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

    pickledpepperRN replied to imkw_np's topic in California Nursing

    I've been to class. And i probably the dumbest web surfing geek and ALLNURSES.COM addict. This years classes -

  2. Congrats Cook County on Joining CNA

    pickledpepperRN replied to Geeg's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Are there any Cook County/Stroger nurses members of ALLNURSES.COM? If so let us know how it is going. Have you started the difficult and important work of negotiating your contract yet? :Melody:...

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

    pickledpepperRN replied to imkw_np's topic in California Nursing

    http://www.dhs.ca.gov/lnc/pubnotice/NTPR/R-37-01_FSOR.pdf In this Statement of Reasons on page 20 the State of California Department of Health Services (DHS) clarifies that, "A hospital cannot reduce...

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

    pickledpepperRN replied to imkw_np's topic in California Nursing

    Here is the section of Title 22 that references why the nursing assistants must not be decreased: 70217. Nursing Service Staff (a) Hospitals shall provide staffing by licensed nurses, within the scope...

  5. Night shifts: how do you prepare yourself?

    pickledpepperRN replied to amber1188's topic in General Nursing

    I think sixty hours work is too much for one week. I would ask for three 12 hour nights a week. That is enough for me. For goodness sake, even on eight hour nights working every other weekend you only...

  6. NJ staffing ratios due 7.24

    pickledpepperRN replied to tridil2000's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I hope this gets enough media that patients and doctors ask for and look at the staffing levels. Daily reports on the news about best and worst staffed hospitals and units would be great. I bet...

  7. Decertification Petition Filed Against the California Nurses Association

    pickledpepperRN replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Darned right! This is why the CNA teaches how to avoid unsafe assignments. Say, "I refuse" and you can be fired for insubordination. Even if the hospital was violating the law. Having nurses plan to...

  8. Judge Rules CNA strike Illegal 7/20/05

    pickledpepperRN replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    http://www.calnurse.org/?Action=Content&id=1008 Schwarzenegger Appointees Acted Against RNs Protest Rallies and Picketing Planned Thursday Across State July 20, 2005 The California Nurses...

  9. Decertification Petition Filed Against the California Nurses Association

    pickledpepperRN replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I learned magic words in a CNA class. They can be used by an individual without union protection. They usually work and never get you in trouble. When asked to float to a unit where I am not...

  10. Strike and University Nurses

    pickledpepperRN replied to barefootlady's topic in California Nursing

    Thank you barefootlady! I will be going over to support the UCLA nurses for a couple Hours. You are right. I think this is about Arnolds attack on pensions and safe staffing. Wonder who he thinks...

  11. Strike and University Nurses

    pickledpepperRN replied to barefootlady's topic in California Nursing

    http://www.calnurse.org/?Action=Content&id=1002 9,000 University of Calif. RNs Set to Strike Thursday Nurses Also Plan Speak-out to UC Regents Wednesday July 19, 2005 Registered nurses are...

  12. Safe Staffing Ratios for Massachusetts?

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    As a California nurse I think ratios ensure at least a minimum standard. I hope and pray that patients everywhere get the nursing care they need. I think safe staffing ratios should be required...

  13. Nurse-Patient Ratio in California (med-Surg/tele floor)

    pickledpepperRN replied to mye614's topic in California Nursing

    The staffing may meet the letter of the law. That depends on many variables. How does it seem to you? Do you think you and your fellow caregivers are able to give safe, effective, therapeutic care?...

  14. Nurse-Patient Ratio in California (med-Surg/tele floor)

    pickledpepperRN replied to mye614's topic in California Nursing

    The position of the California Nurses association is that the ratios are RN ratios. Each patient must have an RN assigned. SO if you have four patients and supervise an LVN who has four patients you...

  15. Nurse-Patient Ratio in California (med-Surg/tele floor)

    pickledpepperRN replied to mye614's topic in California Nursing

    Here is the exact wording of the regulations. I did a "cut and paste" so only the telemetry ratio is included. I also made pertinent phrases bold. We have used these to our patients benefit. 70217....

  16. Decertification Petition Filed Against the California Nurses Association

    pickledpepperRN replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    caroladybelle: I admire and appreciate your posts. Your history here shows you have many positive ideas, suggestions, and a great sense of humor. I know I cannot be your only admirerer. You have a...

  17. Congrats Cook County on Joining CNA

    pickledpepperRN replied to Geeg's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Here's the web site - http://www.nnoc.net/ Congratulations to the famous Cook County registered

  18. does working in ER make you want motorcylehelmets mandatory

    pickledpepperRN replied to chicagrl72's topic in Emergency

    Since the mandatory helmet law went into effect in 1992 repeal legislation has been sponsored by the Motorcycle Dealers Association several

  19. does working in ER make you want motorcylehelmets mandatory

    pickledpepperRN replied to chicagrl72's topic in Emergency

    Caring for head injured patients in the ICU compelled me to get active working for a helmet law. The Emergency Nurses Association and the California Nurses association worked together to lobby for the...

  20. Techs Triaging

    pickledpepperRN replied to tracelane's topic in Emergency

    Never co-sign. How can you "agree" with observations you didn't make or an assessment that is not your thinking? If the hospital wants to use a non RN for triage the record must reflect that....

  21. Decertification Petition Filed Against the California Nurses Association

    pickledpepperRN replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    We organized at my hospital because the very hospital where i worked laid off registered nurses, replaced them with unlicensed personnel, not even nursing assistants. They laid off more than half of...

  22. Horrible blood donation experience

    pickledpepperRN replied to nurse charlie's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a Red Cross blood drive volunteer for more than thirty years. Some years i only do the annual drive with a club i belong to. Some years it is several. I also donate several times a year....

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

    pickledpepperRN replied to OjoRn's topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone read this book? I just received it and plan to read it this summer. Anyone want to comment here about books of interest to nurses? http://www.calnurse.org/?Action=Content&id=968...

  24. Novice Nurses

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

    When i was a new grad LVN back in the Jurassic period I was blessed with RN charge nurses and LVN role models on the unit. I could go to them with any question. If I forgot something I was quietly...

  25. Decertification Petition Filed Against the California Nurses Association

    pickledpepperRN replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    http://www.calnurse.org/?Action=Content&id=992 Sorry. I forgot. Here is a limk to a RevolutioN article - http://www.revolutionmag.com/New_Rev/Back_Issues/sepoct_04.html Here is another link to...