New nurse here, pt became physically violent towards staff. I was in the midst of giving the pt medications when I got an order for restraints. The charge nurse grabbed the restraints which included wrist and vest restraints. We got the pt in them, did my charting and went on for the night. 3 hours later I was looking at the actual order for the restraints and the order just said “soft limb restraints” no vest restraint. I immediately told the charge nurse and she did not make a big deal out of it and just said we would get an order (it was the end of my shift). I asked if I should write myself up for this and she also said no. I’m not sure if I am having an irrational fear or if I could lose my job and license over something like this. Any guidance would be appreciated.
Featured Replies
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later.
If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
New nurse here, pt became physically violent towards staff. I was in the midst of giving the pt medications when I got an order for restraints. The charge nurse grabbed the restraints which included wrist and vest restraints. We got the pt in them, did my charting and went on for the night. 3 hours later I was looking at the actual order for the restraints and the order just said “soft limb restraints” no vest restraint. I immediately told the charge nurse and she did not make a big deal out of it and just said we would get an order (it was the end of my shift). I asked if I should write myself up for this and she also said no. I’m not sure if I am having an irrational fear or if I could lose my job and license over something like this. Any guidance would be appreciated.