level1RN

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1. nurse:patient ration in the ED

   level1RN replied to Hayden's topic in Emergency

   i work in 1 of the 3 busiest EDs (trauma center) in the US. we have about 15 RNs for 40+ beds. RN:PT for trauma...1:1 or 2:1 depending on the level for medical 1:4 when we get a "sick one"...we swarm...upto 3:1 in peds...1:3 non acute...1:6 2 triag...

2. emergency dept staffing with paramedics/emts

   level1RN replied to CTURNEY's topic in Emergency

   RNs and paramedics must work together and appreciate the differences in each other. where i work they do...i don't get much attitude, and don't give much either. at the same time i have paramedic interns under my supervision, and keep a very close ey...