You have probably heard of the infamous ânever eventsââthose serious, preventable incidents the government refuses to reimburse hospitals for. These include things like development of pressure ulcers, wrong site surgery, and foreign objects retained after surgery. Theyâre called ânever eventsâ for a reason: they should never happen. Inspired by that, I created a Nursing NEVER-DO Listâa collection of things that should never happen in your practice if you want to protect your license, your … [Read more...]
Nurses And Adderall
Nurses are no strangers to exhaustion. We work rotating shifts, long hours, and often flip between days and nights without a second thought. Add in the constant interruptionsâstudies suggest every 5 minutes!âand itâs no surprise that many nurses struggle with focus, concentration, and sleep. So it makes sense that a nurse might visit their physician and say, âI canât concentrate, and Iâm always tired.â In response, the doctor prescribes Adderall. At first, it feels like a miracle. Suddenly, … [Read more...]
What Happens When a Nurse is Asked to Do Something Fraudulent or Illegal?
Nursing is a challenging profession in general. You are in a tough spot when a doctor, administrator, or co-worker asks you to do something potentially fraudulent or illegal. You want to follow orders, especially from a superior, and you may want to help a co-worker if possible, but some actions can lead to serious trouble. We all understand that providing quality patient care is our number one priority. However, when a nurse is asked to do something fraudulent or potentially illegal, they … [Read more...]
Nursing Scope Of Practice
 As a licensed nurse, you are trained to follow orders and document your actions. However, in some circumstances, you may be asked to do something outside your nursing scope of practice. For example, have you ever had a supervisor say, âJust write an order for that.⯠We always do that to help out the physiciansâ? In that situation, your supervisor has put you between a rock and a hard place.⯠They are telling you one thing but your gut is saying, âHey!⯠Wait a minute!⯠I donât have an … [Read more...]
Is Understaffing Jeopardizing Your Nursing License?
Some situations are totally out of your control. You show up for work, but there are not enough nurses on staff during your shift to meet all of the patientsâ needs. As a nurse, your ethical obligation to provide safe patient care does not change under these circumstances, but there is only so much you can do without more help. When your employer fails to hire enough nursing staff or others donât show up for work, your ability to meet the required level of care can be compromised. … [Read more...]
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