askgail BSN, RN

askgail has 33 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Emergency, Educator.

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1. Legal question?/ What would you do?

   askgail replied to Iseeyou_RN's topic in Critical

   Depending on the state where you live will drive the response. In CA a durable power of attorney for healthcare decisions or conservatorship that includes healthcare decision making power is who we would look to. If none of the above exist then patie...

2. Does anyone know the average cost per day per patient for ICU?

   askgail replied to pH7.40's topic in Critical

   The cost would be different based on location of facility and the state. Utah less than Calif. HMO"s cost will depend on contractual agreement. No easy answer, you will need to list facility and then contact finance department for cost. Medical recor...

3. New grad hired into Trauma ICU in a Level 1 Trauma hospital

   askgail replied to rnfeb2011's topic in Critical

   In my previous role as clinical educator for the ICU and ED my suggestions would be: 1. Knowing the pathophysiology of disease processes will save you every time and help you to stay ahead of the power curve when caring for your patient and anticipa...