babs123

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1. q's- end of shift relief, meal/break relief timing, inservice relief

   babs123 replied to scrubs12's topic in Operating Room

   California labor law is quite specific regarding breaks and meals. check out: http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/faq_restperiods.htm . It has been my experience (34 years in the OR) that if you are required to wear a uniform (read scrubs) and change into...

2. Cultural conflicts between American born and Filipino nurses

   babs123 replied to numlinium's topic in Relations

   My understanding from your comment is that it is acceptable to be rude to your co-workers simply because you are not talking about them. And, as all of our teachers and parents have said, all of our lives -- The more you practice something the easie...

3. Anesthesia leaves room, normal??

   babs123 replied to IVyPush-her's topic in Operating Room

   I've been in the O.R. for over 30 years. I work in a hospital where all of the anesthesiologists leave the room --for whatever reason they choose. This is the first place I've worked this occurs. My previous experience has been in hospitals and ambul...

4. ACNP/RNFA Dual role

   babs123 replied to frUABgrad's topic in NP

   Thanks for the info.

5. ACNP/RNFA Dual role

   babs123 replied to frUABgrad's topic in NP

   I'm finishing a RNFA program and am looking opportunities to assist. What is ACNP/RNFA and where is your program located?

6. US RN's what is your opinion on Foreign trained RN's

   babs123 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

   The written policy at my hospital is to speak English in the clincial/patient care setting. Exceptions to that are when the care giver is speaking in the same language as the non-English speaking patient or, when the employee is taking a break/lunch....

7. New Grad - am I doing something wrong?

   babs123 replied to AhJee's topic in California

   Granted I know that since I'm out of state, it makes things harder but when I read the posts here, I see that it is doable for many new graduates. Living out of state was always a red flag when I was in the position to hire. If you are truly moving ...