vanlo001

vanlo001 specializes in NICU, PICU, adult med/surg, peds BMT.

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1. Stanford/LPCH contract negotiations

   vanlo001 replied to vanlo001's topic in Union

   I absolutely never meant to take away from the fact that there are hard working RNs in every state and find that response odd. I've worked in many states and each group of nurses stood out in a special way. Nurses are incredibly gifted people who tou...

2. lvn new grad in sacramento ca area needs a job, HELP

   vanlo001 replied to mperalta_88's topic in General Nursing

   There's an LVN on my unit who graduated, found no jobs, and now works as a CNA. New grad RNs are also having an incredibly hard time. Maybe applying for CNA position will get you in the door. Yeah, it's not about the grades. It's not fair, but it is ...

3. Being Sued / Losing License

   vanlo001 replied to Meraki's topic in Professionalism

   19 years, no one that was named in a suit or called to court, once I received a letter from a hospital where I worked that said my accurate and complete documentation of an event that led to restraining an alcoholic man led to the case being dismisse...

4. Stanford/LPCH contract negotiations

   vanlo001 replied to vanlo001's topic in Union

   Thanks Caliotter- but once you work here it is hard to walk away from the dedicated and hardworking nurses.

5. Stanford/LPCH contract negotiations

   vanlo001 posted a topic in Union

   Top 10 reasons CRONA nurses must reject the hospitals "last, best, final offer". 10. The sign on bonus was specifically included to blind members to the hospitals ultimate agenda. It is a smooth move that plays on everyone's fears in hopes of dividi...

6. BSN/MBA career opportunities?

   vanlo001 replied to GusM's topic in General Nursing

   I struggled with this question too. I'm in school now for my MSN/MBA. My advisor told me I could do the same thing with a BSN/MBA that I woulddo withMSN/MBA andit would take half the time (and half the cost). He explained his sister was doing IT impl...

7. Clinical ladders

   vanlo001 replied to vanlo001's topic in General Nursing

   Where do u work sunny Calif? U can just say the state and what part or the hospital name if your comfortable. That seems a very strict ladder. Are the roles for RN 4s different than the RN 2 or 3?

8. Basic travel nursing info

   vanlo001 replied to marissab208's topic in Travel

   Is there a preferred experience requirement? At least one year of experience on hospital in the specialty area they are looking for. I'd recommend at least 2 years of experience because travel nursing is not easy. You need to quickly assimilate to a ...

9. Clinical ladders

   vanlo001 posted a topic in General Nursing

   How does your hospital recognize nurses. Most places I have start new nurses at RN I, advance nurses to RN IIs automatically then you must perform some leadership or committee roles to earn the RN III and IV. How does your institution do it? Do any i...

10. Feeling Frustrated with New RN Job

    vanlo001 replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    I have oriented to countless jobs in countless states so I speak from experience: bite your tongue. Observe how they do it and even if you feel you know a better way now us not the time to bring it up. Orientation is the time for you to learn how the...

11. Strong vs. weak RN

    vanlo001 replied to Ariyala's topic in General Nursing

    I have always hated the term Strong vs. Weak. However as a charge RN it is essential when planning staffing to consider skill mixes in order to even things out. You may not hear the term weak because we do not use that term to people directly. Howeve...

12. Pediatric Dosage Calculations...HELP!

    vanlo001 replied to ALCCRN's topic in NP

    It sounds like you have all the steps down. Perhaps someone else has advice but rest assured you more you do your job the easier and less stressful it becomes and these calcs will become second nature as well. Best of luck.

13. Pediatric Dosage Calculations...HELP!

    vanlo001 replied to ALCCRN's topic in NP

    Are you talking about figuring mg/kg/minute or something like that or how figure out 50mg/kg when you have a patient who is 10kg and the vial is 100mg/ml. I'm just not sure what types of tips you are looking for. I'd be glad to help I've done nicu PI...

14. Gift for Nurse Preceptor

    vanlo001 replied to Nicole2010's topic in General Students

    I think it is great that you want to recognize your preceptor. The foundation you receive from a preceptor is irreplaceable. I would go with a small gift- a nice dr grip pen, a gift card for a scrubs store, a card with a handwritten message. The lett...

15. question about narcotic dispensing

    vanlo001 replied to kappykatlpn's topic in Geriatric

    Your nursing license is on the line here. Think of it that way. When a patients discharged the meds need to go. Either with the patient or back to pharmacy. If it's still hanging out when the patient is readmitted I would send those narcs back to the...