casirn

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  1. Preceptor problems.....

    Wow, what a terrible situation. My facility operates as a SRMC--there is a 3 month preceptorship program for any nurse without OB experience. The preceptor is often given a full assignment. The first couple of days is observation and gradually the...
  2. Let's celebrate!

    As a nurse manager, you have the opportunity to make everyday a special day of recognition for your staff. There does not have to be a "national" day. Your nurses should be celebrated everyday. Perhaps you can plan a recognition party, a recogniti...
  3. WHERE HAVE ALL THE NURSES GONE?

    I agree with everything my colleagues before me have said. Although your article has already been written, I feel I must add my 2 cents. Most of us went into nursing for all the right reasons. However, we are a highly overworked, underpaid and oft...
  4. Help- being pulled to staff med/surg

    This is a situation a lot of nurses are now dealing with due to the shortage in other areas and nursing in general. My facility has float areas. EX) L&D can float to NICU, Pediatrics. This is hard b/c we are NOT cross trained. Yes a lighter mo...
  5. Heparin or Saline Lock

    If you have a low risk pregnancy, which is the norm, a saline or heparin lock is practical and widely acceptable. It is my hospital's policy when administering an epidural to have IV fluids infusing. A risk of the epidural is a drop in your BP, whi...