[NorfolkRN]

[quote=scarymary;2808839]

Originally Posted by NorfolkRN

People used to 24 hr shifts @ a hospital in CA where I worked and I thought they were crazy but being forced to work because there is no one there to relieve you is a nightmare. Its sad that things like that happen every moment of every day in this country because I think that alot of administrators at places like where you were think nurses are disposable. Thanks so much for the input for my paper. I really appreciate it![/quote



The absolute worst I ever had was as a newly qualified nurse working in a 4 bed HDU. I had been qualified 3 weeks and was left in charge of the HDU overnight with another nurse who had qualified with me. Only by the grace of God that nothing awful happened.

I really appreciate the input from a nurse outside the US! I have wondered what it was like in the UK. I found alot of info on staffing in Australia but not the UK.