brimama

brimama

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  1. What is the maximum number of patients per nurse?

    brimama replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in Medical-Surgical

    nights is no different than days--our ratio on med surg stays the same and with oncology i think you need more due to the emotional aspect with the pt and

  2. What is the maximum number of patients per nurse?

    brimama replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in Medical-Surgical

    i work in tennessee and the typical med surg unit has a ratio of 7 nurses and 3 tech with the charge nurse floating. this is a ratio of

  3. Any hospital hiring new grads? anywhere in the country?

    brimama replied to zefutebolera's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    hiring in murfreesboro

  4. Med-Surg Roll Call

    brimama replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Started out as a CNT for 12 years in LTC and then hospital setting. Currently have my BSN and am now a nurse manager of a 37 bed med surg unit. I LOVE MED SURG. I love the diversity and never knowing...

  5. Education on CHF core measures

    brimama replied to LanaBanana's topic in Medical-Surgical

    At our facility our core measures have been at 95-100% for years. The reason for this is we have all core measures in Cerner charting and all the nurse has to do is document that she has taught the...

  6. Seizure Pts: what to do when it happens?

    brimama replied to 2bnurse_it's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I agree with the above but I would like to add that you may have to suction down the nares. If the family tells you the pt just had a seizure you need to ask several questions but watch the pt for...

  7. Am I crazy?

    brimama replied to izeofblu1973's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with you. these are standards of care and best practice is not being followed. I sure that there are care plans for this pt and I would ask the charge nurse or nurse manager what they consist...

  8. sleeping problems

    brimama replied to jazzyrn1's topic in Health, Stress Management

    There are several factors involved here. You are planning a wedding, working nights in the unit (stressful), and possibly have jet lag. Did you sleep during the day or night on your trip? I think...

  9. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    brimama replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Dr. Payne Dr. Drey Dr. Bone-ortho Dr. Showalter-urology(we say show

  10. Argh!! I want to scream at people trying to 'help' me find a job!

    brimama replied to Bobbkat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    good

  11. Scheduled to work called out due to snow--can I be fired?

    brimama replied to Wsmith16's topic in General Nursing

    As a nurse manager having 1 nurse out makes it so difficult for the other employees and the patients. It is your responsibility to check the weather report and my nurses have stayed in town or in the...

  12. Med Surg Staffing Standards - Are there any?

    brimama replied to Ginger35's topic in Nurse Management

    If you let your staff know how you are doing on the budget they can become part of the

  13. Med Surg Staffing Standards - Are there any?

    brimama replied to Ginger35's topic in Nurse Management

    I have 60 employees and 37 beds. My HPPD is 8.7 I am able to staff 7 nurses and 3 techs on days and nights( 12 hour shifts) The charge nurse floats and helps everyone. I have a secretary on days for...

  14. Holiday Schedule

    brimama replied to homehealthsup's topic in Nurse Management

    I put up the sign up sheet for the holiday 2 months in advance. If you worked it last year you can be off this year, If you want to split a shift that if

  15. Oh wow! I'm going to be a nurse!

    brimama replied to colta's topic in General Students

    I wanted to be a nurse since I was 8. I am now 45 and have been in health care since I was 18. I knew that I would be a nurse, it was just a matter of

  16. Interesting*insert sarcasm* day at Clinical

    brimama replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Students

    i would want you to be my

  17. Not allowed to SIT during 12 hour shift and MORE

    brimama replied to katieusa's topic in Medical-Surgical

    how in the world can they validate this? administration has issues. what state is

  18. Med/ Surg Patient to Nurse Ratio

    brimama replied to pilpusher's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Our staffing is 1:6-7 with a floating charge nurse who helps do admissions and discharges and checks on everyone. Techs have a 1:12. We have a secretary 16 hours a

  19. Advice For The New Nurse Entering Med-Surg

    brimama replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am a nurse manager of a med surg unit and I would in no way expect you to be ready after 3 months. you may be off orientation but you are still learning. I am still learning and I have been in...

  20. Advice For The New Nurse Entering Med-Surg

    brimama replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    AS a nurse manager for a large med surg unit and a nurse for 12 years and tech for 12 years there is to me no better learning experience than med surg for at least a

  21. PCT and CNA whats the difference

    brimama replied to KdnRN2B's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Where I work we have PCTs-if certified they get a bonus every 3

  22. CNA's want to share salary info?

    brimama replied to kimmy436's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I worked as a CNA for 12 years and I am now a RN BSN. The pay is pretty different I should

  23. New Nursing Student

    brimama replied to sj73201's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to a very rewarding career. You will get out of it what you put in it. Your day is what YOU make

  24. I need 50 ways to get out of my med surg job.

    brimama replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    As a manager on a large med surg unit I would greatly appreciate it if a new employee would let me know as soon as possible that this is not a good fit. If you do this during orientation then you are...

  25. You Know You've Had A Hectic Shift/Day At Work

    brimama replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    you stop and buy a few groceries and sign a check with your name