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That must have been frustrating. And it doesn’t really matter that the patient has a history of substance abuse. The fact of the matter is the NIHSS wasn’t initially done in the ED...

What happened between 17:51 - 00:57? There wasn’t an MRI ordered? When the patient arrived to the floor, did they call a stroke alert?

Is it necessary to place a chemo patient on neutropenic precaution despite WBC at normal range. However, patient is febrile and receiving IV antibiotics... I don’t work in oncology floor but there are patients who occasionally get admitted for post op fever after starting chemo

Not surprising since Health At Every Size movement have been plastered all over the media for a few years now. It’s easier to say nothing’s wrong instead of making meaningful changes in health and weight

I disagree with the nurse. If no one’s crashing, you shouldn’t leave your charting near the end of the shift. That being said, this sounds like a typical day in med/surg. I hope things will get better in the future!

I'm anxious with the list of things to do and can't wait for classes to start. That being said, does anyone know what was the date you registered for classes? I need to plan ahead with all the due dates.