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We have private rooms that are set up in a pod system and just like the other posters, the charge nurse makes assignments based on primaries, acuity, and RN experience. She comes on rounds through the unit at the end of the shift to get report on our patients before she finalizes the schedule. If an assignment is inappropriate, we can say something to the charge nurse at any time. I can't imagine not having pre-made assignments and battling over who gets what baby! Sounds like a nightmare!
Thank you for all of your responses! We are going to start having the charge nurses make the assignments. Now, I just have to compose an email letting everyone know...that should be fun!
Our unit is considering using a pod leader to help decide what patients would be an appropriate assignment for the shift. Has anyone ever worked somewhere this was used successfully? At the moment, we are assigned a pod and all the nurses decide what assignment they want. It seems to take forever sometimes, and the off going shift is ready to go.
Kamaulie
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Our unit is considering using a pod leader to help decide what patients would be an appropriate assignment for the shift. Has anyone ever worked somewhere this was used successfully? At the moment, we are assigned a pod and all the nurses decide what assignment they want. It seems to take forever sometimes, and the off going shift is ready to go.