Critical care rn replied to stidget99's topic in General Nursing
What a shame that your manager will not support you. Only you can decide if you want to continue to work in this environment. I think before taking pts from the ED, you need to be able to care for...
Critical care rn replied to NoDayButToday's topic in General Nursing
Congratulations on your decision. I think sometimes we nurses forget the enthusiasm you have shown. Day to day we all make a difference, although we sometimes do not realize this. Good luck with...
Critical care rn replied to JHUBRAIN's topic in MICU, SICU
We do not restrain all patients on vents. Many are restrained, probably about 70%. Others with dec LOC, or those chronic COPD's that just about suction themselves... don't need to be. JCAHO was happy...
As a long experienced Critical Care Rn, I have seen many people come and go in the ICU. It takes a long time, I agree prob at least 2 yrs before you really feel comfortable. I would highly recommend...
I would present the facts, keep it focused on pt care and outcomes. Don't make it personal. I agree that it is prob budgetary driven from the NM side. ( what isn't these
Critical care rn replied to gypsyatheart's topic in Travel
In my last postion, I arranged travel RNs for my unit. I would NEVER sign a contract with one until I talked to them. If thery were in the same city, I may have even asked for a face to face...
Critical care rn replied to hock1's topic in General Nursing
Great job! I wish we could bottle your enthusiasm and positive attitude. You will go far and be an asset to any facility that you work at! Keep up the great work!
Critical care rn replied to blue280's topic in General Nursing
We have daily rounds on in my ICU. All disciplines come including the case managers. We identify pt problems and goals for the day. It helps in getting everyone "on the same page". It works well...
Critical care rn replied to rosieposie's topic in General Nursing
I would be honest and admit you made a mistake. I really don't understand why your School of Nsg would not have made clear to you about how to sign your name. However this is all water under the...
Critical care rn replied to jenny_g's topic in General Nursing
I have been on both sides, management and staff, so I totally know where you and your manager are coming from. Above all do NOT feel guilty. Everyone works the hours they do for a reason. If...
Critical care rn replied to shavsha's topic in General Nursing
We went through this about 4 years ago...It was horrible. Same quote about working smarter not harder. Must be same company. All I can say is that we lived through it, many left. Now 4 years later...
Critical care rn replied to Sgt_Chunk_Spelunker's topic in General Nursing
Document, document, document!! File official grievences, with your manager and HR dept. Threaten a lawsuit. Keep your husband out of it. You will win in the