Been an RN for 25 yrs. You did nothing wrong. I'm sure nurses discretion. I've known many nurses, myself included, that would even hang mini bag of saline at TKO, even 10ml/hr just to piggyback...
coolnurseclub replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing
Connecting the dots of the temp readings on the flow sheets kept at bedside. Patients having only one doctor who knew them and their families inside and out. No such thing as hospitalists. Med...
coolnurseclub replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing
Shoot! I get stressed out enough just doing my scheduled shift. At least I get to go home at the end of my shift and try to " put it away" until my next
coolnurseclub replied to rnfrombama's topic in General Nursing
I totally agree and have been there. I am one of those. 23 yrs at the same hospital. A little too slow and a little too caring. Patient first. Computer and covering docs a**. I was forced to resign...
coolnurseclub replied to UK nurse88's topic in General Nursing
So glad you are young enough to get out and move on. If you go into nursing because you have compassion and really want to take care of sick folks, surprise!, It doesn't work that way anymore. It's...
coolnurseclub replied to Sykadia's topic in Men in Nursing
Personally, I've been a nurse for 25+ yrs and that stereotype is finally changing. In my opinion, nearly all the male nurses I've dealt with as peers and as my nurse, have been extremely professional...
coolnurseclub replied to wheezer324's topic in General Nursing
OMGosh. I don't think anyone fully understand the many things nurses can go through "all in a days work", except other nurses. Well written, thank you for sharing. Gave me goose-bumps, brought tears...
coolnurseclub replied to Deebuzz's topic in Nursing Career
How did you come across this job? I am just no longer cut out to be a bedside nurse as I have been for many years. I did enjoy LTC but it too is becoming more and more "standardized", at least...
coolnurseclub replied to Deebuzz's topic in Nursing Career
OMGosh. So true! Its not as much the patients but the HCAPS, the patient and family's expectations, and all the "Standardized Care". My patients have never been just "standard" and who started all...
coolnurseclub replied to Flightless Bird's topic in General Nursing
I once saw a poster of an old type smiley face, (before emoticons) that had on big sunglasses, a nurses cap, and one arm with its fingers making the "peace" sign. It also had a speech bubble in which...