MedSurgNurse723

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1. New Grad RN... is this patient load safe?

   MedSurgNurse723 replied to new.grad.rn's topic in Medical-Surgical

   I rotate between days and nights on a busy med-surg floor. I've had anywhere from 5-10 patients on nights that I was responsible for depending on staffing. So I wouldn't say having 6 patients on...

2. So...What Kind of Nursing Task Do You LIKE?

   MedSurgNurse723 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   I love drawing labs off of central lines. I don't know why but that's one thing I never mind

3. How many patients do you have on average?

   MedSurgNurse723 replied to Jm0136's topic in Medical-Surgical

   I work on a med/surg/tele unit and we usually have 4-5 patients on days and pms, then nights anywhere from 5-8 depending on

4. Nurses forced to work as aides

   MedSurgNurse723 replied to NewYorkerGirl's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   My hospital does this as well, most often on night shifts because that's usually when we're short on aides. I've been a sitter several times as well. I always kind of like getting to work as an aide...