andersbri

andersbri has 1 years experience.

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1. New grads in critical care?

   andersbri replied to andersbri's topic in General Nursing

   I just finished precepting in the ICU/IMCU. By the end of the 5 weeks, I was able to keep up on assessments, medication, documentation, patient care, etc. However, I realized it's so much responsibility, and anything could go wrong so quickly. I agre...

2. Nurse to Patient Ratios

   andersbri posted a topic in General Nursing

   What do you believe to be an appropriate, safe, and effective nurse to patient ratio? At my facility, floor nurses have 5 (rarely, 6) patients an assignment. Of course, depending on the load, this can feel overwhelming, or be unsafe. Do you feel this...

3. New grads in critical care?

   andersbri posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm in my final semester of nursing school, and I've heard multiple opinions at our facility about new grads being hired/allowed in critical care areas. I would like to know your thoughts? Do you think that new grads should be allowed to work in crit...