Re: Tell me about working in hospitals in Bergen County?
- Columbia Presbyterian in NYC
Do you feel like the hospital is a good palce to work as an RN?
- Yes. It's the only place for me, as far as I'm concerned.
Are you forced to work overtime or are your hours flexible?
- Mandatory OT is illegal per our contract with the hospital (we're a union facility) However we can be mandated to stay a few extra hours in extreme circumstances of emergency, such as bad snowstorms, etc.
What is your nurse to patient ratio?
- Depends on the floor. I work NICU. Anywhere from 1-3 pts, very infrequently: 4.
Are you distinguished from nurse aides or are you a "patient care associate"?
- I am a Clinical Nurse I. I've never heard of a place that referred to a licensed nurse as a PCA, only unlicensed personnel.
Do you feel like your patients are often in unsafe situations?
- Sometimes, when I'm overloaded, or hell breaks loose.
Do you feel like you could tell somebody if they were?
-We tell our manager all the time.
Do you feel like anything would happen if you did?
-No. We fill out protest of assignment papers all the time.
Do you spend more time at the beside, or doing paperwork?
- Depends on the patient, but paperwork does take up a good chunk of time.
Do you have any time to further education through the hospital?
- I work nights, and don't come in for any classes ( all scheduled during the day)
I am also in grad school.
Do you feel like physician and RN communication is encouraged, and does it happen?
- Yes. It is vital in the care of our patients in my unit.
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