I felt isolated and did not know what the plan was and what to expect postoperatively. So, having been on the other side of the spectrum, it made me realize how important it is to the patient to perform bedside reporting as a great communication tool in the nursing world. If there is family at the bedside, we don’t just proceed with our report. We respect the patient’s privacy and ask for their permission to continue if they consent to the family hearing about their
I felt isolated and did not know what the plan was and what to expect postoperatively. So, having been on the other side of the spectrum, it made me realize how important it is to the patient to perform bedside reporting as a great communication tool in the nursing world. If there is family at the bedside, we don’t just proceed with our report. We respect the patient’s privacy and ask for their permission to continue if they consent to the family hearing about their