WAorthoRN

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   WAorthoRN replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

   Stay hydrated at work. It will keep you alert. When you get a refill for your water bottle, fill up a coworkers' bottle too.

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   WAorthoRN replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

   my patient and his significant other naked under the sheets together. Last time that happened, the doctor was rounding on the patient with me.... embarrassing!

3. My nurse looks like a zombie

   WAorthoRN replied to Brian's topic in Rock

   yep...I resemble that comment!

4. nurse to patient ratio orthopaedic floor?

   WAorthoRN replied to nurseortho's topic in Orthopaedic

   I work on a 30 bed orthopedic/plastic surgery unit in non-profit hospital in WA. On days (7A-7P),we have a 4-5:1 ratio for RN, 7-8:1 ratio for CNA, 1 secretery, charge nurse takes no patients. On nights (7P-7A), 5-6 ratio for RN, 1-2 ratio for charge...