It's critical to overcome the barriers to developing, implementing, and adopting a new system. But that's much easier said than done. Getting physicians to enter orders electronically rather than manually will take a lot more than throwing away prescription pads and pens. Because we have a vested interest in both patient care and the viability of our profession. Nurses and physicians agree on the value of making patients better and improving outcomes.
Nurses are accountable .
Nurses don't only care about patients, we care about ourselves, our colleagues, and our profession. While physicians may be accountable for incorrect orders, the entire care team's abilities are questioned when something goes wrong. We can make better use of our time . A nurse's value lies in his caregiving skills. But all too often, nurses spend more time tracking, confirming, checking, and correcting orders.