We usually have 1-2 patient assignments + charge. Wish that it could change, but with the economy and the ever-rising nursing shortage--I don't see a solution for this at our hospital anytime soon. We...
sweetlilnurse77 replied to JessiekRN's topic in General Nursing
I have been doing nights for 3.5 yrs and it is hard on the body!!!! I have gained weight and do miss out on friend time sometimes. I have a few friends that are early risers that sometimes I call when...
sweetlilnurse77 replied to sundayj's topic in MICU, SICU
Agree that intermediate would be a "step-down unit." These pt's are often trachs and tube feeds at most hospitals (stable vents.) It is a good place to start to get comfortable with sick pts. I think...
It is true that one patient can keep you as busy as 8 med/surg pts sometimes (I know because I have done both!)----But--you don't spend your time looking for a blood pressure cuff, hunting down...
I worked med/surg tele for a few years and LOVED tansitioning into CCU! It took me a solid 6 months to feel like I wasn't a new grad all over again! Working in critical care has been so rewarding and...
Some people have a gift of organization and time mngmnt--I am not one of those people! I worked med/surg and had 8-9 pt assignments and had to learn quick. Diff hospitals have diff med charting...
Even though you are chomping at the bit to get to CRNA school--I would seriously consider working on a telemetry floor for 1 year and then working in CCU or CVICU to get your 2 years of critical care....