Rae

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1. Need info from Magnet Hospital nurses

   Rae posted a topic in General Nursing

   My facility is working towards Magnet Hospital status. I know that one of the magnet application criteria is that the facility must demonstrate that there is autonomy. Administration is looking at...

2. Pros and cons of closed unit

   Rae posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am seeking help from anyone who has experience working in a closed unit. Our ICU staff is very dissatisfied floating to the Telemetry floor that is always losing staff. I am specifically looking for...

3. Do you feel that Nurses are underpaid and overworked?

   Rae replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   I have been with the same organization for over 20 years. I make $27/hr and am maxed out. There is no incentive for retained good employees to stay. I look at the new grads starting at $15-$16/hr and...

4. INTRA AROTIC BALLOON PUMP RATIO/RN/PT

   Rae replied to mror44's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   In my facility and our sister hospital, it is written into policy that any pt on a balloon pump is a 1:1. Why would a facility put itself in a position for possible litigation due to endangering the...