Testa Rosa, RN

Testa Rosa, RN

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  1. Zofran: IV push or Piggy Back?

    Testa Rosa, RN posted a topic in Oncology

    I was taught by my experienced preceptor that any amount equal to or over 8mg of Zofran needs to be injected into a 50ml bag (D5 preferred but NS OK if pt is diabetic) and hung as a piggy back;...

  2. To Swab or Not to Swab......

    Testa Rosa, RN posted a topic in Patient Medications

    Does anyone know what the current practice is regarding alcohol swabbing new single use vials after you pop off the tops prior to drawing up the fluid? There seem to be two camps of thought: One...

  3. Yellow Sashes for Med Passes

    Testa Rosa, RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Management at my current hospital has reinstated having nurses wear yellow safety sashes” during med administration. It's being done to create a bubble of silence while we pass meds. I was all...

  4. Yellow Sashes for Med Passes

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to Testa Rosa, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Wonderful information--I had come across the last study via my own resources and plan to share with my manager. Thank you so much for the

  5. Yellow Sashes for Med Passes

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to Testa Rosa, RN's topic in General Nursing

    So what you are saying is wearing sashes for safety during med pass is stupid and ridiculous even in LTC, the place I imagined they might

  6. Yellow Sashes for Med Passes

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to Testa Rosa, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I can see where the wearing of sashes would work best in a LTC setting where the nurse has to travel with the med cart and med times are standardized, but in an acute care hospital situation most...

  7. Is it ever okay to follow up with a patient you've cared for outside of work?

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to Momma1RN's topic in General Nursing

    As a former oncology nurse who went to cardiac step down then ICU and now finding myself back in oncology in a different hospital--friendships happen and grow outside of the hospital. I--along with...

  8. Yellow Sashes for Med Passes

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to Testa Rosa, RN's topic in General Nursing

    OMG--that satire was too funny. Sounded exactly like the disgruntled nurses at our

  9. Sutter of Calif. does it again...

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to Mindful's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Hang in Good Deeds--we are CNA Strong and we are not giving up the good fight. Hang around for implementation and get ready to watch the fur fly! PM me and become part of our secret society online...

  10. Top 10 Reasons Against Unions

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I'm a second career nurse. Have a prior business degree and worked for years for a major manufacturer. I did not believe in Unions--was anti union actually and could give you an earful of my reasons...

  11. Sutter of Calif. does it again...

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to Mindful's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    So True--they would realize so much savings if they just listened to their nurses. I support corporate health and want my corporation to make money, but not at the expense of my patients, my practice...

  12. Sutter of Calif. does it again...

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to Mindful's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    …..It's all Planned to disrupt and cause disharmony so they can hire temp workers and union bust. It actually is so poorly done I wonder if they hired some inept consultant to help them without...

  13. Sutter of Calif. does it again...

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to Mindful's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Sutter just restructured Alta Bates in a private, poorly managed and unilateral rebid process. Within a week, they have left many nurses stripped of hours and benefits without having the decency to...

  14. Sutter of Calif. does it again...

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to Mindful's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    So after winning a hard fought for contract, the nurses are under attack again by Sutter Corporation. Quoting from a friends FB page, here is the latest: 2100 Alta Bates Summit Medical Center nurses,...

  15. Sutter Health - Union needed?

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to Katinthebox's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Trust me. You don't want to work for Sutter facility without the protection of a Union. Sutter is turning out to be the greediest of the healthcare corporations, and the most abusive towards their...

  16. Sutter of Calif. does it again...

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to Mindful's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Sutter continues to be a corporate machine with total disregard for it's workforce. I love the people I work with and my shift times fit my family life, so will hang in there as the job market is...

  17. The best walking shoes for nurses

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I wear Black Patent Leather Danskos--but only when working in the hospital as the minute I try walking with them on sidewalks I'm prone to tripping sideways if I hit a crack just right. They are...

  18. Sutter of Calif. does it again...

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to Mindful's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Congratulations CPMC Nurses. Wonder if the recent National Labor Board rulings against Sutter had anything to do with this....that or all the bad publicity they were getting with San Francisco press?...

  19. Interviewing as a new grad for Cardiac/Stroke unit

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to Loving-and-Learning's topic in Cardiac

    First thing: Every pt suspected of stroke must have a head CT before leaving ER and coming up to the floor--I sometimes come down and make sure this is happening the minute I get wind of a new stroke...

  20. What's Cali. life like?

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to DFRAZIER25's topic in California Nursing

    SF Born and raised and wouldn't live anywhere else beyond the Bay Area. It took me a year to find work and the employment market remains difficult. Also, I would never ever call it "Cali"

  21. Nurses with elementary age kids and work 12 hours:need your advice!

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to fancynancy134's topic in General Nursing

    I work 7am to 7pm. We use the onsite daycare at the elementary school. It opens at 6:30 am and closes 6:30 pm. I can't get there when my husband travels so I hire a babysitter to pick them up....

  22. New grad RN in CA, no jobs, what hope?

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to starspark's topic in Nursing Career

    Learn lots and do the best job you can. Build your references and your resume.

  23. Happy Holidays to Sutter Hospital

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to Mindful's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    @WittySarcasm: Have you lived on your own in the LA Area for $29 an hour while working full-time? Very hard to do.

  24. New Grad Programs: Advantage of MSN & high GPA?

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to xInspiredx's topic in California Nursing

    I absolutely agree an MSN is an asset; especially if you can obtain it from a Cal State school without the huge $$$ outlay of a private nursing school. Cudos to you! But those programs require the...

  25. New Grad Programs: Advantage of MSN & high GPA?

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to xInspiredx's topic in California Nursing

    I have a dear friend who is an entry level MSN who had to leave CA to get her first job in AZ. She was unemployed for a year after graduation. She volunteered in another country for 3 months did...