I've called the Licensing and Regulating Body in my State before. I'm not sure if that's an option where you are or perhaps if its something the Union at your place of employment can look
@ Steelerfan502 ..."(And of course the administrators- many of whom have never been nurses- that are all about keeping everything moving, moving, moving, $, $, $!)...Pt safety should come first, but...
Although I can appreciate the challenges around ED nursing, the solution shouldn't exclude best practice(s) as its in the interest of both patient safety and best practice to give bedside handoff....
Let it go for now but document it in your own personal notebook of incidents for future referencing in the event something like this happens again. Perhaps it's just that your mgr was off her game...
It appears that hiring cheaper labor is the priority. You can hang on since you have seniority in that facility and wade the waters out... but be proactive and look for part time, per diem, and or...
It depends on which entity you as because to me shortage in nursing is relative if not all but a cliche'. Nursing economist, professors, strategist day there is. Hospital CEO's and Exec's pretend...
@ NedRN, ...", but knowing the upsides and downsides of working with different agencies is valuable. My general advice of working with several agencies is more work, but can lead to better outcomes...