LokiM

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1. proning patients

   LokiM replied to tree22_RN's topic in MICU

   We prone most of our resp. pts who are on vents. it takes 5 to 6 staff and at least half an hour to position them properly. We leave them proned for a minimuim of 6 hours, perferably 12 hours shifting position as we can. It has been very effective fo...

2. I'm in trouble for doing my job?!

   LokiM replied to LokiM's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks everyone, my gut reaction was to to tell my manager to grow a pair and tell whoever was complaining to put on their big girl panties! There is enough work for everyone and if someone wants extra work and extra pay go for it! Just leave me out ...

3. What do you expect from your charge nurse?

   LokiM replied to LokiM's topic in General Nursing

   Our charge nurses do not have assignments so I expect more of them then I would if they had an assignment. And yes, I am currently working as an ICU charge nurse. It is policy at our facility that all drips are double checked by the charge nurse so I...

4. What do you expect from your charge nurse?

   LokiM posted a topic in General Nursing

   I expect my charge nurse to: Be more knowledgable about our patient population then I am. To try and make sure we have adequate staffing to care for our patients (not always possible, but please make those calls!) To check my drips without being aske...

5. I'm in trouble for doing my job?!

   LokiM posted a topic in General Nursing

   I don't understand this. I was hired to do several very specific tasks as well as my usual nursing care and charge duties. My compensation is calculated to include these tasks. As an example, I am responsible for ordering supplies that are not part ...