure you see the surgeon definately patients should be encouraged to see and talk to their doctors, especially before...

  25. Hey, CNAs.......got a question for all of you!

    DusktilDawn replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Tazzi, your daughter's instructor is doing a big disservice to those she is supposed to