Oldtimer

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1. "CODES"

   Oldtimer replied to JGJBoyz's topic in General Nursing

   We utilize a Code Team. CCU is the code leader and a secondary person comes from one of our other ICU's. The secondary is assigned on a rotating basis. The ER calls the area announcing a Code and asks if a Physician is needed. The ER Doc responds ...

2. New Observation Unit ... Any Ideas????

   Oldtimer replied to CathyD's topic in General Nursing

   We have a unit just like this. It was started because of seasonal census overload and critical bed shortgage for the Progressive Care and ICU beds during the winter. In theory, R/O MI's stay there until 2 serial Troponins/CK-CKMB and EKG's are comp...

3. male vs female

   Oldtimer replied to Tara's topic in General Nursing

   What a coincidence, we were just discussing this at work. Male Nurses are allowed to provide sloppier patient care. For example, not giving baths, messier rooms, messier patients. Their complaints/discussions with Administration are taken more seri...

4. Obstacles to providing care

   Oldtimer replied to Anita_novice's topic in Safety

   I work with a very assertive/agressive group of MICU nurses. We have started a program in our unit to reduce some of these issues. We are now demanding other disciplines involvement and accountability for the whole patient. This is accomplished by ...

5. Obstacles to providing care

   Oldtimer replied to Anita_novice's topic in Safety

   You were right on target Molly. This profession is people oriented not just patient driven. We will always find this our greatest frustration and our greatest job satisfaction. Since this is true for me, I know I still care!

6. BSN vs. Associates

   Oldtimer replied to askater's topic in ADN/BSN

   Hi Everyone! This has always been an endless debate. I graduated from a Diploma Program that provided classes for Nursing and then utilized a Community College for general academics. Therefore, I had a Diploma in Nursing, and AS and AA degree as wel...

7. Critical Care Staffing Patterns

   Oldtimer replied to k.Sheldon's topic in Safety

   Hi! As a general rule my Hospital would always put 2 nurses on duty. We transfer other ICU pts. to fill an area with espically low census. However, I got stuck one 12 hr. night shift as the only RN in the CVICU with one patient on an IABP. I did ...

8. Lack of staffing on midnights

   Oldtimer replied to askater's topic in General Nursing

   Hi!! I've been an ICU Nurse since 1977. I have always worked in Florida. Staffing has always been an issue anywhere I worked. What's new is now it is day shift as well. I don't believe it will ever change until we change the entire concept of Nurs...

9. Obstacles to providing care

   Oldtimer replied to Anita_novice's topic in Safety

   1. REDUNDANT DOCUMENTATION(4 forms to put a fingerstick glucose result on). (2 forms to document the coverage) AND THE LIST GOES ON! 2. Insane Restraint Policies 3. Illegible Doctors orders. 4. Inept Computer Programs 5. Open Unlimited Visitin...