Justanurse1

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1. Charge Nurses and the units budget

   Justanurse1 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am an RN who recently completed my MBA. I learned a great deal about the financial side of healthcare;things that affected my practice but I had never heard of while I was working as a staff/charge nurse. It has started me wondering how many charge...

2. Do I do something wrong in this situation?

   Justanurse1 replied to Nurseinthemaking's topic in General Nursing

   It sounds to me like you did the right thing. I am not sure I would want to work in a place like that,because either they are too short staffed or have some nurses that are not what they should be. Good luck.

3. Staffing ratios for small hospitals

   Justanurse1 replied to Justanurse1's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks, some good questions to think about. We are fortunate that we have ancillary staff and do a modified primary with nurse techs. I generally try to keep a 1:6 ratio on 7a and depending on acuity 1:8 on nights if we have the nurse techs and 1:6 a...

4. I like Med/Sug-Isthat wierd?

   Justanurse1 replied to JustJen's topic in Med-Surg

   I believe every new nurse should at least work the first year on med-surg. It will allow the new nurse to learn how to organize and prioritize their time as well as learn how to manage more than 1 -2 patients at a time.I have been in hospital nursin...

5. Staffing ratios for small hospitals

   Justanurse1 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am trying to develop our staffing ratios for our med/surg unit. We are a very small hospital with less than 50 beds. Does anyone have knowledge of what the standard might be?

6. Decertification Petition Filed Against the California Nurses Association

   Justanurse1 replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism

   WOW..what some interesting conversations. I have no experience working in any unionized group, so I certainly don't have any experience. I am from a small hospital in the south. New grads start out at $19.75/hour, nurses with 15 + years can make $32/...

7. Calling All Nurse Managers/Clinical Directors

   Justanurse1 replied to RNPATL's topic in Management

   Thanks

8. New Nursing student with questions

   Justanurse1 replied to dracaena's topic in Georgia

   What part of Georgia are you in? Different regions use LPNs differently and of course have different pay scales.

9. Calling All Nurse Managers/Clinical Directors

   Justanurse1 replied to RNPATL's topic in Management

   Thank you. I think this is a wonderful way to communicate with other nurses around the country. I would like to pose a question regarding nurse patient ratios. Is there a standard ratio for an average med-surg unit?

10. Calling All Nurse Managers/Clinical Directors

    Justanurse1 replied to RNPATL's topic in Management

    i have been in some form of nursing management since 1997. my role has progressively moved up and i am now vp of clinical services in a small rural hospital. every day brings new challenges and opportunities. one accomplishment in my current position...