Working in a Georgia Hospital

[crazy lucy]

Hi Folks,

I'm new to this site. I have a questions for all you LPNs who work in a hospital. I have been a LPN for 2 years in Georgia. I am a staff nurse on a renal/tele floor. I have a question for other Georgia or out of state people.

What is your role on the floor? At the hospital I'm at, one day I could be a nurse with 3 but no more than 4 patients by myself. When this happens - I do everything - assessments (which the Charge RN signs off on) pass all meds (except IV cardiac or BP meds)- vitals- baths etc. I could have up to 6 patients with a NCA. Some days I could come in and be partnered with an RN and depending on the RN - I might be a nurse that day by passing meds - vitals - baths (no assessing pts) or a NCA.

How do other hospitals work? Just curious and checking my options.

Any input would be appricated.

Sincerely,

Crazy Lucy:lol2:

[pagandeva2000, LPN]

I work in a hospital clinic, so my responsibilities are different from yours. However, the LPNs that work in med-surg do not have to do bedside care per se. Of course, if the CNA is busy, the LPN will toilet or change soiled patients, but their primary responsibilities are to administer medications and treatments.

[Lorie P.]

i work on a very busy med/surg floor. i usually have 6-9 pts, do all the assessments, meds and treatments.

the only thing i do not do is spike & hang blood or give cardiac drugs for dysrhythmias.