Geraldine
What does a Registered Nurse have to go through through out the day ?
what is it that an RN does through out the day ,like are you busy all day ,what skills do you use all day and are you busy all day ? #registered-nurses
2 answers
Barry Eugene Graham, DNP, MSN-Ed., RN
Barry Eugene’s Answer
The duties of a registered nurse are as varied as the specialties they are working. First and foremost our patients are the reason why we are employed and their safety and comfort is a priority. In general, on a medical surgical unit. A registered nurse (RN), is responsible for patient assessments, monitoring their progress, reporting changes, administering medications and treatments. They consult and collaborate with other healthcare professionals for the benefit of the patients care. They are responsible for patient care and treatments, the nurses must document all care rendered, provide teaching for both patients as well as their families. Nurses must participate in interdisciplinary rounds, consults, and assist with discharge planning. Additional duties may involve supervision licensed practical nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
Barry Eugene recommends the following next steps:
Lacey Vasquez
Lacey’s Answer
7am punch in and get assignment
705-715am floor huddle
715-745am nursing report hand off
745-830am round on patients, take vitals, head to toe assessments, glucose checks
830-930am morning medications
10am tempo/report to case manager
1030am charting
1130am lunchtime glucose checks and vitals
10am-530pm depending on my case load the middle of my day is filled with wound care, tracheostomy care, calling doctors and family, turning my patient every 2 hours, getting my patients up to walk post surgery, sending my patients to tests or procedures, hanging piggyback medications, responding to my patients call lights and needs, etc.
530pm dinner time glucose checks and vitals
600pm empty all tubes and drains, chart all intake and out put for patients, hang TPN and tube feedings
700-715pm floor huddle
715-745pm nursing hand off report
Although that list probably seems overwhelming, the better you are at time management the better your day will be. Nurses are always busy but nursing is a team effort. There is always people around to support you.