NURSING AND EDUCATION PLATFORM

Loads of issues medication- and private sector does differ to NHS. Anybody considered this one?

Nurse on shift told or notices, previous nurse did not sign for a drug.Now it could well be insulin or oromorph. What do you do? If you ring nurse you feel as though you are "picking on her". But if you give it, it may well have been given. Fuirther, if you ring nurse- and she SAYS it was not gven- do you then give it even if care staff told you and plead with you to give it? As a nurse, you are only legally responsible for drugs given on youir shift. My advice- document in care plan not given and action etc. Further problem- agency nurses do not usually know which nurse to ring- so may have to ring manager.Also- who you are ringing, may not be there. In hospital- you could take advice from whoever is in charge .

Also-- beware-- it could be  a set up! Yes some staff collect things against others. Tell you over phone to give it-- but. My advice- never take orders by phone.You could  always ring doctor and ask for advice. Consider:  a newly qualified nurse, new nurse to the team, or an overseas nurse.

lenin Nightingale