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Post by Jetworks on Jan 20, 2015 12:01:16 GMT -5
I know you said the RNs weren't exactly helpful, but you're more likely to find one that will give you good information over relying on the resident covering the ICU. Not sure why his doc couldn't provide you with better info. As for the complaints about the questions, you're 100% justified in that. Some healthcare providers like to do a half-blind assessment as they feel it allows them to be more objective (I like doing that), but when it comes time for a MD/NP/PA to do a history and physical, having all the necessary info at hand is better, especially in a critical care setting. Even as a NA, I make sure I at least have the basic info of what the status of a patient is before I do vital signs. The main reason I became a NA before pursuing my RN was so that I could learn and develop good skills for dealing with a patient, a skill I see lacking in many new nurses and doctors. Again, I hope everything gets better for you guys and you get back to some semblance of normalcy. And as always, feel free to contact me with questions or to vent. When will we see these warm and fuzzy people skillz of yours here in the Hampur?  Pffft, why would I put that kind of effort in for you guys? |
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Post by southside on Jan 20, 2015 12:02:56 GMT -5
I am praying for you and your husband. xxooxxoo Bing (real name is Bill)
Holy shit, you're Bill from Buffalo? What are the odds? |
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Post by jetstream23 on Jan 20, 2015 12:07:30 GMT -5
Thanks, everyone, I appreciate all your comments and wishes. You're the best! So, yesterday was a let-down. The doctor didn't show up till 8 PM and had no news. He sent a nurse practitioner to check my husband in the morning. She admitted she knew nothing about his case, couldn't tell us anything, and was asking stupid obvious questions, like "when did this happen?" A different specialist came in and did the same thing, like "are you on oxygen at home?" Several other doctors/nurses came in and said "aren't you glad you're being discharged today?" when he was in no condition to even go to a regular hospital room yet, let alone being released. What the fuck is wrong with them -- they can't even read his chart before coming into his room before spouting garbage? I mean, I appreciate all that everyone has done so far for him -- the ER nurses were fantastic, the weekend ICU nurses were incredible. But the new weekday doctors/nurses ... hell, at least be familiar with what's been happening. We look to them for answers and they don't even know the basics. This is the ICU, for fuck's sake, where every day/hour matters. okay /end rant  (I'm going back to being that nice "lady" now, ha, ha.) update on work: My boss has been better and saying all the right things now. Her boss, the head of our small company, sent me a nice note this morning. So maybe they're not as callous as I thought. Hang in there. Thoughts and prayers for your husband. Any chance his condition can be blamed on Idzik? |
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Post by Bing© in Buffalo Chairman on Jan 20, 2015 12:11:34 GMT -5
I am praying for you and your husband. xxooxxoo Bing (real name is Bill)
Holy shit, you're Bill from Buffalo? What are the odds? •There are 3,928,667 people in the U.S. with the first name William.
•Statistically the 6th most popular first name.
•99.72 percent of people with the first name William are male.
so with about 316 Million people in the US, the odds would be about 1.23417%. of total population.
with 151.1 million males, odds are 2.58107%
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Post by southside on Jan 20, 2015 12:13:34 GMT -5
Holy shit, you're Bill from Buffalo? What are the odds? •There are 3,928,667 people in the U.S. with the first name William.
•Statistically the 6th most popular first name.
•99.72 percent of people with the first name William are male.
so with about 316 Million people in the US, the odds would be about 1.23417%. of total population.
with 151.1 million males, odds are 2.58107%
Holy shit. Did you really not get the joke? LMAO! |
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Post by Fishooked on Jan 20, 2015 12:19:09 GMT -5
 I know you said the RNs weren't exactly helpful, but you're more likely to find one that will give you good information over relying on the resident covering the ICU. Not sure why his doc couldn't provide you with better info. As for the complaints about the questions, you're 100% justified in that. Some healthcare providers like to do a half-blind assessment as they feel it allows them to be more objective (I like doing that), but when it comes time for a MD/NP/PA to do a history and physical, having all the necessary info at hand is better, especially in a critical care setting. Even as a NA, I make sure I at least have the basic info of what the status of a patient is before I do vital signs. The main reason I became a NA before pursuing my RN was so that I could learn and develop good skills for dealing with a patient, a skill I see lacking in many new nurses and doctors. Again, I hope everything gets better for you guys and you get back to some semblance of normalcy. And as always, feel free to contact me with questions or to vent. Heh...I saw this the other day and immediately thought of our resident murse  . |
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Post by LoneStarLady on Jan 20, 2015 12:30:25 GMT -5
As for the complaints about the questions, you're 100% justified in that. Some healthcare providers like to do a half-blind assessment as they feel it allows them to be more objective (I like doing that), but when it comes time for a MD/NP/PA to do a history and physical, having all the necessary info at hand is better, especially in a critical care setting. I would call some of these "half-assed" assessments. When someone is in the ER or in the ICU in agonizing pain, you don't ask them for their full medical history again. The anesthesiologist did that before the surgery and my husband yelled at her "I'm in pain, can't you read my file?" She said she didn't have anything in front of here and wanted to hear it from him. I stepped in and answered the questions. I don't think some of the doctors are happy about it but too bad. Other than "what is your scale of pain from 0 to 10?" I can answer all the medical history questions. As far as the nurses go, most were excellent. I was annoyed at the specialist nurses who drop in every once in a while and don't bother finding out what was going on. |
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Post by LoneStarLady on Jan 20, 2015 12:31:44 GMT -5
So true!!!!!
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Post by Bing© in Buffalo Chairman on Jan 20, 2015 12:34:03 GMT -5
•There are 3,928,667 people in the U.S. with the first name William.
•Statistically the 6th most popular first name.
•99.72 percent of people with the first name William are male.
so with about 316 Million people in the US, the odds would be about 1.23417%. of total population.
with 151.1 million males, odds are 2.58107%
Holy shit. Did you really not get the joke? LMAO! are you. really. Laughing your ass off? |
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Post by LoneStarLady on Jan 20, 2015 12:41:25 GMT -5
Hey LSL... we had this done recently when my elderly UNCLE was in the hospital..
Most of them have patient advocates.... if you don't feel that you are getting good
answers, that may be a route to go. you really have to pound them for info as you know.
I usually went right to the Floor Nurse when our son was Hospitalized the zillion times
we went thru Health issues with him.
Don't be afraid to speak up and demand answers ....
I am praying for you and your husband. xxooxxoo Bing (real name is Bill) I think the communication will improve now that it's not the holiday weekend. The main doctor who did the surgery Friday was away for the weekend. I think also some of the other doctors didn't work the weekend, so we had new people in on Monday. Someone also made a note in his chart about being discharged so that was confusing to everyone. Even the case worker came by with that wrong information. But I'm not quiet at all about asking questions. |
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Post by Jetworks on Jan 20, 2015 12:44:25 GMT -5
As for the complaints about the questions, you're 100% justified in that. Some healthcare providers like to do a half-blind assessment as they feel it allows them to be more objective (I like doing that), but when it comes time for a MD/NP/PA to do a history and physical, having all the necessary info at hand is better, especially in a critical care setting. I would call some of these "half-assed" assessments. When someone is in the ER or in the ICU in agonizing pain, you don't ask them for their full medical history again. The anesthesiologist did that before the surgery and my husband yelled at her "I'm in pain, can't you read my file?" She said she didn't have anything in front of here and wanted to hear it from him. I stepped in and answered the questions. I don't think some of the doctors are happy about it but too bad. Other than "what is your scale of pain from 0 to 10?" I can answer all the medical history questions. As far as the nurses go, most were excellent. I was annoyed at the specialist nurses who drop in every once in a while and don't bother finding out what was going on. Agreed. Typically there should be a standing order for pain meds to be given as needed. Usually the anesthesiologist would only be concerned with airway/oxygenation stuff and meds. Naturally they will ask other things, but that's their area of concern. As long as you are listed as a healthcare proxy, they shouldn't have an issue with you answering anything, that's just silly on their part. You hit the nail on the head, about the only thing you aren't qualified to speak on is his pain rating. As with all professions, the more letters you get at the end of your name, the more aloof/egotistical you become. |
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Post by southside on Jan 20, 2015 12:57:43 GMT -5
Holy shit. Did you really not get the joke? LMAO! are you. really. Laughing your ass off? No. You got me there. |
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Post by Bing© in Buffalo Chairman on Jan 20, 2015 13:05:00 GMT -5
are you. really. Laughing your ass off? No. You got me there. This place is my favourite place ever..... I check it at 4am when im havin a smoke... love the bantering and news information,
the help we tend to lend each other when something in Life that's really important.
Now im getting all sentimental again..... sowwy
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Post by BEAC0NJET on Jan 20, 2015 13:23:08 GMT -5
I am praying for you and your husband. xxooxxoo Bing (real name is Bill)
Holy shit, you're Bill from Buffalo? What are the odds?  |
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Post by The Tax Returns Are in Kenya on Jan 20, 2015 14:27:51 GMT -5
Thanks, everyone, I appreciate all your comments and wishes. You're the best! So, yesterday was a let-down. The doctor didn't show up till 8 PM and had no news. He sent a nurse practitioner to check my husband in the morning. She admitted she knew nothing about his case, couldn't tell us anything, and was asking stupid obvious questions, like "when did this happen?" A different specialist came in and did the same thing, like "are you on oxygen at home?" Several other doctors/nurses came in and said "aren't you glad you're being discharged today?" when he was in no condition to even go to a regular hospital room yet, let alone being released. What the fuck is wrong with them -- they can't even read his chart before coming into his room before spouting garbage? I mean, I appreciate all that everyone has done so far for him -- the ER nurses were fantastic, the weekend ICU nurses were incredible. But the new weekday doctors/nurses ... hell, at least be familiar with what's been happening. We look to them for answers and they don't even know the basics. This is the ICU, for fuck's sake, where every day/hour matters. okay /end rant (I'm going back to being that nice "lady" now, ha, ha.) update on work: My boss has been better and saying all the right things now. Her boss, the head of our small company, sent me a nice note this morning. So maybe they're not as callous as I thought. Ugh. So sorry to hear you didn't get more info. It's very frustrating, the American medical system is very disjointed and it shows in care like this. It sounds like someone had a talk with your boss, so at least you have one less thing to stress about. |
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