pickledpepperRN

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  1. Nursing with a Southern Accent

    pickledpepperRN replied to natron20's topic in General Nursing

    We met a man vacationing from Mississippi who said, "Mithippi". I thought he didn't want to say the entire name of his state because of his lisp. Brilliant, smart, wealthy in dollars and family...

  2. Nurse Mobbing/bullying

    pickledpepperRN replied to LuciGirl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Here is another article and book:

  3. Scripps Encinitas is an OPEN SHOP, CNA loses "union security clause"

    pickledpepperRN replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have never known of any nurse terminated for not paying

  4. Franemtnurse: Poet Laurette of allnurses

    pickledpepperRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    FRAN- Simply the

  5. I Think I was Fired for Invoking Safe Harbour

    pickledpepperRN replied to Lady Ravenwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Too bad there are so many hoops to jump through. At my hospital our patient care committee makes the reports to a government agency. It is in the minutes and all who attended become whistleblowers....

  6. Any cool protests coming up?

    pickledpepperRN replied to grouchy's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    We have good times in California PLUS Pebble Beach.

  7. LPN working under an RN's license

    pickledpepperRN replied to MEL55's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    As an LPN you work under your own license. LPNs also must work under the clinical supervision (not the license) of a registered nurse, licensed physician, dentist, or other licensed health...

  8. Any cool protests coming up?

    pickledpepperRN replied to grouchy's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I believe Illinois, Michigan, and Massachussets nurses are working on safe staffing

  9. claiming to be what she isn't

    pickledpepperRN replied to traumamomtx's topic in General Nursing

    My grandmother was granted a Practical Nurse certificate in Texas in 1917. A local doctor had trained her. She did ADLs as well as oral, SC, and IM medications. Years later in Oklahoma she was...

  10. claiming to be what she isn't

    pickledpepperRN replied to traumamomtx's topic in General Nursing

    I asked the wonderful MA at my physicians office if she was a nurse. She said, "No, I'm only a medical assistant." I told her her work is valuable and she is very special to me and other patients....

  11. California Nurses to Submit Petitions on Clean Money Elections

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The same restrictions apply equally to unions as for corporations. There are restrictions on independent expenditure committees (third party) advertising. You can read more in the Current Events forum...

  12. HBO Documentary May 21st; Baghdad E.R.

    pickledpepperRN replied to Corvette Guy's topic in Government, Military

    Interview with film makers http://www.hbo.com/docs/programs/baghdader/interview_alpertoneill.html Paula Zwillinger mother of 21-year-old Lance Cpl. Robert Mininger who died. She urges people to see...

  13. HBO Documentary May 21st; Baghdad E.R.

    pickledpepperRN replied to Corvette Guy's topic in Government, Military

    I wish I were watching now but don't have HBO. I'll sign up to watch next week. I hear it shows the heroism of the nurses and doctors as well as the injured

  14. California patient Ratio

    pickledpepperRN replied to nursebear168's topic in California Nursing

    Just linking to the other thread:

  15. California Ratios

    pickledpepperRN replied to ANnot4me's topic in General Nursing

    Hospitals will violate the law if they can get away with it. Enforcement is collective action on the unit level because this governor is not supportive of the law and regulations. No nurse may be...

  16. UC chief raked as new pay deals are revealed

    pickledpepperRN posted a topic in California Nursing

    UC chief raked as new pay deals are revealed UC regents and state lawmakers harshly criticized the University of California's pay practices Wednesday as an internal audit revealed scores of...

  17. Titrating drugs: dosages or CC's

    pickledpepperRN replied to dorimar's topic in MICU, SICU

    You're going to be great! Keep questioning and reading those policies and

  18. ASN or BSN poll

    pickledpepperRN replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Mee too. I checked ADN as that was my first licensure as a registered nurse. I was an LVN for many years before that and a CNA for less than a year before starting LVN school. Finally earned a BSN at...

  19. Titrating drugs: dosages or CC's

    pickledpepperRN replied to dorimar's topic in MICU, SICU

    For Nipride we use micrograms per kilogram per minute AND include the volume when charting. Some hospital protocols use different concentrations. Sometimes a physician orders a different concentration...

  20. Titrating drugs: dosages or CC's

    pickledpepperRN replied to dorimar's topic in MICU, SICU

    There are different concentrations. It's important to know the dose AND volume your patient is

  21. Titrating drugs: dosages or CC's

    pickledpepperRN replied to dorimar's topic in MICU, SICU

    Dose rate calculator pumps can be dangerous unless the RN knows the mcg/Kg/min. I was concerned about this the first time they were demonstrated. It is necessary to know the range of dosages as well...

  22. Introducing Tweety & Trauma Nursing

    pickledpepperRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Like our fellow members I appreciate Tweetys kindness, knowledje, wisdom, and honesty. I have learned a lot from your posts. Thank you! :pumpiron: :studyowl: :bowingpur:

  23. Cook Co. (Chicago) nurses ready to strike

    pickledpepperRN replied to sunnyjohn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Cook County Nurses Won't Strike Before Talks May 17

  24. Antibiotics and stomach flora

    pickledpepperRN replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    Hard to believe they won't stock yogurt for patients. It is about fifty cents a serving retail. They would get it wholesale. Perhaps asking the physician to orders

  25. A little humor. You might be from Illinois if...

    pickledpepperRN replied to Pixiesmom's topic in Illinois Nursing

    My Dad and husband grew up in Chicago. DH once brought a hot dog home for me on the plane. My kids say, "Want to come with?" Years ago I worked at a Kosher hot dog place in Hollywood, California...