NurseGr39

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1. Team Nursing Vs. Primary Nsg

   NurseGr39 replied to NurseGr39's topic in Medical-Surgical

   Nice. Thanks for the input, I really appreciate it. Sounds like this team thing could really work out after all.

2. Team Nursing Vs. Primary Nsg

   NurseGr39 replied to NurseGr39's topic in Medical-Surgical

   So with your RN,LPN and CNA working together how many pts do they care for? And how are the duties delegated? I pesonally prefer primary nursing, but I think the nurse manager has it set to change...

3. Team Nursing Vs. Primary Nsg

   NurseGr39 replied to NurseGr39's topic in Medical-Surgical

   So let me add one more thing: Do you think it would be appropriate for 13 pts. to have 2 licensed and one aide? Or do you think we should strive for either just 3 licensed with a floater aide? I'm...

4. Team Nursing Vs. Primary Nsg

   NurseGr39 replied to NurseGr39's topic in Medical-Surgical

   Yes, nursing assistants. We currently practice primary nursing with usually 4 or 5 nurses and 3 or 4 aids on a 7-3 shift. This is for up to 26 pts. The problem is that patient care is often not at...

5. Team Nursing Vs. Primary Nsg

   NurseGr39 replied to NurseGr39's topic in Medical-Surgical

   Thank you so much for responding. Is an RPN like an LPN? Sounds like it, I just wanted to be sure. Also, one more question, do you have LNAs or CNAs at all in this mix? Our meeting is Wednesday....

6. Team Nursing Vs. Primary Nsg

   NurseGr39 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

   I work in a small community hospital on a med- surg floor where our total capacity for pts is 26. Our nurse manager wants us to change our nursing model from primary nursing to team nursing. She is...