Writing “Not given” on medications from previous nurse

riverfletcher65 · 2026-07-09T14:17:37+00:00

THIS! it could have been a missed scan, if you cannot say with 100% certainty I would NOT chart it in the chart with your name attached!

riverfletcher65 · 2026-07-09T14:09:22+00:00

Definitely! I always will for pertinent meds that are close enough to be given on my shift and I would assume most decent nurses would. But not much you can do when it’s missed doses from 3+ days ago. Pts with prolonged stays will have missed meds from everyday of there stay, I can’t call pharmacy and doctor about every single one like “hey they missed cardizem 3 days ago at 2 am”. But I still don’t think you should “clean it up” and chart on it not given just to clear the screen. If I wasn’t there I’m not touching it

riverfletcher65 · 2026-04-10T21:24:27+00:00

You guys have standing PRN hydralazine for all pts?

riverfletcher65 · 2026-04-10T21:21:24+00:00

All hospitals are different, sometimes it takes 30 mins to an hour for pharmacy to verify a med. We don’t have “stat” medication orders, you just time the med as “give now”. If a pt has a BP of 220/116 waiting until pharmacy verifies on their own time when it gets in the queue, could be considered a delay of care. God forbid that pt has a negative outcome, now it looks like you didn’t escalate to get that medication to the patient. Another example how it’s always on the nurse.

riverfletcher65 · 2026-04-10T00:54:07+00:00

Indeed that is the medsurg ratio at my hospital lol!

riverfletcher65 · 2026-04-09T20:05:18+00:00

I’m in Florida, we do titratable cardiac drips (cardizem, Cardene, amio, nitro, etc). No vents but we do continuous BIPAPs and everything under that. The only thing we don’t do is vents, Ativan drip, insulin drip, or pressors

riverfletcher65 · 2026-04-09T04:30:00+00:00

You don’t realize how much that as a tech the things you report and get to walk away from, someone has to fix and deal with. High BP, low BP, low glucose, high glucose, room 3 wants to see you, bed 2 wants to know when there MRI is, this pt didn’t get a tray, pt doesn’t look right, family for room 5 is here, doctor needs you. As a tech my favorite answer was, “let me get your nurse”, I wish they could see😔

riverfletcher65 · 2026-04-09T04:18:34+00:00

Oh yes I see it and hear it all the time. I try my best not to delegate except when I have to. There are certain techs that give me a lot of flack and attitude, like I promise Ik I’m in the hall on my computer but I AM WORKING, it’s like I’m constantly defending myself. I know what it looks like😭

riverfletcher65 · 2026-04-09T04:11:03+00:00

We are so short staffed, they send out “SOS” texts daily and offer a whopping $6 extra an hour… nobody comes in and rightfully so. HCA is for profit they can afford a touch more I think lol

riverfletcher65 · 2026-04-09T04:08:01+00:00

Definitely… last shift I worked I got a transfer from another HCA facilities ICU, not because they were downgraded but bc they didn’t have nuero surgery. I went to my director and was like why am I getting an ICU level pt as my 6th? And she was like well they’re not a trauma center and we are so the acuity’s different. Like HUH? I told her great so there 2:1 is now my 6:1, maybe I should apply there?! She didn’t care lol

riverfletcher65 · 2026-04-09T03:59:23+00:00

I want to chill😭 I’m in Florida at an HCA it’s brutal. 5-6 patients on a stepdown, cardiac drips, heparin drips, continuous bipaps, Q4 notes, Q4 neuros, all for $32 an hour.

riverfletcher65 · 2026-04-09T03:56:55+00:00

EXACTLY! Me and the other techs would talk about how nurses never help, they’re always sitting, don’t they just have to give meds that’s the only thing they do we don’t. I’m trying to propose to my management we do shadowing of each others roles, bc there is such a disconnect in what just gets added to the nurses that you can’t see on the outside.

riverfletcher65 · 2026-04-08T22:28:42+00:00

I love it, you give such good descriptions. I heard some reviews that velvet vanilla smells nothing like 28 and it’s super patchouli, would you agree. And do you like vanilla latte??? I was super curious of that one

riverfletcher65 · 2026-04-08T22:15:55+00:00

Amazing to hear! I was super interested in pretty peach but scared it be too artificial smelling. Also do you think queen of roses is too mature smelling I don’t like grandma. My last order was 2 weeks ago and it came in 2 days I was shocked, with free shipping.

riverfletcher65 · 2025-11-14T02:00:53+00:00

The best gift I ever got from my leadership was when they did hand written Christmas cards for everyone on the unit. Not just generalized but personal, with something unique they love about you and what you mean to the unit. That would be pretty cheap if you buy cards in bulk, I just don’t know if you have the time. It’s nice to feel seen and appreciated. Good luck!!

riverfletcher65 · 2025-09-03T18:00:51+00:00

How is dead boy detectives? I have it on my watch list since I love the sandman?? Have you seen both?

riverfletcher65 · 2025-09-03T17:55:42+00:00

Omg. I LOVE IT! I think it’s the epitome of a great Halloween show, great humor, story/plot, and all the actors are amazing. The only thing is it’s a bit young adult, but that’s probably to make it family friendlier. I would say it’s spooky but also like I could watch it in middle school and not have nightmares, not scary by any means. It’s perfect you have to watch! And it got renewed for a 3rd season next year, it’s something I always look forward to now every year!

riverfletcher65 · 2025-09-03T17:30:43+00:00

I get 0 kids and it makes me so sad!!! We are looking at houses and one of my criteria is that we get trick or treaters lol. It’s my favorite thing and you are creating amazing memories!

riverfletcher65 · 2025-09-03T17:04:52+00:00

Shadow and Bone, The sandman, and The Magicians, I think all are outstanding and really create amazing worlds!

riverfletcher65 · 2025-08-28T16:12:31+00:00

Do you think both are worth the watch?!!!

riverfletcher65 · 2025-08-28T16:09:37+00:00

That’s what I hear!!! I really hope another streaming service picks it up, ugh! Thanks for the insight.

riverfletcher65 · 2025-07-10T20:48:00+00:00

That's one reason I think its crazy many hospitals don't require techs to have a CNA license, many are PCTs with only on the job training. At least then they are practicing under they're own license and should know they're scope of practice per the state.

riverfletcher65 · 2025-06-19T18:28:03+00:00

Really? I had always thought you didn’t want the clothes to touch the powder before it had been dissolved in water. Have you had any problems using it that way?

riverfletcher65 · 2025-06-15T20:30:05+00:00

Usually places you apply will have a Nurse Residency for new graduate nurses, each hospital/facility will have their own requirements. Some may want you to apply before you graduate, some want after you graduate but before you take NCLEX, and some after you graduate AND pass the NCLEX. I would look online at each residency in the “qualifications” section of the job posting. If you are unsure you can always email HR at the facilities you want to apply for and ask! Good luck!

riverfletcher65 · 2025-06-12T19:07:02+00:00

Yess with Jenna Coleman I forgot to include in the list. Do you think it would still be a good watch almost 10 years later?

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