AlisonG

Hello and congratulations! I too am new to CM and come with a strong background in CCU/ICU. I feel like I am trying to piece together a 1000 piece puzzle in learning all the dos and don't in this new role. The documentation is completely different from what I'm used to and that's saying a lot considering all the documenting that goes on in CCU. It's just a different world. I use outlook as well and set my links to Availity, Ensocare, Allscripts etc. as a priority email and it is always at the top of my email list so I can find it easily. I use the folders as well. Good luck to you in your new position.

Hello! This question is for anyone who is currently involved with caring for children with Autism. Can anyone recommend a behavioral Psychiatrist/psychologist in PA? We are currently going to PSU Hershey Medical Center affiliated physician. Also, besides ABA, anyone working on any new therapies to improve speech and fine motor skills? Anyone working on research in this area to improve functioning for these kids? If you can point me in the right direction, I'll do all the research and follow up. thank you in advance.

As a manager, I have had to go through similar situations with nurses and it is so hard to watch them beat themselves up when this clearly a process problem and not all the blame belongs to you. Because of short staffing and sick calls etc, new nurses are allowing themselves to work in float pools when clearly, they are not ready. The lure of money and flexible hours is too great. ICU step down is the worst floor in the hospital (PCU here) because of the patient turn over rates, higher acuity and higher nurse to patient ratios. Float pool should not include units like this but have to because no one wants to work here for long. The fact that you feel a deep sense of responsibility and you are asking for help tells me that you are a good nurse who is growing into greatness. I'd love to have you on my team. Keep your head up, learn from this and use it to do something positive, like mentor other new nurses or get smart pumps at your facility. Good luck to you!