pitt34

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1. What size are your Danskos?

   pitt34 replied to GeauxNursing's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I normally wear a size 7, but I have a size 38 in Dansko's (I was told you drop the 3 and then that number should be your shoe size) I recommend trying them on before buying (and not buying online) because they are hand made so one 38 might fit diffe...

2. Precepting New Nurses

   pitt34 replied to pitt34's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for all the advice! I am very excited to have the opportunity to orient a new nurse. I just didn't want to move too quickly with her and appreciate the recommendations.

3. Precepting New Nurses

   pitt34 posted a topic in General Nursing

   In a couple of weeks I will be precepting a new nurse for the first time. I work on a med/surg unit where we average 4-6 patients per nurse with the help of a patient care tech. I was wondering how soon I should give her her first patient. How long d...

4. Improving HCHAP scores

   pitt34 replied to pitt34's topic in General Nursing

   I agree, I think part of the solution to almost any of the problems in the hospital is better nurse to patient ratios. We can only do so much! I love the idea of Pharmacy doing rounds and answering questions. Do they round on a regular basis? Or do ...

5. Improving HCHAP scores

   pitt34 posted a topic in General Nursing

   One of the big focuses at my hospital right now is improving our HCHAP scores. What are your hospitals doing to improve hchap scores? How is the staff being educated on improvement tips? One of our big issues right now is improving pain scores and i...

6. Communication between nurses and aids

   pitt34 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I work on a med/surg unit and I am really frustrated with the lack of communication between nurses and aids. When new orders are constantly being put it on patient's throughout the day these orders aren't being relayed to the aids. I have also found ...