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  1. What is the maximum number of patients per nurse on your Medical/Surgical floor?

    Info(RN)matics replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in New York Nursing

    Hospital Staffing Number of nurses to patients as mandated by California legislature. Nurse/patient Unit Type ratio Medical-surgical 1:5 Pediatric 1:4 Intensive-care units 1:2 Oncology 1:5...

  2. What is the maximum number of patients per nurse on your Medical/Surgical floor?

    Info(RN)matics replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in New York Nursing

    Can anyone beat 12 patients (without Telemetry) with everything else including vents on the nights

  3. RNs <=> Place of Work

    Info(RN)matics posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Do you feel like you have a good team? Does the benefits of working there outweigh the frustrations? Do you leave work feeling satisfied more often than disappointed? Are you proud of the changes in...

  4. RNs <=> Place of Work

    Info(RN)matics replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in New York Nursing

    Is there really no nurse in NY who is happy with his/her place of

  5. Need Help

    Info(RN)matics replied to cleo777's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have an average of 9-10 high-acuity patients to a nurse on nights on Med/Surg. We can't refuse admissions even when there are 10 patients to a nurse, and two of them were admissions on the shift....

  6. Nurses rally at Capitol for nurse-to-patient ratios

    Info(RN)matics replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    We have an average of 9-10 high-acuity patients to a nurse on nights on Med/Surg. We can't refuse admissions even when there are 10 patients to a nurse, and two of them were admissions on the shift....

  7. better staffing better care

    Info(RN)matics replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    We have an average of 9-10 high-acuity patients to a nurse on nights on Med/Surg. We can't refuse admissions even when there are 10 patients to a nurse, and two of them were admissions on the shift....

  8. Advice to Nursing Informatics Aspirants?

    Info(RN)matics replied to CollaborateRN's topic in Nursing Informatics

    At a not-for-profit hospital that multiplies its losses every year, what are the chances that there will ever be a real informatics department when even the most basic, grassroots-level staffing is...

  9. Giving Nursing Students a Taste of NICU

    Info(RN)matics replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree... but nowadays, it more about getting everything done faster and cheaper. Quality is out the window, and the few people who miss it can do nothing more than just miss

  10. Advice to Nursing Informatics Aspirants?

    Info(RN)matics replied to CollaborateRN's topic in Nursing Informatics

    This thread is not only informative, but also very encouraging. I see that for most successful nurse informaticists on this thread, the specialized education came after a good exposure to the field. I...

  11. NJ/PA/NYC NICU nursing job...need a new one

    Info(RN)matics replied to gudiarani's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Apologies,

  12. Unemployed Associates and Bachelors RNs

    Info(RN)matics posted a topic in General Nursing

    Fox News followed up on a report by Forbes Magazine as if to validate the story that nursing continues to be a lucrative, recession-proof job. Personally, I think this just serves to mislead high...

  13. Unemployed Associates and Bachelors RNs

    Info(RN)matics replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in General Nursing

    LOL :) I'll

  14. Unemployed Associates and Bachelors RNs

    Info(RN)matics replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in General Nursing

    Top Story: ANA SmartBrief for Nurses: March 1, 2010 Career opportunities for nurses are expected to expand [NurseZone.com] Nursing experts say there will be greater opportunities for nurses as patient...

  15. NJ/PA/NYC NICU nursing job...need a new one

    Info(RN)matics replied to gudiarani's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Steve, I sent you two PMs within a couple days of each other. However, I do not see them in my 'sent' folder. I am beginning to doubt if you received those PMs. Please let me

  16. Internships/Externships/Preceptorships/Traineeships/Residencies

    Info(RN)matics posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

    In a forum frequented by informatics professionals in various stages of their informatics careers and career ladders, it would be encouraging for informatics aspirants to learn about opportunities for...

  17. Internships/Externships/Preceptorships/Traineeships/Residencies

    Info(RN)matics replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Sure, everyone makes mistakes - but it is natural for organizations to be wary of allowing activities that have the potential to snowball into huge liabilities. So also, if a licensed professional...

  18. Am I overreacting?

    Info(RN)matics replied to annaRNC's topic in General Nursing

    No - I think your concerns were justified. I am surprised at the instructor's response. True - their role involves advocating for their students, but blaming you was definitely

  19. NJ/PA/NYC NICU nursing job...need a new one

    Info(RN)matics replied to gudiarani's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Steve, I am still looking. I am also new to the forum. I have a few more posts to go before I can PM anybody. Is it possible for you to PM

  20. I am soooo Stressed at my Job I want to quit!!!!!

    Info(RN)matics replied to platanos1's topic in General Nursing

    May I say I understand? I am in the exact same situation. You know that heavy feeling in your chest - I have that uncomfortable feeling whenever I am scheduled to work there. I am a good person, and a...

  21. Unemployed Associates and Bachelors RNs

    Info(RN)matics replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in General Nursing

  22. Internships/Externships/Preceptorships/Traineeships/Residencies

    Info(RN)matics replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I thought liability would be an issue too. Thank you for clarifying. Maybe we can use NI jargon one day when I have a working knowledge of the subject area :) Excelsior has an online MSN in NI. Have...

  23. Giving Nursing Students a Taste of NICU

    Info(RN)matics replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You have my respect! Few preceptors think like you. Of all my rotations as a student, I loved the NICU most. I know I want to work in a NICU, but am still searching for a position in NY that is...

  24. Unemployed Associates and Bachelors RNs

    Info(RN)matics replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in General Nursing

    True - the picture presented by the media is misleading. True - new graduates are struggling. True - there is a problem But, are we willing to be part of the solution? Is it realistic to expect that...

  25. Internships/Externships/Preceptorships/Traineeships/Residencies

    Info(RN)matics replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Thank you Angela. Is it possible for someone at a nursing informatics department to take someone under their wings - if the preceptor does not have to be liable for the preceptee. Can someone be...