Almost six years ago I brought my bedridden 81yo mother home from a nursing home. She has dementia, too, and I was told by the staff that I’d never be able to take care of her. I said, We’ll see. I was tired of finding her doped up, sleepy and nauseated. At home I weaned her off Norco, and she came alive. She no longer needed the laxative, stool softener, and anti-nausea medications either since those problems were caused by the Norco. She’s doing pretty well. Had a stroke 2 years ago, but recovered fully. Other than that we’ve done pretty well.
this was maybe what DHE DID, but it was NOT happening even 40 years ago.. there were STRICT procedures to document meds and controlled substances from the pharmacy..counted and accounted for at each change of shift.
Half of those never made it to the patient, many went home with them. All nurses had a medicine shelf in their closet in case someone at home ever needed medicine. They did it with antibiotics etc.
In 2004 my son was born premature and we were both sick, every time I asked to go see him the nurse would bring me a pill and told me to take the pill and she would come help me go to the nicu in 15 minutes, I would pass out and wake up hours later on the 15th my son passed away unfortunately and I never got to hold him before then.
Where was this? Was it charted and wasn't there a narcotic count? As a nurse I Never had free access to narcs to give to anyone without it being prescribed
Not in this video is a conversation we had about how narcotics were treated VERY differently back in the 80's compared to now. The only narcotic count was between charge nurses at shift change. Each individual nurse did not have to count the narcs when pulling them. Also, all the patients were prescribed the Norco, which took place on an orthopedic floor.
Also they would have one nurse for like 20 patients they needed them to sleep. It’s really sad what privatizing healthcare has done and how private hospital companies have made it a business.
Almost six years ago I brought my bedridden 81yo mother home from a nursing home. She has dementia, too, and I was told by the staff that I’d never be able to take care of her. I said, We’ll see. I was tired of finding her doped up, sleepy and nauseated. At home I weaned her off Norco, and she came alive. She no longer needed the laxative, stool softener, and anti-nausea medications either since those problems were caused by the Norco. She’s doing pretty well. Had a stroke 2 years ago, but recovered fully. Other than that we’ve done pretty well.
I was hospitalized twice in the 80s and I couldn't sleep and they gave me NOTHING. I feel cheated!!
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this was maybe what DHE DID, but it was NOT happening even 40 years ago.. there were STRICT procedures to document meds and controlled substances from the pharmacy..counted and accounted for at each change of shift.
Half of those never made it to the patient, many went home with them. All nurses had a medicine shelf in their closet in case someone at home ever needed medicine. They did it with antibiotics etc.
In 2004 my son was born premature and we were both sick, every time I asked to go see him the nurse would bring me a pill and told me to take the pill and she would come help me go to the nicu in 15 minutes, I would pass out and wake up hours later on the 15th my son passed away unfortunately and I never got to hold him before then.
That horrible! 😢
Did? Honey girl! Past tense my arse!!! 😂🤣
This clip is hilarious.😂 Look how times have changed!
Where was this? Was it charted and wasn't there a narcotic count? As a nurse I Never had free access to narcs to give to anyone without it being prescribed
Not in this video is a conversation we had about how narcotics were treated VERY differently back in the 80's compared to now. The only narcotic count was between charge nurses at shift change. Each individual nurse did not have to count the narcs when pulling them. Also, all the patients were prescribed the Norco, which took place on an orthopedic floor.
Crazy
I'm allergic 🤧 😪 how couldthey?
Ok, I am a fan! Don't cancel me.
Haha, thank you for watching!
Also they would have one nurse for like 20 patients they needed them to sleep. It’s really sad what privatizing healthcare has done and how private hospital companies have made it a business.
I have worked at non profit and for profit hospitals in my nursing career so far.. I sadly see no difference in either when compared.
Why are people still surprised at this? Our healthcare system is awful! Wake up and stop playing dumb!!
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Was she the nurse that did that? 😅
My mom didn't say if she was 🤣