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Hi everyone, this is my first post. I really need some advise. I interviewed and was offered a job today at a Transitional care unit. I am still not sure what to do. I have been an Lpn goin on 9years but in Ltc. This unit was described as similar to a LTC floor (for pts. not sick enough for the floor but to sick to go home or waiting for nursing home placement.) I was told the pt ratio would never be over 13:1 with one cna for the unit, no RN charge nurse on the unit from 7p-7a,(the shift I got) Any IV pushes due and a Rn off the floor would have to do it. Charting is all computer and every med has to be scanned with the pts. bracelet.(I've only done paper charting) Does this sound normal as far as pt ratio's and no Rn charge on the unit.. Any advice would be appreciated..

Thanks to all that replied, I appreciate all the great advice!!!

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