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  1. Nursing Schools

    pickledpepperRN replied to greggalat's topic in California Nursing

    Scroll down for a list od all California approved nursing schools leading to RN licensure. I am told some in other states are less impacted.

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

    pickledpepperRN replied to imkw_np's topic in California Nursing

    Oh I know you weren't talking about me or CNA. I didn't see it but hear Hannity and Tammy Bruce accused CNA of being unprofessional bullys. The RN could hardly get a word in. I can't imagine who...

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

    pickledpepperRN replied to imkw_np's topic in California Nursing

    I have never made a negative remark about the ANA. I am curious as to who the CNA is accused of bullying. With regard to seeming unprofessional - I believe in my soul I would be unprofessional to...

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

    pickledpepperRN replied to imkw_np's topic in California Nursing

    To avoid confusion the ANA has not responded to the California Governors actions or statements. CNA did not support Kerry http://www.arnoldwatch.org/ If you want to help pay for Arnold's special...

  5. what stethescope do you recommend

    pickledpepperRN replied to lifeLONGstudent's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Perhaps an inexpensive pair of soft ear peices would help. I say this because I hear as well with the double tube Sprague type as my Littman

  6. Nurscee's Freaking Out!

    pickledpepperRN replied to nurscee's topic in General Nursing

    We once had a DON who said, "I have been in management for 12 years. I know I was able to care for 12 patients." She agreed to shadow a nurse for four hours. She did this three times in one month....

  7. Nurscee's Freaking Out!

    pickledpepperRN replied to nurscee's topic in General Nursing

    Yor are correct. I was wrong. :imbar I was carried away with the impossibility of being in many places at once. I know back when I was assigned 12 patients I could NOT do a complete assessment....

  8. Nurscee's Freaking Out!

    pickledpepperRN replied to nurscee's topic in General Nursing

    Well said! For the sake of simple math I am using an assignment of 12 patients. Would you agree that a head to toe assessment requires at least five minutes? If so for 12 patients and ZERO...

  9. usc in l.a. anyone????/ tenet healthcare??

    pickledpepperRN replied to wannabrockstar's topic in California Nursing

    http://www.kaisernetwork.org/daily_reports/rep_index.cfm?hint=3&DR_ID=20690 http://www.thestreet.com/markets/stockwatch/10089615.html http://www.revolutionmag.com/newrev15/top100.html by Mary...

  10. Nurses Will Eat Anything

    pickledpepperRN replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I like them too. Nurses drink cold coffee and warm

  11. Need help with rapid response team

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

    This is really impressive! The idea is great. I plan to learn more and present the idea. We informally do similar. The charge nurses on the floors or the shift supervisor will call us in CCU or in the...

  12. Tuition Reimbursement?

    pickledpepperRN replied to mrs.henderson's topic in California Nursing

    Maybe one of these can help you. Congratilations on being accepted at Mount St. Mary's. I have precepted their students and work with graduates. I think they are some of the finest nurses....

  13. usc in l.a. anyone????/ tenet healthcare??

    pickledpepperRN replied to wannabrockstar's topic in California Nursing

    I know one RN who works at USC University hospital. She says it is a fine hospital even though it is Tenet. Her opinion is that the physicians retained a great deal of control. She works in critical...

  14. New Jersey Staffing Disclosure Law

    pickledpepperRN replied to trita's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm rooting for you! Is there anything out of state nurses can

  15. Need advise please, failed Nclex-pn

    pickledpepperRN replied to sbed85's topic in California Nursing

    I know MANY fine nurses who did not pass the first time. Be as positive as you can. You know what to do. Take a review course and study. Many take online courses now. Then when you pass post here so...

  16. Nurse: Can I Have a Socket Wrench?

    pickledpepperRN posted a topic in California Nursing

    http://arnoldwatch.org/ ArnoldWatch Web Log: - Jan 26, 2005 - 05:05 PM Nurse: Can I Have a Socket Wrench by: Doug Heller and Jamie Court Arnold's head honcho on consumer issues said today that in...

  17. Nurse: Can I Have a Socket Wrench?

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in California Nursing

    http://www.calnurse.org/?Action=Content&id=616 CNA Blasts Governor's Plan to Eliminate Independent Role of BRN Schwarzenegger appointee attacks BRN, says auto repair investigators could be cross...

  18. An Open Letter to the President of the United States from America's RNs

    pickledpepperRN posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    An Open Letter to the President of the United States from America's RNs

  19. Mount Saint Mary's College??

    pickledpepperRN replied to katiebugg's topic in California Nursing

    Here is a thread where Mount St. Mary's is discussed: https://allnurses.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67382&page=2&pp=10 I have worked with students an graduates of their programs. They are...

  20. Anyone gone through the Cal State Fullerton or Dominguez Hills program

    pickledpepperRN replied to lefthander1975's topic in California Nursing

    I met several Cal State Dominguez Hills RN to BSN on line students at a conference last year. They were bright and spoke well of their program leading to PHN too. Their professor was Cynthia Johnson...

  21. Would you seriously consider quitting nursing

    pickledpepperRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    When a physician asks the time when I call at night I just say, "2"17 am." Asked why I am calling at that time of night? "Because your patient needs a doctor" or "Because I want your patient alive."...

  22. "Reading EKGs II - a scary situation and a big save", is up on the MICU faqs site...

    pickledpepperRN replied to MarkHammerschmidt's topic in MICU, SICU

    I've been copying the FAQ's and putting them into three hole binders at work. They are used as supplemental to the orientation manual. Staff on several units at 2 hospitals use them PRN....

  23. So. Calif Tele Units HELP NEEDED!

    pickledpepperRN replied to whyz1's topic in California Nursing

    Here is part of the wording of title 22 which licenses hospitals: TITLE 22. Social Security Division 5. Licensing and Certification of Health Facilities, Home Health Agencies, Clinics, and Referral...

  24. So. Calif Tele Units HELP NEEDED!

    pickledpepperRN replied to whyz1's topic in California Nursing

    Our units core staffing is 1 RN to 3 step down patients (vent, renal Dopamine, first day post open heart, or needing more care per the assessment made by an RN). 1 LVN to assist 2 RNs with tasks like...

  25. New here and Scholarships?

    pickledpepperRN replied to cadency's topic in California Nursing

    I see the Kaiser and Central Valley scholarships but don't know the details. I found these links for a young LVN who is planning to earn her RN