We had a patient not too long ago that had all the paper work in order to be a DNR/no code who we rapid responded. Docs came in and decided to transfer patient to ICU where they intubated her. No...
Ours are expected to chart everything they do: incontinence care, baths, ambulating patients, etc. Other than vital signs, which has it's own flow sheet, all of their charting can be found in one...
We've recently stopped using waffle mattresses "just because". Now wound/ostomy has to consult before we place it on the bed. We're much more diligent about Q2 turns so our pressure ulcer rates are...
Double Dunker replied to seasidesoul's topic in General Nursing
I'm on nights, too, and like the others said, it's nice to not have to deal with doctors and visitors running around. But the patients sleeping? Not so much. I really like nights,