Remember, most nurses now graduate after four to five years of intense course work with a bachelors degree in nursing. this is one of the many ways nurses save lives. a nurse is most often times the last line of defense for the patient, and yes, doctors make mistakes and lots of them. And let the world motivate you to stay a nurse.Ī nurse can absolutely override a doctor's order. So thank you to the nurses who have taken care of my needs. They deserve a thank you from all around. They do so much more then an actual doctor. I think nurses are greatly need in the world. She can verify with the doctor that it is correct and carry out his orders only. The nurse can't ultimately decide if you get your prescription or not that is up to the doctor. Nurses can't "overrule" a doctor they can, however, hold a medication if they believe there was an error and contact the doctor to clarify orders. To the poster about whether the nurse can refuse to give you your prescription: unless the doctor ordered the drug screening, she can't make you take it before giving you your prescription. Ask to speak with the nursing supervisor or director of nursing and they can instruct you on how to proceed. To the poster about the nurse providing unsolicited information: you can register a complaint with the hospital as this is not professional conduct on the part of the nurse.
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