CJG

Sounds as if you need a break! Hang in there. With information perhaps you can make a difference for yourself, coworkers and the patients. There are ASPAN "Position Statements" on their web site at http://www.aspan.org Look under "Position Statements." There is one on "Minimum Staffing in Phase I PACU", "ICU Overflow Patients", and "On-Call/Work Schedule." Hope this information helps. Keep us informed and I hope your patient load becomes easier until you can get a plan in place to care for the patients without working such long hours. If you want, I can get you in touch with some of the organization's state component leaders for support. Carolyn