Quilterbeth

Love this article. I have been in Maternal/Child specialty for 30 years and now I call them "Breast Nazis". Totally ridiculous

While it may be legal in several states, businesses have the right to declare their property "drug free". If you are called on to submit to a random drug test, (check your contract. Many businesses are now including random testing in the fine print), even the hint of THC will be grounds for dismissal. And heavens, appearing in front of State Board is terrifying. No thanks

Effexor is the worst to wean from. Took me months, and still had horrible anxiety and panic attacks. We we had a patient walk away from the unit last night. Took off the monitors and walk off with the saline lock still in. Got to love those + UDS patients. Won't have to search for a vein tonight!

Yes it is. A PRN med is not governed by the one hour rule. Giving a scheduled med is one thing, but a PRN is dictated to be given at specified intervals AS NEEDED. Giving a PRN early could constitute a med error as the PCP has specified how often these meds can be administered

My fav was when I worked nights on postpartum, "Don't turn on the light, you'll wake my husband". Sorry dear, I need to make sure you're not bleeding to death under the sheet. Your husband can go home

In my hospital the Pyxis always prompts for the waste. I have called nurses from other units to waste with me because I don't want the responsibility or hassle of waiting

On my unit, High Risk OB, if something is going to happen it is going to be at 6 a/pm. Always. My coworkers and I have had a patient go bad and within 20 minutes have an IV in put the patient on the monitor, have called the MD and Labor/Delivery charge nurse, and got the patient packaged and on the way to the OR. It's called teamwork and I'm always petrified I missed some clue that could have prevented the urgent run to delivery

I am always suggesting to my patients that they stop consulting Dr Google and talk to their provider

We used to get a lot of stuff, bandage scissors, a covered glass box, gift cards, and a committee that gathered all kinds of donated stuff from the community. I missed out this week as I was off, but we basically got nada. I work at night and all the giveaways and such was only during the day

FYI, it can show up in urine for as long as 30 days after using. I would never risk my license for using

OMG, find a therapist now. I don't know how you dealt with this for so long, but please find some one soon. You are too important to your loved ones.

Being a "physic" nurse can land you in prison with a hefty fine and no hope of a career. It's called falsification of records and the State Board takes those accusations VERY seriously. If a manager gives you grief or sends you emails about things that were omitted, explain that you have to prioritize due to the nurse/patient ratio and that you will NOT put your license on the line by writing a false entry. The more times nurses band together in this matter, hopefully management will realize the need for adequate staff.

During staff meetings, our management team endlessly talks about how our unit uses too many resources and is not making budget. I finally spoke up and flat out told them that we have no control over the budget or money. We are working bare to the bone, over recommended nurse/patient ratios, and have sicker patients. I told them that my job was to take care of my patients to the best of my ability and utilize resources wisely. I have no control over any kind of monetary items as this was their jobs. It shut them up.