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THANK YOU FOR YOUR INPUT. i AGREE THAT BARIATRIC PT'S SHOULD GO TO THE FLOOR. UNFORTUNATELY OUR 253 BED"ALL PRIVATE ROOMS" HOSPITAL DOES NOT HAVE DOORWAYS THAT ALLOW PASSAGE OF BIG BOY BEDS...NEVER MIND OUR SURGEONS FEEL THAT THESE PT'S NEED ICU POST OP. WE, AS ICU STAFF ARE CONCERNED AS THEY OFTEN DOWN SIZE OUR STAFF AND WE WONDER HOW WE ARE GOING TO MOVE THESE PT'S.

Hi there. As a 3 1/2 yr MICU nurse who started in ICU straight out of nursing school, good choice in moving to ICU. Assess your co-workers and align yourself with the ones whom you respect for their care, judgement and knowledge. Steer clear of the night nurses who priortize their shift by "breaks, food and *****ing."Ask questions and volunteer to take the "train wrecks"....best learning experience is hands on. The nurse's who come to help you with the critical patients are the ones with whom you want to be working with.:blushkiss You will be scared at times but learn to trust yourself. PS When I float to the floor I am terrified as I really despise med-surg nursing.Feel like a flunky up there.

Hi there. Looking for opinions and experience with bariatric patients. Of importance- are there set numbers of staff required to "turn and position" pt's whose weight exceed 350 lbs? All and any responses welcome. Thanks( Our ICU is starting next week to admit these post op patients and not one word on the care expected from us):rotfl: