In reply to the floating issue. I just took a new job in a local hospital. I found out that the staff nurses are expected to float to any area in the hospital including all of the specialty units. I feel this is a VERY unsafe policy. Does anyone know where JACHO stands on this issue? In one case a Psych nurse was asked to float to Med/Surg. She stated that she was uncomfortable with this, and was told if she did'nt float it would be grounds for termination. Needless to say, she walked out and never came back. Hospitals wonder why they have a retention problem? I would like to suggest a new float policy that would include only floating to 2-3 units. If anyone has a policy like this that has worked, please contact me!
[email protected] Thanks to anyone who can respond! ------------------ Shawn Zimmer RN Staff Educator