SilverPhoenix

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1. Safety and Staffing Ratios; An Honest Question.

   SilverPhoenix replied to SilverPhoenix's topic in General Nursing

   We are responsible for signing off all the orders actually, the RN is expected to help if we ask, but they don't like us asking. Most of them can't seem to get all of their charts "opened" before shift change. And yes, it seems unsafe to for an RN to...

2. Safety and Staffing Ratios; An Honest Question.

   SilverPhoenix replied to SilverPhoenix's topic in General Nursing

   It seems to me that "team" nursing is really functional nursing dressed up prettily.

3. Safety and Staffing Ratios; An Honest Question.

   SilverPhoenix replied to SilverPhoenix's topic in General Nursing

   Thirty-four beds divided into two wings. One RN/LPN/CNA team per side.

4. Safety and Staffing Ratios; An Honest Question.

   SilverPhoenix posted a topic in General Nursing

   I just passed Boards two weeks ago and am now working on the Med-Surge unit for a small rural hospital. (Newport, Arkansas) As a new nurse, I am wondering what the experienced people say about safe staffing ratios. I ALWAYS have 10-14 patients. As th...

5. What's the deal with scrubs?

   SilverPhoenix replied to Wuiteroz's topic in General Nursing

   White is the most illogical color for our profession. Two reasons: 1: You can see you 'roos, I dont know about you, but what color my skivvies are aint nobodys business. 2: Two words "Mud" and "Blood"