I was orientating to a LTC/Sub Acute floor, my first day......had a nurse that was highly unorganized and uncomfortable to ask questions to. She answered me many times with I dont know, I dont know, I dont know or just ignored me or cut my sentences off. I am a seasoned RN but ALWAYS felt that I MUST know this facilities proper protocol and procedures. BUT>..this was a jaw dropper for me....I have NEVER EVER SEEN a nurse, especially one who is supposed to be an example and orientating you do the following....
An elderly male patient diagnosed with MRSA in the eyes. We donned gowns and gloves and entered the room. My Orientation Nurse is holding a small brand new bottle of eye drops in her hand......she takes off the cap...and finds out that it doesnt have a proper puncture nib on it.......She grabs her shiney new ball point pen with the tip exposed and punctures the eye drip tip in front of me. I almost got sick.....She must have saw the look of horror on my face and she says...." I JUST HAD NO CHOICE!!!!!! What would you have done if you couldnt get the top open? I wont answer the three things I would have done, cause I am curious of what other nurses would do to see if I am right. Thanks guys.
lumbarpain, ADN, RN
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I was orientating to a LTC/Sub Acute floor, my first day......had a nurse that was highly unorganized and uncomfortable to ask questions to. She answered me many times with I dont know, I dont know, I dont know or just ignored me or cut my sentences off. I am a seasoned RN but ALWAYS felt that I MUST know this facilities proper protocol and procedures. BUT>..this was a jaw dropper for me....I have NEVER EVER SEEN a nurse, especially one who is supposed to be an example and orientating you do the following....
An elderly male patient diagnosed with MRSA in the eyes. We donned gowns and gloves and entered the room. My Orientation Nurse is holding a small brand new bottle of eye drops in her hand......she takes off the cap...and finds out that it doesnt have a proper puncture nib on it.......She grabs her shiney new ball point pen with the tip exposed and punctures the eye drip tip in front of me. I almost got sick.....She must have saw the look of horror on my face and she says...." I JUST HAD NO CHOICE!!!!!! What would you have done if you couldnt get the top open? I wont answer the three things I would have done, cause I am curious of what other nurses would do to see if I am right. Thanks guys.