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1. ICU BURN OUT

   kipi replied to KSAHR's topic in MICU

   We have the same problem in the UK. I don't know if you already do this but we have organised the staff into teams with a senior nurse leading and representations for all the grades. Then we do things as a team both work and social. As a team we wo...

2. ICU BURN OUT

   kipi replied to KSAHR's topic in MICU

3. nursingstudents-english a 2nd langu; con't

   kipi replied to vnsn's topic in Med-Surg

   You should never be embarrassed to clarify Drs orders. If you are unsure and you make a mistake it is your registration on the line. Always repeat any instructions they give you back to them and get them to confirm them. If you are taking telephon...

4. Team nursing

   kipi replied to bconly's topic in Med-Surg

   Team nursing. I have worked in many places that team nurse including my current job. It does work really well but the essential element has to be a good, approachable team leader who can encourage and motivate the team as a whole. I have always fo...

5. organization

   kipi replied to Tracy's topic in General Students

   Tracey I agree with all the ideas above. However you might have to stop and think whether you are using all the staff/ resources available to you. We have care assistants who can be delegated to do certain tasks and are on the whole willing to hel...

6. BIPAP ventilation

   kipi posted a topic in MICU

   Hello I am currently working in ICU. Recently we have bought a ventilator capable of BIPAP ventilation which has now become a favourite mode for our unit director. However most of the staff are unfamiliar with this mode. Can anyone provide any inf...