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  1. Beyond the "5 Rights" of medication administration...

    pickledpepperRN replied to Clarise's topic in General Nursing

    Also in addition to the very imortant 5 rights to ensure the correct ordered dose is give it is important to ensure the medication is appropriate. I know you do this already. Check allergies. Check...

  2. Complain to whom? Anyone?

    pickledpepperRN replied to LuvMyGamecocks's topic in General Nursing

    I'm praying for them. It is truly a sweet

  3. Complain to whom? Anyone?

    pickledpepperRN replied to LuvMyGamecocks's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry your family is going through this. Regarding his medical condition I think you and your grandparents should talk with his doctors. If the room remains dirty and/or you think one or more...

  4. Interim permit question..plz help!

    pickledpepperRN replied to michsabariaga's topic in International Nursing

    I think once you receive your results the first time it expires. I know fine registered nurses who worked as nursing assistants until passing on the second or fourth

  5. Interim permit question..plz help!

    pickledpepperRN replied to michsabariaga's topic in International Nursing

    From the California Board of Registered

  6. Why does Nursing put up with short staffing?

    pickledpepperRN replied to elfinM's topic in General Nursing

    Documenting that you informed management that staffing is unsafe puts the onus on the facility not the nursing staff. Copy the language from one of these forms. Give one the the supervisor ordering...

  7. Lack of leadership takes toll on nurses

    pickledpepperRN posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Lack of leadership takes toll on nurses (http://www.suntimes.com/news/commentary/letters/253998,CST-EDT-VOX13a.article) February 13, 2007 Last Wednesday a group of nurses and community supporters...

  8. Civilian Hospital Vs. Military Hospital

    pickledpepperRN replied to MKNewls's topic in General Nursing

    I did two weeks of agency nursing at a Navy hospital. The system is very different. Medics have a scope of practice I was not familiar with. I though the care was excellent. This was about 20 years...

  9. Uninsured=financial ruin

    pickledpepperRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Genetic anti-bias bill is back The seventh time may be the charm for backers of a bill to ban genetic discrimination in health insurance plans and the workplace. The Genetic Information...

  10. Uninsured=financial ruin

    pickledpepperRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    …A new study published in the February 2007 issue of the American Journal of Medical Genetics reveals that individuals with genetic conditions are twice as likely to report having been denied health...

  11. Please meet llg, our allnurses Nursing Career expert!

    pickledpepperRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just today is an example of excellent sensible advice in post #2:

  12. Spacenurse: Critcial Care Preceptor & Nursing Activist

    pickledpepperRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was one of thousands. In October of 1999 when the governor signed the law I thought it would go into effect in January. Well we had more letter writing, town hall meetings, and three hearings first....

  13. John Edwards Health care proposal.....

    pickledpepperRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Timid ideas won't fix health mess ...John Edwards is trying to get ahead of the political curve, but he would send us back to the future. To 1993, to be exact. Edwards would repeat the mistake that...

  14. Big Pharma's Institutionalized Kickback Racket

    pickledpepperRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    * Annual research and development spending by the pharmaceutical industry increased 147% between 1993 and 2004. In the same period, the number of new drug applications to the Food and Drug...

  15. Can (do) nurses unions help improve patient care

    pickledpepperRN replied to Tucson's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Our contract does not have all of these. We do have most. I have been a member of the PPC committee. The main State Nurses Association is united for patient safety - http://www.mainenurse.org/ Many...

  16. Time to take Action

    pickledpepperRN replied to elfinM's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Here is S 73, I hope: http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/thomas And some facts to help make your case when writing or e-mailing members of

  17. Time to take Action

    pickledpepperRN replied to elfinM's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I hope it is appropriate to post the bill I am working for. H.R.676 United States National Health Insurance Act (or the Expanded and Improved Medicare for All Act) (Introduced in House) -...

  18. Can (do) nurses unions help improve patient care

    pickledpepperRN replied to Tucson's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I just remembered this article my manager shared with me: Registered Nurse Unions and Patient Outcomes. ...The significant finding in this study is that hospitals in California with RN unions have...

  19. Can (do) nurses unions help improve patient care

    pickledpepperRN replied to Tucson's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    A union lead by registered nurses who the needs of patients are paramount provides education and contract provisions to assist RNs in improve their work environment to improve patient care....

  20. Disaster/Pandemic preparedness

    pickledpepperRN replied to LMonty911's topic in Disaster Preparation

    These are delicious! http://www.rightfoods.com/store.php?PHPSESSID=8254529a0b5075d5d99c024bf76783e9 I have a gas stove and a charcoal BBQ outside. Since 50 pound bags of pinto beans and rice are a...

  21. Disaster/Pandemic Community Involvement and Coping

    pickledpepperRN replied to Florida1's topic in General Nursing

    I've only been through earthquakes. Electricity was only off for four days and we had to boil our water. Our gas was OK. Our hospitals generator fell off the platform so we had no electricity for...

  22. Please meet llg, our allnurses Nursing Career expert!

    pickledpepperRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have learned from and thought llg's posts were honest, educated, and thoughtful, and memorable. Now I have more of a picture of the nurse. I especially though a lot when reading the post on...

  23. Can (do) nurses unions help improve patient care

    pickledpepperRN replied to Tucson's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The point is that the study was retrospective. Patients with acute myocardial infarction had a statistically better survival rate in hospitals with RN UNIONS. The union at King Drew was NOT an RN...

  24. Uninsured=financial ruin

    pickledpepperRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think we can eliminate the insurance companies with their denial of care schemes. Improve Medicare and cover everyone.

  25. Can (do) nurses unions help improve patient care

    pickledpepperRN replied to Tucson's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    King Drew did not have an all RN union. I doubt The Journal of Nursing Administration has many pro union advocates. Read the entire study. It is quite inexpensiveto purchase . Their facts are from...