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  1. Nurses radical bid to knock out political curruption

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Proposition 89, a measure that would revolutionize the way California pays for elections, handily lost as supporters conceded the race with just over 29 percent of the ballots counted. "We're...

  2. Voting for Arnold?

    pickledpepperRN posted a topic in California Nursing

    Any California nurses voting to give Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger a second term? Remember he tried to get rid of the Board of Nursing and other...

  3. Nurses radical bid to knock out political curruption

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    How It Works, Transportation Division April 5: Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger announces the appointment of Stephen Matich, president of the Matich Corp. construction company, to the Contractors State...

  4. Nurses radical bid to knock out political curruption

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That is a line in the advertisement funded by Chevron and other corporations. It is not true. Take time to get both sides OR just pay attention to BIG MONEY 30 second ads. Each vote counts the same....

  5. Nurses radical bid to knock out political curruption

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Tell Chevron - Tell Arnold - Tell this businessman trying to speak with his assemblymember

  6. Nurses radical bid to knock out political curruption

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If you have any insurance, drive a gas powered vehicle, take medication, or have to pay anything to these corporations you are paying for the ads against proposition 89. They are also the BIG donors...

  7. National Labor Relations Board rules some nurses are supervisors

    pickledpepperRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Nurses Across Nation Take to Streets to Demand Protection of Right to Organize, Advocate for Patients

  8. National Labor Relations Board rules some nurses are supervisors

    pickledpepperRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Busting the Party by Geov Parrish Lost amidst the wall-to-wall coverage of Predatorgate this month, yet another bunch of political appointees from the Bush administration quietly destroyed a hard-won...

  9. Nurses radical bid to knock out political curruption

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Hit the road with the nurses for Prop. 89 With modern politics now tied to focus groups, tracking polls, TV attack ads and the other oh-so-serious -- and often oh-so-boring -- accouterments of...

  10. Inland Valley Hospital sets vote date to Decertify the California Nurses Association

    pickledpepperRN replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Here is a link:

  11. Citrus Valley RNs win election

    pickledpepperRN replied to mark hamel's topic in California Nursing

    Citrus Valley RNs Reach Settlement on First Contract Wednesday October 25, 2:38 pm ET Pact Provides Big Gains in Patient Care Standards, Pay OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Registered...

  12. Voting for Arnold?

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in California Nursing

    I am afraid Arnold will continue to support hospital violating sagfe staffing laws. That he will go back to blaming teachers for the curruption of our previously excellent education system and blame...

  13. California Non-degree RN's

    pickledpepperRN replied to youmakemideliverm's topic in California Nursing

    http://www.rn.ca.gov/npa/title16.htm#1429

  14. California Non-degree RN's

    pickledpepperRN replied to youmakemideliverm's topic in California Nursing

    In California a licensed registered nurse, diploma or associate degree may earn a BSN receiving credit for the education leading to licensure. The Cal State system has classroom and on line programs....

  15. Good News about California and Excelsior College

    pickledpepperRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Online Distance Learning

    From the California BRN site -

  16. Voting for Arnold?

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in California Nursing

    That is why nurses worked so hard to get Prop 89 on the ballot. Not perfect but now only millionairres and fund raisers can run. With Clean Money a candidate such as a nurse or teacher can run without...

  17. Voting for Arnold?

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in California Nursing

    Oh I'm afraid you are right. I'm disgusted with both parties but Arnold has proven he can't be trusted. And he supports to companies that employ illegal workers because they are afraid to complain...

  18. Counrtry doses

    pickledpepperRN replied to Bethy-lynn's topic in MICU, SICU

    I've only been full time in critical care since 1980. We have worked very hard for standardized procedures. Of course we can initiate ACLS. We also have residents and an anesthesiologist available...

  19. Nurses, Do you vote? Californians for Clean Elections

    pickledpepperRN posted a topic in California Nursing

    Yes On 89 TV Ad: "Stop The Pounding" - Nurses Vs. Arnold: Terminating Political Corruption Trailer - "About Time for 89" Best Rap Music Video About a Proposition - Californians for Clean...

  20. Nurses, Do you vote? Californians for Clean Elections

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in California Nursing

    http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/california/la-me-lopez19jul19,1,3526665.column?coll=la-headlines-pe-california

  21. "ratios"? and pay in California?

    pickledpepperRN replied to NewJA's topic in California Nursing

    This is true. Our post partum/couplet care unit staffs an LVN who assists two RNs with higher acuity patients with underlying illnesses such as post C-section, diabetes, asthma, or mental health...

  22. "ratios"? and pay in California?

    pickledpepperRN replied to NewJA's topic in California Nursing

    I work registry as well as my regular job. Critical care, telemetry, step down, and med-surg. Last year one place tried to keep 1:6 in med-surg when it went to 1:5. Another hospital will give a nurse...

  23. Counrtry doses

    pickledpepperRN replied to Bethy-lynn's topic in MICU, SICU

    When we have had difficulty getting a doctor when a patient needs medical care we use the chain of command. From nursing management, to the medical director, to the CEO. I have been cursed at by a...

  24. Getting wisdom teeth removed, need advice from a CRNA

    pickledpepperRN replied to BethBSN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If I needed sedation I would definitely want a professional administering it and responsible for nothing else. There have been a few lawsuits due to patients becoming brain damaged after hypoxia when...

  25. Mary Seacole: Florence Nightingale - without the wealth and publicity.

    pickledpepperRN replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Timothy: I think and hope you are right. We probably agree. Your posting in a debate style both creates interest and argument. Just like I learned in second semester college English class four decades...