Got back to work and guess what? Almost had a meningitis patient given to me. Thank God, a nurse let me trade with one of her patient. I guess I just have to work around my situation and not expect...
Haha this made me laugh. I got the patients from hell (mostly psych issues) the other day and when I saw the night shift nurse, I blurted, "Thank God you are here!", in the most sing song happy voice...
I really appreciate all response. I have been reading all about OSHA and CDC recommendations and will call HR to find out hospital policy so the charge nurse will not do this again to another pregnant...
I am the only pregnant nurse on my floor and the charge nurse assigns me a patient with VRE and on chemo drugs. I told her that I do not appreciate this assignment which is probably why our problem...
So interesting to hear of med-surg floors that has ratio of 4-5 patients. This is great for patient safety and especially the darn hcap. What state do you guys live
I am so happy to stumble on to this thread. I will possibly be moving to a surgical floor from a step down unit so all the sheets here are great resource and hopefully I will use in the
I graduated last May and my 8 week orientation was extended to 10. I regard myself as a highly intelligent person but sensibility made me regard this as an opportunity to learn more. I have been told...