I am a second year student nurse. Currently working on A&E. The university and the hospital in which I have placements insist that filling out documentation provides solid proof that good practice has taken place. But I have seen incidents in which patient care has been comprimised by a charge nurse(not so much malpractice more the effects of 80 hour weeks) and the punishment has been laid upon a staff nurse who followed all the correct procedures. Most of these policies, protocols and safety mechanisms are put in place by the senior staff who they are intended to protect. i should note that none of this has disuaded me from either blogging or a career as an A&E nurse.