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  1. Need Advice

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

    Some of the very finest respected registered nurses had to retake the boards. I hope you passes, but if not it is merely a

  2. Hospitals could afford RN law if they wanted

    pickledpepperRN posted a topic in California Nursing

    Sacramento Business Journal - March 1, 2004 http://sacramento.bizjournals.com/sacramento/stories/2004/03/01/editorial4.html OPINION From the February 27, 2004 print edition Another Voice Hospitals...

  3. Questions for LPNs who became RNs and stayed on the same unit...

    pickledpepperRN replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    I was an LVN at my current hospital for a looong time. As a critical care LVN it was unfair to the RNs. They were each responsible for 3 patients while I was assigned to two RNs to do tasks and...

  4. LA's Martin Luther King nurses gave wrong drug for several days

    pickledpepperRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    These are absolutely terrible. The article states, " When Gleevec did not appear on the other patient's medication record, a nurse alerted the pharmacy, which created a second order for the drug."...

  5. LA's Martin Luther King nurses gave wrong drug for several days

    pickledpepperRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I talked with a reporter at the LA Times. Because these errors happen at many other facilities I was concerned that the county hospitals were being singled out. The theory was that the private...

  6. Senator Frist Introducing med mal bill...

    pickledpepperRN replied to Gldngrl's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Wouldn't the possibility of a lawsuit prevent knowing offences? Why should only the doctor suffer the lawsuits and prohibitive co$ts of malpractice insurance if the facility provided neither...

  7. California Nurses denounce big tobacco attacks on State Assembly candidate Dennis Hay

    pickledpepperRN posted a topic in California Nursing

    http://www.calnurse.org/cna/press/22504.html California Nurses denounce big tobacco attacks on State Assembly candidate Dennis Hayashi The California Nurses Association has denounced tobacco giant...

  8. For Sale By Tenet

    pickledpepperRN replied to Gomer's topic in California Nursing

    http://www.calnurse.org/cna/press/22404.html RNs at 4th Southern California Tenet hospital Vote to Join California Nurses Association Votes Seen as Boon to Sale of Hospitals Registered Nurses at...

  9. Why a Philadelphia hospital gave in to a racist demand?

    pickledpepperRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I would notify the supervisor, physician, and up the ladder is the patient refused necessary care for any reason. Have done so. As a patient advocate I would rather the patient survive than get his or...

  10. Why a Philadelphia hospital gave in to a racist demand?

    pickledpepperRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Back in 1992 at the start of the Los Angeles riots Reginald Denney was assaulted and hit in the head with a brick by a black criminal. His life was saved by two black people who left their home and...

  11. Uk Paed Nurse living in California

    pickledpepperRN replied to crazi_daizi's topic in California Nursing

    Contact the Board of Registered Nursing: http://www.rn.ca.gov/lca/licensure.htm http://www.rn.ca.gov/lca/byexam.htm Applicants must provide the following: Appropriate Fees. Completed Application...

  12. For Sale By Tenet

    pickledpepperRN replied to Gomer's topic in California Nursing

    I meant personal decision. Thank you, sjoe. http://www.calnurse.org/cna/press/21904.html RNs at Tenet's Brotman, Coastal Vote for CNA Rare RN Union Election in Orange County Registered Nurses at...

  13. What is the Phillipine 'secret'?

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Since you are in California your hospital should be staffing according to the ratios as the "floor" and increasing staff according to acuity. Acuity must be determined by the RN who has assessed to...

  14. What is the Phillipine 'secret'?

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Even the California Nurses Association typically is only able to negotiate 1/2 credit for years of experience working as a nurse outside the USA. http://www.calnurse.org/oldmainindex.html...

  15. White Memorial Adventist Hospital in L.A...

    pickledpepperRN replied to Worthy's topic in California Nursing

    I don't know about White itself. When you visit I suggest going to the unit(s) you are interested in and talking to mursing staff. Maybe you could meet a friendly staff nurse in the cafeteria for...

  16. Closing the Health Care Gap Act

    pickledpepperRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have a difficulty trusting this cardiac surgeon. His wealth comes form the family business that includes Columbia - HCA. For more links to articles on managed care than anyone would care to read use...

  17. Another California ER bites the dust; blame is "nursing shortage"

    pickledpepperRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/Stories/0,1413,206~22097~1946268,00.html Article Published: Monday, February 09, 2004 - 9:56:19 PM PST Nurses file suit over fast layoffs By Marshall Allen , Staff...

  18. gaining licensure in CA

    pickledpepperRN replied to newgrad2005's topic in California Nursing

    http://www.rn.ca.gov/lca/licensure.htm http://www.rn.ca.gov/lca/byexam.htm http://www.rn.ca.gov/lca/byendo.htm Licensure by Endorsement All documents are available in their original format in Adobe...

  19. Staffing Improved at Nearly 70% of California Hospitals

    pickledpepperRN posted a topic in California Nursing

    http://www.calnurse.org/cna/press/2404a.html Staffing Improved at Nearly 70% of California Hospitals Safe RN Staffing Law 'Off to a Good Start,' Says CNA Just one month after its effective date,...

  20. Staffing Improved at Nearly 70% of California Hospitals

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in California Nursing

    Seems like a conflict between the "Glass half full" versus "half empty" attitude. http://www.sbsun.com/Stories/0,1413,208%257E12588%257E1938284,00.html Survey: Most hospitals meet safety,...

  21. Staffing Improved at Nearly 70% of California Hospitals

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in California Nursing

    http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20950%257E1938501,00.html New staffing law helps, nurses say By Evan Pondel Staff Writer The California Nurses Association said Thursday that...

  22. What is the Phillipine 'secret'?

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well Dave: We may be mistaken on the "brain drain" or too many nurses leaving the Philippines. Anecdotally I think we ARE right in that there are many assertive effective patient advocates among...

  23. What is the Phillipine 'secret'?

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I admit to not having all the facts. There are two issues that concern me. 1. Nurses working in the USA from other countries need to be treated fairly. They need to be free to advocate for their...

  24. What is the Phillipine 'secret'?

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That is a BIG important

  25. What is the Phillipine 'secret'?

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Hey Dave: Hurray! I think you are