jonipilaske

Hey All, I am looking to network with othe LTCU RN's in MI. I am a former Crtical Care/ER nurse now working in LTCU in a small rural hospital near my family. (wasn't my first choice--family need) Anyway, I was wondering if there was anyone who could recommend some courses that would help me transition.. I really had a bad orientation and after a year I still do not really know what the rules are. It is a really bad situation, as some of the other personnell who work under me, know more that I do. I do not have a problem being humble, but how do I know if what they are telling me is the right thing for starters, and some of the time, I don't even know what to do about the problem, My DON is rarely around and many days, I just feel lost and hanging by a thread. People may think that it should be an easy transition. When one is accustomed to a max of 4-5 patients and now you have 40, and you know only the fringes of the situation, it is a very scary situation to be in. Can anyone give me any tricks of the trade on how to stay updated on everyone? I would be grateful for anything anyone can give me. Thanks MI nurses.

Perhaps what is needed is a good nurse, who works with an attorney utilized in a lawsuit , to shed A GREAT deal of light on the short-staffing, legal risks associated with this type of thing. I an a new LNC and am learning how to put this type of thing into words. We have to look deeper into the issue. Perhaps management does not understand or they ignore their understanding. Regardless, as a facility they are liable. I am not sure how all this works yet, but I aim to do my part in exposing the evil nature of this greedy, careless industry. There has to be a way around the obstacles created by the facilities i.e. settling out of court so their name won't be mentioned. There has to be a way to bring them down, or at least expose their tactics to the world and embarass them. I am praying for a way. How about you?