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  1. Quality of care is it possible

    Sorry it took me so long to respond. It really does sound like we work in the same hospital. I too worked hospice for a while and enjoyed it. I worry about leaving the hospital for too long because my skills really suffer that I need there. But t...
  2. Quality of care is it possible

    Thanks for the words of encouragement. I love the patients and families and derive my satisfaction from them. But you have to be very careful how who to and how you speak your mind. Things can really back fire on you. I think if nurses were more ...
  3. receiving pts from ED without verbal report

    We receive a faxed SBAR and a phone call to verify receipt. There is a standard time for arrival of patient, but that doesn't always happen because they may be waiting on a doctor to complete something. The nurse calls if she has any questions abou...
  4. BLS or ACLS certification for new grad

    I realize I am getting in a little late...but as everyone else said you have to do your BLS that is your CPR. Even if your plan on working med surg it would benefit you to get your ACLS. American heart association has great info. and classes offere...
  5. Curious about the new grads not finding jobs?

    When the need increased for nurses some years back many community colleges expanded their programs and/or started new ones in addition to four year colleges. I live in northwest Arizona and we have a community college that feeds three branches into ...
  6. Quality of care is it possible

    I have been a nurse for a about seven years, it was my second career. I have worked in most all areas of the hospital now and even did a stint as assistant director. But, I just can't help but feel frustrated. I work in a very busy unit, everyone ...