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  1. Mixed Med/Surg unit with tele not being watched

    pickledpepperRN replied to Stryker's topic in General Nursing

    This is NOT OK. The state DHS will cite your hospital. The JCAHO should be notified too. Here is a thread regarding a similar situation:...

  2. Neglect...LPN was fired, RN was not

    pickledpepperRN replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am getting too tired so will just say, "I would rather lose my job than my patient or license! The Kentucky "assignment under Protest" (in a previous post0 is a great way to document that the...

  3. ICU/Critical Care Magazines

    pickledpepperRN replied to EvelynRN-BSN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Ditto! Try to attend NTI, the yearly conference. It is educational and

  4. Competency tool for CABG?

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

    And each individual surgeon! It is important for the RN who will receive the patient from the OR to prepare the room. There should be a standard set up. This can be written and ALWAYS checked off!...

  5. Code Status

    pickledpepperRN replied to RNeyez's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The "No Code" order is copied in front of the progress notes and MD orders. The most effective way is report. The RN responsible for the patient gives report to the team. All LVN's, RT's, CNA's, and...

  6. UC CNA Non-member dues

    pickledpepperRN replied to Fairshare's topic in California Nursing

    To each his or her own. Advantages of membership include being able to vote on issues and to vote for the leaders of the organization. All members may attend Board of Director meetings and participate...

  7. Strike Vote

    pickledpepperRN replied to husker-nurse's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You are the nurses. The Sioux City nurses Hard working nurses Underpaid nurses --------------------------- Build high the bridge from span to span Stand up fellow nurses Your moment's now at hand...

  8. What is the term for this condition?

    pickledpepperRN replied to Palpitations's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad you are on Mg. Good your electrolytes were checked. I would go back and ask for an EKG, Holter monitor, or a way to send your EKG by telephone. It is a concern that you never had an EKG...

  9. Stroger nurses protest union, Association drops 37 of hospital's representatives

    pickledpepperRN posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Chicago Tribune - Stroger nurses protest union http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chicago/chi-0406230200jun23,1,1541750.story?coll=chi-newslocalchicago-hed Stroger nurses protest union...

  10. A poem for all of you nightingales

    pickledpepperRN replied to Angela Mac's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thank you,

  11. Who are the Uninsured?

    pickledpepperRN replied to kitkat24's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Should the children of those disabled and no longer able to work be denied healthcare? What about the innocent children of those who don't work? Anyone truly believe the USA is the only first world...

  12. Who are the Uninsured?

    pickledpepperRN replied to kitkat24's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Dixiedi & noeljan222: I understand your feelings completely. We the people need to help those who need it and are willing to do their part. That is a positive goal. I would be proud to have my...

  13. Pxyis Medication Administration

    pickledpepperRN replied to Deb Howe's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We had a problem with EXTRA narcotics in the drawer with the Ativan. Every shift as charge nurse I called and Faxed the ONE pharmacist on at night, filled out an incident report and wrote e-mails to...

  14. Who are the Uninsured?

    pickledpepperRN replied to kitkat24's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I read on another thread that you had some very difficult times through circumstances beyond your control. Did you recieve any help? If not, I think you should

  15. Who are the Uninsured?

    pickledpepperRN replied to kitkat24's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That happened to a nursing assistant where i work. She worked full time nearly 20 years at the same hospital, paid for health insurance for herself and teenage children. When she needed surgery...

  16. Who are the Uninsured?

    pickledpepperRN replied to kitkat24's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Please let me make it even more simple. Perhaps I misunderstood the quote from a previous post, "Originally Posted by kitkat24 Building a Culture of Character by Matthew Spalding, Ph.D., Don Eberly,...

  17. Does This Place Exist?

    pickledpepperRN replied to VickyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just like our place. I was horrified when floating to med/surg. I was helping a nurse with a patient who was near coding. The nurse handed me the phone as a cardiologist yelled calling her stupid...

  18. Does This Place Exist?

    pickledpepperRN replied to VickyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Many of us in our critical care unit have worked together for more than a quarter century. Some of us came as new grads, others with much experience. We respect and like each other yet know each...

  19. RN's signing LPN Charts

    pickledpepperRN replied to busyrninva's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    From the California Code of Regulations: TITLE 22. Social Security Division 5. Licensing and Certification of Health Facilities, Home Health Agencies, Clinics, and Referral Agencies Chapter 1. General...

  20. RN's signing LPN Charts

    pickledpepperRN replied to busyrninva's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Good for you! LPN/LVNs are licensed as are RNs. No one can "validate" the charting of another unless the two are side by side. Then is it not silly to have one document, then the other follows up wit,...

  21. Where Have All the Nurses Gone?

    pickledpepperRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Respecting loyalty and experience while helping new and returning nurses are truly PART of the solution. http://www.revolutionmag.com/newrev2/engineering.html...

  22. What are Ca salaries really like?

    pickledpepperRN replied to creeves's topic in California Nursing

    Some contracts give an extra increase for nurses after 15, 20, or 25 years at the facility over and above these pay rates. Retention is an important issue. Some of these examples include years of...

  23. Ccrn

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

    I still recommend this one: Critical Care Examination Review By Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio, RN, PhD, CEN, CCRN*Joanne Noone, RN, MSN, CCRN, CEN The definitive guide for passing the CCRN exam. Over...

  24. Who are the Uninsured?

    pickledpepperRN replied to kitkat24's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Alexis de Tocqueville

  25. Who are the Uninsured?

    pickledpepperRN replied to kitkat24's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The "remarkable generation that built this great nation" owned slaves, some had children by their slaves while married, and did not allow women or men without land to vote. The "traditional moral...