Hi ;
What you are dealing with now it is why I quit ICU after 7 years in ICU/CVICU. Too many Patients no staff and rud ,incompetant Supervisors.
Hospitals in general want money and don't care about staff , they are not the Ones to go to Court If something happens ,It is YOU.... and YOUR License on the line. I have seen and been envolved in sytuactions that is hard to believe.. There is no Agency or Law that would stop Hospitals from doing what they do, so you are on your own RNs spend theire energy and knowledge on " eatng up " each other ,insted to get together and Organize themself. If you don't want to waist your knowledge and expierence think what would you like to do...
There are many positions open; Marketing, Insurance , Research Company
and they are looking for RNs.... Two years ago I made this decision and left Hospital now: No more fear about my Pt's condition, No more overtime or Cancelation when we are not needed, No more verbal and emotional abuse from Management and DRs. If you think .....something will change...soon.....You are waisting your time...
Xana