NoctuRNalED

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1. Safety with dangerous pts

   NoctuRNalED replied to Hazelgirl_06's topic in General Nursing

   What is your current process for these patients? Have they been searched by security for any potential weapons or contraband? Are they changed into hospital clothes? What stays in the room with them? The first and easiest step is to make sure t...

2. Giving last name in report

   NoctuRNalED replied to DaveICURN's topic in General Nursing

   I get first name, last name and title of whoever I give report to on any patient that is being transferred. It's our ER policy that we document it, as well as documenting the first and last name of the accepting physician. Is it overkill? Perhaps ...

3. What Makes an ED Nurse Satisfied?

   NoctuRNalED replied to Veldtor's topic in Emergency

   Satisfied staff is staff that feels like their opinions are valued. If your department doesn't already have a way for staff to formally submit issues and suggestions about how to improve things for patients and staff then your committee should start...