wjf00

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1. Update- Got written up at work after ph. call from boss...

   wjf00 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

   If the "Boss', 'mentor', and CN are against you???? Is there a chance you may draw something from their concerns? I don't know, but if they all are expressing the same concerns, maybe you might look at that?

2. "I am sorry - I refuse to float to Peds!"

   wjf00 replied to abbaking's topic in Safety

   Good for you, that was good nursing. What get's lost by those who say you should "Just go"- is the patient advocacy. Your responsibility to safely care for your patients should always outweigh staffing problems. Floating is only 1 option, why not t...

3. Sacramento

   wjf00 replied to knuckles63's topic in California

   It might be enough... do you have an expensive gambling habit?

4. why are jobs being posted if there aren't any?

   wjf00 replied to newtress's topic in California

   Maybe the postings are for nurses who are about to be fired and don't know it yet.

5. Is leaving the premises and coming back considered job/ patient abandonment?

   wjf00 replied to lashuna1028's topic in General Nursing

   In California, leaving without reporting off, is abandonment. Have your employer put the policy in writing, if a policy does not already exist. Then file a lawsuit (see Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Orders) for unfair labor practices and you wi...

6. advice for barcode scanning of infants

   wjf00 replied to kimbittybabyrn's topic in NICU

   Same problem where I work. Typical situation where the "Joint Commission" works against good nursing care/judgement. The bedside nurse weighs: Pt needs uninterupted rest periods to facilitate growth and developement vs risk of Med error. One size do...

7. Safety

   wjf00 replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

   Any one with a license has the same accountability for patient care and safety. Your manager has a license and they have the same responsibility as you. What your manager can hide behind is "I did not know the seriousness of the situation":uhoh3: To ...

8. Male Nurses in the NICU

   wjf00 replied to ccb84's topic in NICU

   I am one of 7 males in the NICU where I work. In fact I have worked in 3 different NICU's and have never been the only male. Anecdotally I would guess that the demographics in NICU would match the percentage of males in nursing overall.

9. Jobless in California

   wjf00 replied to BABO's topic in California

   A big part of the problem from what I have seen is the sharp decline in 401K. In fact NO ONE I know of has retired in over a year, many have abruptly cancelled plans to retire or even come right back to work. Those nurses that can, are increasing the...

10. What should I already know going into the Nursing Program?

    wjf00 replied to Bashful814's topic in California

    Please be aware that nursing jobs are 'cyclical'. Currently, it is very difficult to find a job as a new grad. Make plans that are realistic for post-graduation. Likely that should include moving out of California to find a job. While the whole of t...

11. A Healthcare Bubble?

    wjf00 posted a topic in General Nursing

    While everyone is aware of the real estate bubble, few see a potential new 'bubble'. Does anyone beside me sense a 'healthcare bubble'? While my prognosticating is laughable (like my football picks), I am going to go ahead and predict an impending ...

12. Scope of practice

    wjf00 replied to DST2RN's topic in General Nursing

    RT is not nessasary per their scope of practice as a previous poster wrote. However, they are a very valueable member of the healthcare team. I personally think IRREPLACEABLE member of the healthcare team I change vent settings and change out equipm...

13. Kaiser

    wjf00 replied to vivicaq's topic in California

    12 hour shifts are capped by the CNA contract. Mostly 8 hour shifts at Kaiser. Studies indicate errors increase after 8 hours. So the majority of shifts at Kaiser in No. Cal. are 8 hour. Thank CNA, for strong patient advocacy.

14. Before a Code Blue!

    wjf00 replied to brissygal's topic in General Nursing

    Some downsides to the rapid response teams: ICU nurses get more work shifted to them, often without any increase in staff. 'Sicker' patients get shifted to the Med/Surg floors under the notion that' The RRT's are always available Erosion of the Me...

15. Scheduled meeting with manager, HR and union rep

    wjf00 replied to meadow85's topic in General Nursing

    Being a union rep myself I am curious why the union rep did not contact you. I insist the manager tell me what the meeting is about. Then I call the nurse and talk to them about the subject of the meeting. Talk to your union rep., they can move the m...