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  1. Rapid Response Team

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

    I can't understand a reason to have ICU nurses responsible for an assignment of one or more patients being forced to respond to impending or actual emergencies on another unit. Don't the ICU patients...

  2. Union Wins Decertification Election at Scripps, CNA Stays

    pickledpepperRN replied to Sheri257's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Steph: I owe you an apology. I made a horrible typo. I typed, "Steph: i know you are an independent thinker who is now swayed by peer pressure." I meant to type, "I know you are NOT swayed by peer...

  3. Union Wins Decertification Election at Scripps, CNA Stays

    pickledpepperRN replied to Sheri257's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    ZASHAGALKA: I agree with you. If a significant number of union members at a facility are not active there will be little benefit in having a union. I think it is always best to have a written set of...

  4. closing floors during summer slow down

    pickledpepperRN replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    I work registry sometimes. I was told that this hospital had been canceling ICU and med-surg nurses for the night shift when the ER was full. Then they made the ER nurses care for all the patients....

  5. Documentation

    pickledpepperRN replied to ernrs579's topic in Emergency

    ER charting is so important to the care of the patient. Often the nurse who gives report is not the one who cared for the patient. I rely on the charting for everthing from Hx, allergies, VS,...

  6. This is just the best ! and it's true !

    pickledpepperRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Thank you for posting such a wonderful

  7. You Know You Live in California When ...

    pickledpepperRN replied to Sheri257's topic in California Nursing

    You and your patient speak Spanglish to each other. The answer to, "how far is it?" is given in minutes not

  8. Nurse/Patient Ratios

    pickledpepperRN replied to justmanda's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Bluespruce: A sample letter would be something like: "As patient advocates in accordance with the Nursing Practice act this letter is to inform you that in our opinion the staffing on August 1, 2005...

  9. Nurse/Patient Ratios

    pickledpepperRN replied to justmanda's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Ratios don't make things perfect but they are SO much better than what you are going through. The patients described by justmanda seem like they should be in ICU (at a 1:2 ratio) or step-down (1:4) if...

  10. Will they make her cut her hair?

    pickledpepperRN replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you both for complimenting my neice. She is 18 and just finisher her first year of college. She has no thoughts of nursing. This is the second year she had braids for the summer. They have a...

  11. Will they make her cut her hair?

    pickledpepperRN replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

  12. Will they make her cut her hair?

    pickledpepperRN replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    About 20 years ago an orientee had a mild underarm odor. She was from the middle east and had worked in Italy. Because some were calling her "stinky" I felt I had to tell her privately that in the US...

  13. New Book by Suzanne Gordon "Nursing Against All Odds"

    pickledpepperRN replied to OjoRn's topic in General Nursing

    Found another published review: ..."Gordon presents the central problem we face as how to find enough nurses in a world where women have many options, most men are still not interested, and the...

  14. Should nurses' license to practice depend on modeling responsible health conduct...

    pickledpepperRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    It would be impossible to be fair too. The bulemic unhealthy nurse could be undetectable. Obesity can't be

  15. Frustrated after 5 weeks of nursing...

    pickledpepperRN replied to SaderNurse05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think you are both doing the right thing. Explain to your manager what you posted here. If you are fortunate to have a nurse educator or clinical nurse specialist at your hospital you can talk with...

  16. Safe Staffing Ratios for Massachusetts?

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    If I were in Massachusetts I would be doing some of these activities for my patients, my colleagues, and my sanity. http://www.massnurses.org/safe_care/index.htm You Can Help Ensure Patient Safety...

  17. Safe Staffing Ratios for Massachusetts?

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    You are right. Your staffing is not safe. I don't know what it's like in the ER. The patients need to be cared for somewhere. I was rewferencing a hospital that before ER ratios would call off a...

  18. When does it stop..New JCAHO Standards Require Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling

    pickledpepperRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I agree. The dollar$ paid to them could be used to truly improve

  19. Safe Staffing Ratios for Massachusetts?

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I don't have a copy of your bill. In California we have a 1:4 ratio for ER. The triage RN may assist but not have a patient assignment. Same with the 'radio nurse' if your hospital is a base station....

  20. Safe Staffing Ratios for Massachusetts?

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I went to critical care more than 20 years ago because they had the ratio of 1:2 or fewer patients per licensed nurse at all times. At our hospital, and I hear at others most units are staffed...

  21. Decertification Petition Filed Against the California Nurses Association

    pickledpepperRN replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The nurse paying $80- $100 a month is working full time making between $40.00 to $50.00 an hour. I heard the ceiling was raised above $80.00 for full time nurses making more than $40.00 per hour. I am...

  22. NJ staffing ratios due 7.24

    pickledpepperRN replied to tridil2000's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Keep us posted. Any news

  23. Calif RN disagrees with CNA in many ways. Am I alone?

    pickledpepperRN replied to imkw_np's topic in California Nursing

    I do not envy your DON. It IS the responsibility of the admistrator of nursing to formulate a staffing plan for each unit. There must be a committee consisting of at least 50% sirect care RNs. None of...

  24. HELP!! RN planning to move in San Bernardino

    pickledpepperRN replied to Dorts's topic in California Nursing

    It is a crying shame that in the Philippines patients don't get the nursing care they need. This country that sends so many wonderful nurses to care for patients all around the world. Know that many...

  25. HELP!! RN planning to move in San Bernardino

    pickledpepperRN replied to Dorts's topic in California Nursing

    BCLS is CPR. ACLS is Advanced Cardiac Life Support. It is important to know basic cardiac rhythms to pass it. Iwouls make sure to get the promise of a complete orientation before choosing a...