SunnyRose replied to RD_Congo's topic in Psychiatric
This is unacceptable...absolutely dreadful. Feel just awful for you, the pts, and other caring staff. We still have a long way to go in so many places in treating mental health and med-surg pts with...
SunnyRose replied to SunnyRose's topic in Psychiatric
Thanks for the validation, everyone. Makes me feel not so alone in the world :) My State Nursing Board rules allow a VERY wide range of managerial discretion in deciding ratios. Since we are so...
I work in a peds acute inpatient unit (ages 5-17). Management decided to up our nurse to patient ratio to 1:18. We do all our own discharges and admissions (Admissions take 2 1/2 hours per pt. Usually...
SunnyRose replied to psychRNmom2's topic in Psychiatric
Up to 16 acute kid patients (ranging from age 4-17) per nurse. 3 techs for 24 pts. Unit has 30 beds. Sometimes have a dedicated unit secretary, and do our own admissions and discharges. Admits have...
Well said! I'm graduating in May-this will be my third major career change (and I hope last!). You described my med-surg preceptorship to a T! I was a zombie after 2 twelve hour shifts in a row, and...
I passed NCLEX-PN in July. I just gave notice and left my first post-grad job after only a month. It was at the largest SNF in the region, and each nurse has 24-30 pts on days/evenings. Trachs,...
I never used the flashcards I bought, mainly because the text and pictures were too small. Flashcards can tend to take things out of context and I like to be able to see the "big picture." Before you...
Like ZiggsGal said, look at job postings for your area to see who is hiring LPNs. Also, don't discount LTC. Patients are far more acute now than in previous times, and if you are on a skilled floor,...
SunnyRose replied to Genuine_Pure_Setae's topic in General Nursing
Demographic and previous career details: how long have you been a nurse? LPN student about to graduate. Age? 45 gender? Female. What was your previous career? Web/graphic designer and technical...
Just finished my first day at Tennessee Technology. We have a class of 50-whew! The instructors seem very good. We have our first test in Success in Practical Nursing on Thursday, and the first...
So glad I found this thread! I just got "the letter" on Friday while out of town. My cousin (a retired RN) was dog sitting, and I told her to call if it arrived-we both squealed!!! Orientation is...