DougMiamiRN

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1. pt to nurse ratio

   DougMiamiRN replied to michellelpn's topic in General Nursing

   7am to 3pm, Respiratory Isolation Unit/MedSurg, 6 to 7 patients. Charge has no patients, evening and nights have same patient load. Union is addressing patient/nurse ratio in next contract. On regular medsurg floors the ratio is 1 to 10, telemetr...

2. New Grad Positions

   DougMiamiRN replied to TBurns's topic in General Nursing

   I am just about done with an LPN/RN transition program,(I never worked as an LPN..just went from school to school)and live in Miami. Our shortage is big done here and a new grad can almost apply anywhere and get an internship of their choice. I hav...

3. Where are the hospitals with Unions and best pay and benefits?

   DougMiamiRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Yes, I know, we all want that! I'm a recent grad RN and am willing to move for the best job..ie, $, benefits, growth potential etc.. I would love to stay here in South FL but with this nursing shortage nothing has changed in working conditions and ...