Jynell

Jynell has 7 years experience and specializes in Med/Surg, Neuro, Orthopedics, Cardiac.

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1. How many patients is too many & addressing staffing issues.....

   Jynell replied to CareBayer's topic in General Nursing

   My hospital went to all beds being telemetry beds. When this happened, they did not give any extra consideration for time added to a nurse's job, nor did they add any extra CNTs. Now if a patient is on telemetry it is 4 hour vital signs, and a nurse ...

2. How many patients is too many & addressing staffing issues.....

   Jynell replied to CareBayer's topic in General Nursing

   I want change! I have not exactly figured out how to do this, but the first step that I have taken is working at a staffing agency to see what all the other hospitals are like in my area. The bottom line is that the public needs to have input in this...

3. How many patients is too many & addressing staffing issues.....

   Jynell replied to CareBayer's topic in General Nursing

   I agree about the managers not having a clue to what is going on! Look at the time of stay with an average CABG, and how long the hospital stay is now, when compared to years ago - The Ice Age. I care for my patients like they are family, and think a...