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  1. Any other good critical care conference

    pickledpepperRN replied to tammyg652's topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm going to NTI this year. Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio is dynamic and fun! Very different from most NTI programs and you learn a lot! http://www.greatnurses.com/exp/index.php/site/brochure/ Seminars -...

  2. Citrus Valley RNs win election

    pickledpepperRN replied to mark hamel's topic in California Nursing

    Nurses granted union rights

  3. Fake JHACO Reps/Terrorism Memo

    pickledpepperRN replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.jointcommission.org/

  4. Lobbying Westminster 11 May

    pickledpepperRN replied to Fonenurse's topic in International Nursing

    I signed. Do you think it does any good for nurses outside the UK to

  5. Fake JHACO Reps/Terrorism Memo

    pickledpepperRN replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    People posing as JCAHO inspectors http://www.saione.com/docs/8-01-05-Threat_Matrix.pdf About a year ago we had a thread on this. No one knows who they were. ---------------- Terrorists Scouting...

  6. Best CA hospitals and places to live

    pickledpepperRN replied to RNS for Unity's topic in California Nursing

    CA is the official abbreviation for California. To me a ghetto is a residential area where people put bars on windows and doors due to theft. Also where there is street violence. Usually there are few...

  7. Who is held liable?

    pickledpepperRN replied to OURN83's topic in General Nursing

    In California the Conscious Sedation policy makes it clear that the registered nurse has the obligation and the right to advocate for the best interests of the patient. This includes refusing to...

  8. Citrus Valley RNs win election

    pickledpepperRN replied to mark hamel's topic in California Nursing

    NLRB Recommends Employer’s Objections Be Overruled http://www.calnurse.org/media-center/press-releases/2006/april/page.jsp?itemID=27645942&print=t...

  9. What can managers do to work on their staffing schedule more effectively?

    pickledpepperRN replied to Angelfish1234's topic in General Nursing

    We put and "R" for shifts requested off, "P" to work nights and "A" to work days. We must do our weekend commitment. We can't schedule oueselves if a maximum have already scheduled themselves without...

  10. SO.CAL Kaiser Nurses: What is Kaiser Like?

    pickledpepperRN replied to jenpstudentrn's topic in California Nursing

    congratulations! mount st. mary's is excellent! my experience precepting students in both accelerated, bsn, and adn programs as well as graduates has been impressive. top quality nurses. it must be...

  11. Bakersfield, anyone?

    pickledpepperRN replied to gabgab's topic in California Nursing

    The library near the Amtrak station is wonderful. You are close to Sequoia National Park with the biggest trees in the world. If you like Basque food there are good restaurants. I think there is...

  12. would this be abandonment?

    pickledpepperRN replied to psalm's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    In California for abandonment to occur the nurse must first accept the patient assignment thus establishing a nurse:patient relationship and then sever that relationship without giving appropriate...

  13. Where do I get LVN malpractice insurance?

    pickledpepperRN replied to MimismomRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i've had the same company since i was an lvn: http://www.nso.com/ 1-800-247-1500 congratulations! :yelclap: :yelclap: :yelclap:

  14. Common Drips Used in CCU

    pickledpepperRN replied to DangJ's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    About half our patients are on an insulin drip post op. Glucose with every blood draw or Q

  15. families with clipboards/notebooks

    pickledpepperRN replied to shock-me-sane's topic in General Nursing

    I kept record of the staff who cared for my husband. It enabled me to write thank you cards to them and letters praising exceptional staff to their managers and the VP of nursing. An ICU RN was the...

  16. how long is your commute?

    pickledpepperRN replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

    I give myself ten minutes to get to work and another twenty to find a parking place. Working nights I am too stubborn to do the smart thing and pay for the parking lot. I work registry sometimes and...

  17. Layoffs/Restructuring of 1990s/1980s - Affects on Nursing Shortage

    pickledpepperRN replied to Patricia999's topic in General Nursing

    Research regarding the causes of the "shortage" of nurses http://kucinich.house.gov/UploadedFiles/PharmaStudy2.pdf#search='IHSP%2C%20restructuring%2C%20layoffs' ----------------------- Regarding...

  18. RNs shun labor deal....

    pickledpepperRN replied to mark hamel's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I don't know what they mean by "national certification". My contract provides for extra pay for CCRN, not sure if this is the type of issue. I do remember nurses at a hospital where friends work. The...

  19. ? about scope of practice & BON will not respond

    pickledpepperRN replied to mtnmom's topic in General Nursing

    I just googled. Maybe this will give you a start. Or try writing or e-mailing the Board of Nursing. http://www.legis.state.ga.us/cgi-bin/gl_codes_detail.pl?code=43-26-6 Nurse Practice Act - Georgia...

  20. pt report to ICU?

    pickledpepperRN replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

    Often the nurse calling report did not care for the patient so can only read from the chart. I truly appreciate actually getting report from the nurse who had the patient. And knowing what was done....

  21. How often do you take a break?

    pickledpepperRN replied to Alex3's topic in General Nursing

    It is neither legal nor safe for our critically ill patients to leave them for a meal break. Sometimes my patient is on CRRT with an IABP and drips. When I go I give report and responsibility for my...

  22. Decertification Petition Filed Against the California Nurses Association

    pickledpepperRN replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    http://www.skopelos.net/off-track/index.htm http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/specials/dp/chi-justicederailed-htmlstory,1,3016389.htmlstory?coll=chi-newsspecials-hed...

  23. How often do you take a break?

    pickledpepperRN replied to Alex3's topic in General Nursing

    Who is responsible for your patients when you are on a meal

  24. Decertification Petition Filed Against the California Nurses Association

    pickledpepperRN replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The first action was to create the first state licensure of trained nurses west of the Mississippi. That was accomplished before women could vote. Our Professional Association in California worked for...

  25. LVN Scope of Practice in Texas

    pickledpepperRN replied to Transplant-BSNTx's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In California each patient admitted to an acute care hospital must be assigned a registered nurse who is responsible for nursing care. In our codes "present and available" is required for clinical...