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  1. New LPN and no jobs available.

    pickledpepperRN replied to ladybay's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sorry It is new grad RNs leaving so soon after 'reality shock' Those who have been LVNs or CNAs stay. Staffing is getting better so I think it high time we work for truly adequate staffing in long...

  2. New LPN and no jobs available.

    pickledpepperRN replied to ladybay's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In 1991 the United States Supreme Court designated eight bargaining units for acute care hospital employees. I think it unfortunate and misguided that RNs were placed in a separate unit rather than a...

  3. Staffing Standards by Scope, Ratios and Acuity: How to Promote Safe Patient Care Assi

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in California Nursing

    I called. Copies of the letter will be available at the classes. I look forward to attending one. My schedule request is already in. http://www.calnurse.org/np/cosignlvn52104.html NURSING PRACTICE...

  4. Should Nursing Education Begin in the Hospital?

    pickledpepperRN replied to Dixiedi's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    My nursing education began as a volunteer candy striper. I took books and magazines to patients. Even for THAT I had to undergo an orientation so I would not give an NPO patient food or drink, or try...

  5. Staffing Standards by Scope, Ratios and Acuity: How to Promote Safe Patient Care Assi

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in California Nursing

    Link to info on the ratios. Classes will give you actions to take to promote safe assignments

  6. Help... L.V.N.? R.N.?

    pickledpepperRN replied to tyk80's topic in California Nursing

    In case this info may be useful to one of you. ... California Board of Registered Nursing and by the. National League for Nursing.Application to the BSN ... nurs/.Advanced Placement Admissions for...

  7. LPN question..

    pickledpepperRN replied to trish820's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I ran across this and hope it fits here http://www.southern.ohiou.edu/nursing/lpn.htm Advanced Placement for Licensed Practical Nurses All Applicants (including LPN's) must meet the same admission...

  8. Nurse Practice Act/poll/ROLL CALL!

    pickledpepperRN replied to nurseunderwater's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    1. I am in California 2. We have separate boards and practice acts for LVNs & RNs here 3. Was an LVN for 19 years, an RN almost as long 4. I must be concerned with both practice acts because of...

  9. Grounds for Formal Complaint about MD??

    pickledpepperRN replied to Jay-Jay's topic in General Nursing

    Jay-Jay: i am so sorry you and your husband have to go through this. I have reported doctors to the california Medical Board. All I get is a polite letter stating they will look into it. There is no...

  10. From England to California

    pickledpepperRN replied to RCN Kent's topic in California Nursing

    Hey we are on line at the same time. What time is it in Bangkok? It would be good to work this out. I know I wam not nearly competent to care for children, labor & delivery and such. For most...

  11. From England to California

    pickledpepperRN replied to RCN Kent's topic in California Nursing

    Oh, I think I get it. We are particularly on need of pediatric nurses so hope he can become elogible

  12. From England to California

    pickledpepperRN replied to RCN Kent's topic in California Nursing

    Here are links to the Board of Registered Nursing. http://www.rn.ca.gov/lca/byexam.htm

  13. Tennessee to California L.P.N to L.V.N.????

    pickledpepperRN replied to KITTYTN's topic in California Nursing

    We have had cutbacks in all state departments. I imagine the LVN board is backlogged. Links to LVN Board: http://www.bvnpt.ca.gov/ http://www.bvnpt.ca.gov/osfacts.htm Board of Vocational Nursing 2535...

  14. CNA/Patient Ratio Laws

    pickledpepperRN replied to Aneroo's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Well it was many years ago. I DID report it and many other horrors about that place to the state

  15. Knowing What Nurses Want: Nurse Satisfaction... do you agree with Press Ganey survey?

    pickledpepperRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I agree in general with the survey. I would add "If it ain't broke, don't break it" Has your administration tries some change only to have to revert to the previous efficient way? We nurses adapt to...

  16. Going to take the NCLEX-RN

    pickledpepperRN replied to almost an RN's topic in California Nursing

    Statics show that the sooner you take the boards after graduation the better chance of passing. Also, some of the finest nurses i have had the priviledge to work with had to take them

  17. How do you really feel about 5-star rooms?

    pickledpepperRN replied to maddiecat's topic in General Nursing

    ALL our patients are VIPs because they are cared for by

  18. Showdown between California hospitals and nurses goes to judge

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in California Nursing

    From a great nurse at Long Beach Memorial. Wonder if THEY think her a great employee? http://www.calnurse.org/calnursefeb04/staffstandards.html Staffing Standards Are Part of the Solution 'We are the...

  19. Showdown between California hospitals and nurses goes to judge

    pickledpepperRN posted a topic in California Nursing

    https://registration.realcities.com/reg/toolbar.do?dispatch=login&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.contracostatimes.com%2Fmld%2Fcctimes%2Fnews%2F8674471.htm Showdown between California hospitals and nurses...

  20. Showdown between California hospitals and nurses goes to judge

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in California Nursing

    http://www.calnurse.org/ Five hundred RNs from across California rallied in Sacramento May 14, and marched to a courtroom where a critical showdown was taking place that will affect the future of...

  21. How do you really feel about 5-star rooms?

    pickledpepperRN replied to maddiecat's topic in General Nursing

    A single standard of care I think we need. I a patient (more likely family) wants to pay for lobster instead of sole, fine. All need safe, therapeutic, effective, and compassionate care. Debra Berger...

  22. How do you really feel about 5-star rooms?

    pickledpepperRN replied to maddiecat's topic in General Nursing

    We have some of these rooms. They go to hospital management, Hollywood stars, and their families. Same mixture of very nice and rediculous behavior as poor fols and homeless patients. They don't...

  23. Update: MCP Hospital saved

    pickledpepperRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I hope it works out. My prayers will join thoses of the

  24. Taking away your Time and a Half!

    pickledpepperRN replied to efy2178's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    From the DOL, "However, registered nurses who are registered by the appropriate State examining board generally meet the duties requirements for the learned professional exemption, and if paid on a...

  25. Health policies highlight Kerry and Bush differences, analysts say

    pickledpepperRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well, the working nurse who is struck with cancer, uses all sick time and therefore loses her job. She has no income so cannot afford the COBRA insrance for herself and family. I worked with her. She...