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  1. Life is futile, dead is dead, the other side

    pickledpepperRN replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    Oh Pam, this is so hard. Thank you for your post. There is no one like a mother. As you help your family, they will help you. Nothing I can say you don/t know. I am

  2. Help....tried out Littman Classic II

    pickledpepperRN replied to aegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I purchased a Littman Cardiology scope, but hear as well with a $19.00 double tubing scope. I mean lungs, murmers, extra sounds, bruit, the works. Best with the less

  3. Nurse Mobbing/bullying

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

    This is the best book for nurses on the subject: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1888315024/qid=1101164143/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/103-8645036-7181466?v=glance&s=books I think we got the...

  4. Check Your Wall Clocks - Hidden Cameras

    pickledpepperRN replied to Gomer's topic in General Nursing

    After working nights I often change into street clothes in the break room. I don't even go to the market in uniform. One employee tests glucose and may inject

  5. staffing ratio CTICU

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

    1:1 or 1:2 in California since 1976. At my hospital we have time to set up our own

  6. ICU staffing guidelines

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

    Since 1976 in California the regulations require two licensed nurses present in the unit when one or more patients in the unit. One may an LVN. I think this is fine for two patients unless one needs...

  7. state is threatening to go after license over precharting

    pickledpepperRN replied to oramar's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    BINGO! When ALL nurses on a unit insist on enough staff and include an action management has no choice but to pay attention. It is NOT good to be the only

  8. $$23.8/hr...is this a fair rate for an RN in L.A?

    pickledpepperRN replied to leeh's topic in California Nursing

    I would get an attorney. I remember an article posted here on ALLNURSES.COM about registered nurses held in slavery in Scotland. The nurses union found out and helped those nurses. It began with the...

  9. Keep an eye on those Rx pads!

    pickledpepperRN replied to URO-RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Seems by next year there will be changes. This is a transition period http://www.rn.ca.gov/practice/pdf/doj-infobulletin.pdf Seems the prescribers should be responsible for their pads. Nurses need...

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

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yes. People run red lights too. I have a drivers license and a nurses license. Health care IS heavily regulated. I for one want people arrested who practice medicine or nursing without a license....

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

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Nursing not Cuba: http://www.nnoc.net/ And from the "Ratio regulations" The language requiring staffing for care not requiring a licensed nurse to be included in the acuity system is bolded. At my...

  12. What is your favorite nursing journal?

    pickledpepperRN replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Like the 'American Journal of Critical Care' http://www.ajcconline.org/aacn/jrnlajcc.nsf/web%20documents/ajcc%20home%20page Of course RevolutioN

  13. ICU websites

    pickledpepperRN replied to gwenith's topic in MICU, SICU

    WOW! You started with the right one. I made copies from the web of Marks FAQ for our orientation notebook. I gave a new CCRN the professionally printed copy. The AACN has updates. Short, sweet, and...

  14. No wonder they cannot pay nurses a decent salary

    pickledpepperRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Right. They think it would be so much easier if they didn't need nurses. Why are people hospitalized? Not to make the insurers and managers busy! Todays articles on the merger: Deal OKd to Create...

  15. state is threatening to go after license over precharting

    pickledpepperRN replied to oramar's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We became nurses to care for patients. Documentation, as important as it is, is NOT direct care. We write on a form anytime we can't give safe, effective, therapeutic care. Write an incident too. I...

  16. Package for Iraq

    pickledpepperRN replied to NeuroICURN's topic in General Nursing

    Here is a list for troops. Your friend may appreciate something from this list too: Food: Breakfast-type foods and drinks are the most needed. Beefaroni, ravioli, spaghetti & meatballs, etc....

  17. No wonder they cannot pay nurses a decent salary

    pickledpepperRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is just part of the article. Very interesting that hospitals blame nursing salaries for the high cost of care. http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-golden8nov08,1,2481158.column November 8, 2004...

  18. Emergency' Ruling on RN Ratios Endangers Patients

    pickledpepperRN posted a topic in California Nursing

    http://www.calnurses.org/cna/press/ For Immediate Release November 4, 2004 Contact: Charles Idelson, 510-273-2246 California Nurses Blast Gov. Decision to Erode Safe Staffing Law 'Emergency' Ruling on...

  19. Emergency' Ruling on RN Ratios Endangers Patients

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in California Nursing

    I just wrote and got my tickets to attend in Sacramento December 1st from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. If you cant go you can still e-mail or write the Governor....

  20. Emergency' Ruling on RN Ratios Endangers Patients

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in California Nursing

    Tweety: Many others agree with you. He even said he wants to get rid of the pesky regulations that businesses have to contend with! Will it soon be OK for restaurants to have pet rodents and insects?...

  21. Emergency' Ruling on RN Ratios Endangers Patients

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in California Nursing

    What you can do: * Email the governor at [email protected] and cc CNA at [email protected] * Call Governor's office at 916-445-2841, ext 7, during business hours (M-F, 9-5)...

  22. Is your facility planning for the flu?

    pickledpepperRN posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    With the shortage of vaccine and more uninsured I am concerned many will go to the emergency department with the flu. What is your facility doing to

  23. two out of three American adults think health care coverage should be a "guarantee"

    pickledpepperRN posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This link was sent by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) http://www.resultsforamerica.org/ SURVEY: ONE-THIRD TO BUY CHEAPER CANADIAN DRUGS, 100 MILLION FIND INSURANCE COVERAGE CUT...

  24. Letter to editor Sacramento Bee

    pickledpepperRN posted a topic in California Nursing

    http://www.sacbee.com/content/opinion/letters/story/10949087p-11866349c.html ...Safe nursing Re "As health care expands, its politics grows more convoluted," Sept. 14: In an unfortunately lopsided...

  25. Thai Nurse coming to CA on a K-1 Fiancee Visa

    pickledpepperRN replied to chivasgeo's topic in California Nursing

    I forgot the information I meant to post! Our nurse recruiter and my fellow nurses have found it almost impossible to get anything accomplished by phone. E-mail is slow. Perhaps they only look at it...