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Just wondering what other ED's are doing for orientation for RN's new to the ED who do not have previous Critical Care experience.
Does anyone included time in Critical Care as part of ED orientation for these individuals? And, if so, how long?
RNin92
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I know how you feel!!
And it isn't the fault of our new grads...although they think so. Most of them are very smart and try so very hard. But my God...it is way sacry sometimes. My background is critical care and I am scared out of my mind sometimes...I cannot imagine how these "kids" are getting thru!!
But wiht the nursing shortage...what is the answer?
Plus, they are so many more choices for nurses today that many are leaving the hospital setting...and taking their experience with them!