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1. I harmed my first patient today.

   starwarrior replied to starwarrior's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   I know it! This was my first time hurting a patient and it was so unexpected. I feel like I'm more prepared for unforeseen Events like this. I think this time got to me because it was my first time...

2. I harmed my first patient today.

   starwarrior replied to starwarrior's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   That is a very good question. I'm sorry I don't have an answer. I know that salt can form crystals, but I am not educated on the science behind why it's an accepted practice for inflating a catheter...

3. I harmed my first patient today.

   starwarrior replied to starwarrior's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   I know there are probably a million posts on here about how nurses cope with the emotional stress that comes with this career. I will do a quick search and see what pops

4. I harmed my first patient today.

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5. I harmed my first patient today.

   starwarrior replied to starwarrior's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   OUCH!! I'm so glad my mistake wasn't quite as bad as that one! But it is definitely more than enough to be a wake up call for

6. I harmed my first patient today.

   starwarrior replied to starwarrior's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Thanks for your advice and the

7. I harmed my first patient today.

   starwarrior replied to starwarrior's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   I warned him that it may cause some discomfort. From my experience (which isn't much), it isn't painful to pull out. Usually the adhesive hurts worse than pulling out the catheter. I was alarmed when...

8. I harmed my first patient today.

   starwarrior replied to starwarrior's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   I have learned a lot from this situation! I am very grateful for your (and everyone else's)

9. I harmed my first patient today.

   starwarrior replied to starwarrior's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   He did have the Foley strapped to his leg. I used an alcohol swab to decrease the amount of pain the patient might experience from the

10. I harmed my first patient today.

    starwarrior replied to starwarrior's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thanks so much for sharing your experience. That would have broken my heart too! I am sensitive. I know if I don't take control of my emotions the very thing that I love will turn out to be what...

11. I harmed my first patient today.

    starwarrior replied to starwarrior's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The nurse was with another patient (in the next room), and my clinical instructor was with another student as they performed a task. My instructor was with me for the first few that I did. After...

12. I harmed my first patient today.

    starwarrior replied to starwarrior's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thank you for replying. I can assure you I am not sadistic in any way. I spent the rest of the afternoon shedding tears on and off. I still feel

13. I harmed my first patient today.

    starwarrior replied to starwarrior's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I did not see how much saline was in the syringe after it was pulled out. A tech came in and assessed the situation. She said there was still a little saline in the bulb. I didn't see for my self...

14. I harmed my first patient today.

    starwarrior posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am a nursing student, and I made my first mistake. My clinical instructor gave me permission to remove a Foley catheter on a male. I've done several times before by myself. Long story short, I...