Joan Saunders

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1. Would you call a patient's family at 3 am?

   Joan Saunders replied to VAC's topic in General Nursing

   You know forearmed is forewarned. It was just really unfortunate that before the family left that it wasn't clear when you'd call. I would have called but, i can empathise with your dilemna. You sound a very compassionate person.

2. 12 hour nights:Staff tired of them

   Joan Saunders replied to layna's topic in Management

   Hi there, When the 12 hour shifts were introduced it caused some anxieties but, with support staff predominantly prefer them. We have staff rotation and we also have 8 hours shifts with the 12 hours shifts. Morale was low and there was a feeling of ...

3. white uniforms vs. colored/printed

   Joan Saunders replied to Linda K. Foster's topic in Management

   Contact Melbourne childrens hospital. They have gone one step further and uniforms have gone. Staff wear casual but smart clothes.