Laredo Medical Center,Texas

U.S.A. Texas

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Stop! Think about it again.

Been here for 8 months and been used, abused, and discredited.

Think twice and then again...

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

So sorry you had such a bad experience. Did you relocate for this job?

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This is what you can expect here. Med/surg, 8 patients minimum. 10 to 12 is realistic. Nurses aide to patient ratio 1:16. Poor services all around. Pharmacy is overwhelmed, so expect 6-8 hour fill time. Lab is a given 2-4 hour lapse time. Stat has little meaning.

If you work ICU....3 patients minimum. (Don't listen to the recruiters) 1 NA for 24 pts. And they have zero motivation. On a good night you will have a charge nurse. The Philippinos work together, the locals do not.

Support services are minimal. No food for patients. The Pyxis are bare.

If you are culturally local, you have a fair chance of surviving. If not, you will NOT enjoy this experience.

Only for the desperate and down out as they will hire anybody.

Suck it up for a short stint and get the heck out!!!

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BTW....the hospital is so backed up that there are at least 8-12 intubated in the ER for extended periods of time. Last I heard, there were 3 confirmed cases of H1N1.

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Specializes in PCU, Tele, Med-Surg.
BTW....the hospital is so backed up that there are at least 8-12 intubated in the ER for extended periods of time. Last I heard, there were 3 confirmed cases of H1N1.

Do u still work there? Is Doctors Hospital the same way?

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