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

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in California Nursing

    Are you saying that the AHA classes were not how to avoid obeying the law? They were about how it is impossible to comply? I remember when our RN staffing was cut in half. We were told to 'trust' the...

  2. Keeping Patients Safe: Transforming the Work Environment of Nurses

    pickledpepperRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    NRSKarenRN; THANK

  3. Safe Staffing Ratios too?

    pickledpepperRN posted a topic in California Nursing

    http://sanjose.bizjournals.com/sanjose/stories/2003/11/17/daily10.html LATEST NEWS 2:27 PM PST Monday Proposed new state regulations put on hold California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Monday issued...

  4. Safe Staffing Ratios too?

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in California Nursing

    Long Beach Press Telegram Article Published: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 Protesting nurses support ratios Picketers from union enter L.B. hotel hosting health industry conclave. By Neda Raouf...

  5. Joy In Striking???

    pickledpepperRN replied to XtREmeRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have worked at my hospital for a looong time. I had a second per diem job at a very good hospital for a couple years. There was a special kindness amonst everyone there. I gave notice when it was...

  6. Call to ACTION - Nursing OT pay, RN licensure is in jeopardy!

    pickledpepperRN replied to Mr_D's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    psychrn03: I like your letter. I've been told a personal rather than a form letter gets attention. I usually e- mail and copy the text in proper letter form with a hand written signature. Phone calls...

  7. Where are the advice nurse jobs?

    pickledpepperRN replied to NurseDeeb's topic in California Nursing

    I know Kaiser uses advice nurses. There are probably others

  8. Hows Nursing in the USA I'm a Canadian Thinking of Relocating

    pickledpepperRN replied to Near Done Nurse's topic in California Nursing

    Many local hospitals give credit for acute care RN years regardless of the

  9. This news STINKS! Calif ratios threatened...

    pickledpepperRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    My letter is written. The County hospital situation is really rediculous because we voted an increase in our property taxes in Los Angeles County that the majority of Supervisors claimed would be...

  10. Joy In Striking???

    pickledpepperRN replied to XtREmeRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thank you for striking for all of us! As a nurse, potential patient, and mother in law of a wonderful woman with family in Pennsylvania I offer my heartfelt

  11. KROGER'S ON STRIKE - - 3 states involved- - guess what they want???

    pickledpepperRN replied to passing thru's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Nope not average at all! I would notify the media except she wants to be treated like another worker. She is physically strong at age 61, knows the location of every item in the store, and always has...

  12. KROGER'S ON STRIKE - - 3 states involved- - guess what they want???

    pickledpepperRN replied to passing thru's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    My anger is directed at the multimillion dollar insurance industry. They (with the exception of Kaiser & maybe others) do nor provide ANY HEALTH CARE! They do have big buildings and many...

  13. KROGER'S ON STRIKE - - 3 states involved- - guess what they want???

    pickledpepperRN replied to passing thru's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Here is southern California three contracts were up at different chains. Vons (owned by Safeway), Albertsons (Safeway again), and Ralphs (Kroger). Vons gave a notice to strike and the other two chains...

  14. Safe Staffing Ratios too?

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in California Nursing

    Los Angeles Daily News Minimums for nurses necessary By Deborah Burger Monday, December 01, 2003 - FOR the first time in years, California patients and their families have a reason to look beyond...

  15. Safe Staffing Ratios too?

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in California Nursing

    I only know what is in the paper. Seems we don't know yet. http://www.pressdemocrat.com/opinion/letters/27letts.html Letters to the Editor November 27, 2003 Press Democrat Editorial Safety on hold...

  16. Patient Protection LAW!

    pickledpepperRN posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The California Ratio Law is on the net! Use this link: http://ccr.oal.ca.gov/Templates/CCR/Sectem.htm Then: Enter title: title 22 Enter section: 70217 Search terms: (leave blank)...

  17. Study: HMOs take money from patient care

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    http://www.consumerwatchdog.org/healthcare/st/index_medmal.php3 http://www.consumerwatchdog.org/healthcare/st/st000503.php3 Apr 25, 2000 COPYRIGHT 2000 / THE FOUNDATION FOR TAXPAYER & CONSUMER...

  18. Safe Staffing Ratios too?

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in California Nursing

    [http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2003/11/19/MNGUI35L1V1.DTL Sacramento -- An executive order signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger could delay the implementation of...

  19. Study: HMOs take money from patient care

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    http://www.thestreet.com/_more/stocks/melissadavid/10128215.html HMOs Look to Fatten Up on Medicare Reform By Melissa Davis To judge by current Medicare proposals, lawmakers seem intent on abiding...

  20. Patient Protection LAW!

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    http://www.calnurse.org/cna/press/112503.html Data Shows Growth of RN Workforce as California Nears Implementation of Landmark Safe Staffing Law The advent of California's landmark Safe Staffing Law...

  21. Patient Protection LAW!

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    So correct. I was a CNA and an LVN before earning my RN. Now I am priviledged to work with LVNs who are excellent nurses. We are a good team. Not working tele or M/S every night I really need a...

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

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in California Nursing

    Selected sections from this DHS "Final Statement of Reasons"...

  23. Nurses say shortages affecting care

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in California Nursing

    http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E1785695,00.html?search=filter Nursing crisis looms Acute shortage feared when new rules take effect By Lisa M. Sodders Staff Writer...

  24. Nurses say shortages affecting care

    pickledpepperRN posted a topic in California Nursing

    http://www.sgvtribune.com/Stories/0,1413,205%257E12220%257E1785395,00.html?search=filter Nurses say shortages affecting care By Michelle Rester , Staff Writer It's a question on the minds of many:...

  25. Call to ACTION - Nursing OT pay, RN licensure is in jeopardy!

    pickledpepperRN replied to Mr_D's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The Advisory on Abandonment from the California Board of Registered Nursing: