It sounds like you are an enthusiastic new grad who has not had many experiences in nursing. There are many things nurses become anxious about including fear of making a mistake, actually making a...
I used to work long term care until I completely burned out. My last shift I was literally crying while passing meds because I was just so overworked and tired. I remember the rounding Dr. asking the...
I think a lot of people are surprised when they get into this field and realize that it isn't quite what they were expecting. The good thing about being an RN though is that there are abundant...
ambr46 replied to Live.Love.Nurse.♡'s topic in General Nursing
I wouldn't feel bad one bit. She was getting paid to do a job that she clearly didn't care to do. Now she can lay around at home watching Netflix and eating Cheetos. Case
I don't think it's a huge deal beyond slight irritation. I probably would have told the doc that I would be right with him and finish up. I have honestly never had a day without multiple...
I wouldn't ignore someone if they were asking about a patient diet or anything else for that matter. It seems like everyone is so ready play the blame game. If what the OP had stated is true then she...
The nurse being busy doesn't excuse the mess he was left in. If she had been in to see him any time in the last several hours she would have made some attempt to make him comfortable. This kind of...
ambr46 replied to journey2success's topic in General Nursing
My first code was an elderly hypothermia patient. I jumped right in doing compressions because I had never done them before. Apparently, when a patient has hypothermia they have to be rewarmed before...