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  1. False Charting

    pickledpepperRN replied to jjjoy's topic in General Nursing

    A m/s nurses worked very short on evening. There was only a registry RN and two aids, and her for 29 patients. After she left 3 hours after her shift was to end she filled out an incident report...

  2. Telephone Medical Advice

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in California Nursing

    I am glad the one you reported is excellent. Seems all are not the same as these RNs and patients report: http://www.bayarea.com/mld/cctimes/content_syndication/local_news/6495327.htm Posted on Sat,...

  3. False Charting

    pickledpepperRN replied to jjjoy's topic in General Nursing

    I was floated 4 hours into a 12 hour shift. The registry RN who was being sent home had charted for the entire night. It was 11:00 pm and he had charted vital signs and I&O until 6:00 am! I...

  4. San Diego hospital administrator arrested in Tenet investigation

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Peer committee suspends doctor at Tenet hospital Story posted September 15, 2003 4:45 PM ET The peer-review committee at a Tenet Healthcare Corp. hospital suspended the privileges of a physician who...

  5. San Diego hospital administrator arrested in Tenet investigation

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Saturday, September 13, 2003 Chambi shifts surgery list to St. Jude Neurosurgeon's privileges at Western Medical Center-Santa Ana were suspended Wednesday. By CHRIS KNAP, BERNARD J. WOLFSON and...

  6. San Diego hospital administrator arrested in Tenet investigation

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Friday, September 12, 2003 Neurosurgery chief Chambi suspended Western Medical Center takes action against doctor with long history of malpractice suits. By CHRIS KNAP, BERNARD WOLFSON, and WILLIAM...

  7. Western Medical Center takes action against doctor with long history of malpractice s

    pickledpepperRN posted a topic in California Nursing

    Friday, September 12, 2003 Neurosurgery chief Chambi suspended Western Medical Center takes action against doctor with long history of malpractice suits. By CHRIS KNAP, BERNARD WOLFSON, and WILLIAM...

  8. 2 nurses arrested in CA.....

    pickledpepperRN replied to sarahr5's topic in General Nursing

    It was in the paper: Los Angeles Daily News 2 nurses charged in patient's death By Susan Abram Staff Writer Friday, September 19, 2003 - BURBANK -- Two nurses at Providence Saint Joseph Medical...

  9. One stop wages shopping....

    pickledpepperRN replied to fergus51's topic in California Nursing

    The University of California San Diego (UCSD) salaries for CN !! (staff RN with at least a years experience) range from $21.68 to $31.74. Most are 12 hour shifts with time & ½ after 8 hours....

  10. Drug Calc problem, Help??

    pickledpepperRN replied to Alie's topic in General Nursing

    Unusual orders here!. I would check with the pharmacy. There are two Heparin orders at different concentrations and non standard rates. That said the math only: 1. D5W 500 ml with 10,000 U Heparin....

  11. California staffing ratio's for PCU?

    pickledpepperRN replied to AMV's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.calnurse.org/finalrat/ratiobox.html...

  12. Crazy Co-workers

    pickledpepperRN replied to NHLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Other states have such programs. The young man I reported had dropped out of an LVN program. I was afraid to let my patient be alone with him.

  13. Crazy Co-workers

    pickledpepperRN replied to NHLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I work registry sometimes. One night I had a transporter telling me his father had killed his mother. He told of witnessing many acts of violence at home and an alcoholic father who fell out of his...

  14. How One Hospital Benefited on Questionable Operations

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Too many people do not think it will happen to them. These know it: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-tenet16aug16,1,2616770.story Former Heart Patients Sue Tenet Singer Merle Haggard is among 366...

  15. Hospital Acuities.........or NOT!!!

    pickledpepperRN replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    The official term in California is Patient Classification System (PCS). Below is the new law just as regards the PCS. Underlined are new, double underlined are newest. It is a cut and paste from the...

  16. Roaches are going to drive me out of home care!!!

    pickledpepperRN replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health

    Guess I'm lucky not to be squeamish, But do NOT want bugs in my house (or my patients homes). I was a kid who put spiders, bees, and other critters in jars with holes in the lid to look at. As a teen...

  17. JCAHO visit

    pickledpepperRN replied to tylerrose's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses at California Nurses Association hospitals ask for a Private Interview with the JCAHO team which includes the state DHS and Medical Board. They prepare and tell the truth. NO administrators in...

  18. 3 nursing unions in NJ negotiating new contracts

    pickledpepperRN replied to lee1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    GREAT!

  19. RNs at San Pedro Hospital Vote to Join the California Nurses Association

    pickledpepperRN posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    http://www.calnurses.org/ http://www.calnurse.org/cna/press/71403.html For Immediate Release July 14, 2003 Contact Liz Jacobs, 510-273-2232; David Monkawa 818-262-4495 RNs at San Pedro Hospital Vote...

  20. RNs at San Pedro Hospital Vote to Join the California Nurses Association

    pickledpepperRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    http://www.dailybreeze.com/content/news/nmbnurses15.html Tuesday, July 15, 2003 Hospital nurses vote to unionize SAN PEDRO: Workers at Little Company of Mary facility vote to affiliate with the...

  21. IV Compatibility Question

    pickledpepperRN replied to Zee_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I remember an article 5 or 6 years ago in 'Critical Care Nurse' that patients on NTG are somewhat resistant to heparin. Recommendations were to try to use a different line and be aware a higher dose...

  22. Hospital Acuities.........or NOT!!!

    pickledpepperRN replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    A shift supervisor told me she is evaluated on "budgetary alignment". Her superior patient advocacy and willingness to troubleshoot on behalf of quality care including assisting with a patient are...

  23. Hospital Acuities.........or NOT!!!

    pickledpepperRN replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    Most dishonest are hospitals that say they use acuity for staffing but don't. They have a matrix according to numbers and the charge nurse is to assign patients based on acuity. How can that possibly...

  24. Dobutamine Drips

    pickledpepperRN replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This upsets me. People needing Dobutamine need to have the staffing and resources of a hospital. An RN who can assess the patient very often must be assigned to that patient. Seems like a telemetry...

  25. Hospital Acuities.........or NOT!!!

    pickledpepperRN replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    Cheerfuldoer: I hope my loved ones (including myself) are fortunate enough to have a nurse like you when hospitalized. Hospitals seem not to understand that the only reason to be admitted to a...