don't kick yourself. i honestly don't know what is wrong with hospitals/staff today. when i was an RN there was such a thing as a nursing care plan for every pt.

i think now you only see the RN when she's passing meds and that's all they do. the rest of the time you're cared for by an aide.

the first day after my back surgery when i got moved out of ICU to the floor the first comment my aide said to me was "my name is.....i have 12 pts all by myself today. i'll do the best i can.

meantime i'm flat on my back with 2 incisions; one front, one back. i was actually afraid for myself. many more snafus from my rehab experience but i won't bore you.

just do the best you can. i also think it's a good idea to take meds to the hospital. but, make very very sure that IF you take your own you're not in conflict with what the staff is giving you.