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  1. I need some insight

    pickledpepperRN replied to PMHNP10's topic in California Nursing

    Fresno has a university. It is near beautiful Yosemite National Park. I t is the raisin capitol! The regional IRS office is there too. You can easily drive or take the train to San Francisco for a...

  2. CNA and SEIU bury the hatchet?

    pickledpepperRN replied to Sheri257's topic in California Nursing

    http://www.calnurse.org/121503CNASEIUAgreement.pdf http://www.calnurse.org/cna/press/121503.html California Nurses Association and Service Employees International Union to Work Together for Quality...

  3. Ending 13-Month Contra Costa Strike!

    pickledpepperRN posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    http://www.calnurse.org/cna/press/121603.html Doctor's San Pablo, Pinole RNs Win Retirement Gains in New Agreement Ending 13-Month Contra Costa Strike Registered nurses at Doctors Medical Center in...

  4. Hospital industry seminars advise administrators how to evade RN ratios

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in California Nursing

    I understand completely! My manager has written warning from almost 100% of un critical care nurses who must float to telemetry and step down if needed that the shift we are assigned an unsafe number...

  5. Hospital industry seminars advise administrators how to evade RN ratios

    pickledpepperRN posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hospital officials are told to view their PR department as their new best friend, and that the "CHA PR will help as well." http://www.calnurse.org/102103/hospindustry.html Hospital industry seminars...

  6. Hospital industry seminars advise administrators how to evade RN ratios

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in California Nursing

    Well, I don't work couplet care so my example will be med/surg. Say you are the RN assigned to 6 patients. I am the LVN "assigned to 6 patients. YOU as the RN are responsible for the entire nursing...

  7. Workers bear brunt of rising health care in '03

    pickledpepperRN posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/health/2003-12-07-healthcosts_x.htm Posted 12/8/2003 11:20 AM Updated 12/8/2003 3:10 PM Workers bear brunt of rising health care in '03 By Julie Appleby,...

  8. Substantial Changes Required in Nurses' Work Environment

    pickledpepperRN replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2003/12/07/CM92861.DTL LETTERS About Time Thank you, Christopher Heredia, for spending time following RNs ("The Longest Day," Nov....

  9. Hospital industry seminars advise administrators how to evade RN ratios

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in California Nursing

    Thank you for your insite and encouragement. Victoria, Australia was first. California is first in the USA. Nurses working together can improve healthcare! Let's try our best! The Governor has a lot...

  10. Please email and call Gov Schwarzneggar!!

    pickledpepperRN replied to Geeg's topic in California Nursing

    http://www.calnurse.org/cna/press/121003.html Governor Won't Seek to Delay California's RN Staffing Ratios, California Nurses Assn. to Oppose Future Regulatory Changes in Law The California Nurses...

  11. Hospital industry seminars advise administrators how to evade RN ratios

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in California Nursing

    sharann: I think all the letters, calls, and e- mails did good. Thank you! We and or our loved ones may need a nurse. Is there another reason to be hospitalized? ---------------------...

  12. Joy In Striking???

    pickledpepperRN replied to XtREmeRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Tenet in the News Bad Debts Weigh on Tenet's Quarter - The Street.com 11/11/03 Senator Seeks Inquiry Into Tenet Hospital - Los Angeles Times (registration required) 11/9/03 Blue Cross of...

  13. Joy In Striking???

    pickledpepperRN replied to XtREmeRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thank you -jt-! I am saving the resources to share. Here is an almost 4 year old article: It is MUCH better to click the link to see the graphics, pictures, and so on....

  14. Nurse Strike at MCP/Hahnemann???

    pickledpepperRN replied to PlanetCaroline's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Link regarding Tenet:

  15. Study: HMOs take money from patient care

    pickledpepperRN posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    http://www.washtimes.com/upi-breaking/20031124-054022-3082r.htm Study: HMOs take money from patient care SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 24 (UPI) -- New research indicates the nation's six largest HMOs increase...

  16. Joy In Striking???

    pickledpepperRN replied to XtREmeRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Nurses should, in my opinion, have a

  17. Hospital industry seminars advise administrators how to evade RN ratios

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in California Nursing

    http://www.calnurses.org/ California's multi-billion dollar hospital industry has stepped up its 11th hour campaign to derail final implementation of the new RN staffing ratios - and have asked new...

  18. Hospital industry seminars advise administrators how to evade RN ratios

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in California Nursing

    From the Governor:...

  19. Hospital industry seminars advise administrators how to evade RN ratios

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in California Nursing

    cheerfuldoer: I consider the fact that our hospitals are not offering enough to attract you a loss for CA and a gain for the patients in "the zone". -------------------------------------- Here is an...

  20. Joy In Striking???

    pickledpepperRN replied to XtREmeRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Oops! ???????????????????????????????????????????????? First I think many of us are interested in knowing where nurses earn these $alarie$ RNangelER: "obgrn you did not answer the question " Quote-...

  21. Joy In Striking???

    pickledpepperRN replied to XtREmeRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    RNPD: The transporter worked for the radiology department. He brought the patient back SOB with a Hx of CHF on a cart that was flat. He refused put the cart in the hallway and folded his arms. When I...

  22. Joy In Striking???

    pickledpepperRN replied to XtREmeRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Actually CNA is unique among state nurses associations in that we are independant. We do have good relationships with other RN and other unions that represent hospital workers. I suspect the nurses...

  23. Hospital industry seminars advise administrators how to evade RN ratios

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in California Nursing

    Thank you, I have it. The title is, "Nurse staffing ratio law in limbo" There are links to the announcement in the "Ratios too?" thread on this forum. If you look up the Governors page at...

  24. Hospital industry seminars advise administrators how to evade RN ratios

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in California Nursing

    http://www.presstelegram.com/Stories/0,1413,204%257E21474%257E1807116,00.html Protesting nurses support ratios Picketers from union enter L.B. hotel hosting health industry conclave. By Neda Raouf...

  25. Joy In Striking???

    pickledpepperRN replied to XtREmeRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The California Nurses Association is run by a Board of Directors composed of 100% direct care registered nurses. The members make the decisions. Of course some choose not to participate so the active...