Elaken

Elaken

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  1. What is the Registered Nurse Patient Ratio at your hospital?

    Elaken replied to LinenP's topic in General Nursing

    I work float pool at my hospital. All the floors (except like ICU, Peds,BMT, etc) take 1:4 with an occasional 1:5 on days. 1:4- 1:6 on nights with 1:5 being more typical. Every unit gets remote tele...

  2. Transitioning from CNA to New Grad

    Elaken replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I was a float CNA during nursing school before becoming a float RN so I see a lot of different people and units. Most aides tend to work on their same unit after graduating if they are decent. It...

  3. Can I ask to work exclusively day shifts?

    Elaken replied to kassiahgp's topic in General Nursing

    The only way to answer this is to research the areas you want to work. I work in a large 5 hospital system and I have never heard some of these things people are talking about. No permanent day...

  4. Best way to avoid bedside care?

    Elaken replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

    There might be areas in the hospital that you would enjoy. We had several OR nurses hired as new grads, definitely limits your interactions with an awake patient. Pre-op/PACU might hire new grads, you...

  5. How much is a normal raise

    Elaken replied to Sully64's topic in General Nursing

    I am almost done with new grad year and we get a pay bump of 4-6%. I have heard slightly different amounts so won't know exactly until I get it. Most years there are merit raises and they range from...