Linda

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1. Nurse-Patient Ratios

   Linda replied to KTB's topic in Med-Surg

   I work on a gen medicine unit 21 patients. ratio is 5-6 pts per nurse.. usually have 4 nurses but sometimes they give us 6.. no secretary at night..we also are given 2 aids at night.. they are allowed to do blood draws, straight cath, enemas.. etc. ...

2. getting along with co-workers..

   Linda posted a topic in Relations

   any advice on how to deal with a co-worker(RN)..she was verbally abusive to me and the confused Geriatric patient that she was asked to assist with.. Which by the way took all of less than 5 minutes..this nurse found it more important to stand at the...

3. problem with coworker

   Linda posted a topic in Geriatric

   I learned a valuable lesson this past week.. when you have a problem with a co-worker.. nip it in the bud right at the moment.. If it doesn't get resolved with that person then go to your supervisor.. Don't take work problems home with you.. And al...

4. Any advice for a new nurse

   Linda replied to Beck's topic in Geriatric

   Becky, Congratulations.. And good luck...LTC is a very tough job in the field. I have been an RN for 4 years and started in LTC.. Recently I gave it up and moved to the hosp.. Acute care general medicine unit...It is a Geriatric floor...Still tough.....