RNLex

RNLex

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  1. patient satisfaction

    RNLex posted a topic in Emergency

    Would love to hear what other ED's are doing to improve patient

  2. CT's

    RNLex posted a topic in Emergency

    Struggling with off shifts and weekends and CT's. Techs supposedly can not hook tubing from power injector to IV site. Expected RN from ED to do which you know is going over like a lead balloon....

  3. Security in ER

    RNLex replied to TraumaLPN's topic in Emergency

    we are a 13 bed ED and have two guards on 3-11 and one 11-7 same as you. They are also responsbile for the entire house. i try to have them stationed when not making rounds at our ED door since this...

  4. CT's

    RNLex replied to RNLex's topic in Emergency

    are you in NY State - apparently in NY they are not allowed

  5. patient satisfaction

    RNLex replied to RNLex's topic in Emergency

    We have the tv's, we are doing discharge phone calls -

  6. pt report to ICU?

    RNLex replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

    We utilize fax reports - we fill in pertinent items on formed sheet and fax to ICU and other areas

  7. techs in the ED

    RNLex posted a topic in Emergency

    I want to hire some techs in our facility - anyone with requirements needed in NY State? What are they allowed to do in other

  8. Catholic Hospital and Emergency Contraception

    RNLex replied to RNCENCCRNNREMTP's topic in Emergency

    We do the standard

  9. Catholic Hospital and Emergency Contraception

    RNLex replied to RNCENCCRNNREMTP's topic in Emergency

    I do work at a Catholic hospital and yes we can do the above only in the event of a sexual assault - the sexual assault policy in our facility includes offering the emergency contraception medication...

  10. Hiring nurses in ED

    RNLex posted a topic in Emergency

    Does anyone know if there is something in NY State that requires a new hire in the ED must have one year of Med Surg under their

  11. Hiring nurses in ED

    RNLex replied to RNLex's topic in Emergency

    SInce I last posted the question, I did find out in NY State it is a requirement in DOH regulations that they have a year of clinical experience under their belt - doesn't say it has to be your...

  12. Hiring nurses in ED

    RNLex replied to RNLex's topic in Emergency

    SInce I last posted the question, I did find out in NY State it is a requirement in DOH regulations that they have a year of clinical experience under their belt - doesn't say it has to be your...

  13. Block Scheduling

    RNLex replied to CmRenstrom's topic in Emergency

    We are a union hospital also, staff of about 22, they do self scheduling. For me as a manager it doesn't always work out - way for them to request their days off. I put the six week schedule out...