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  1. Whining nurses

    pickledpepperRN replied to goldilocksrn's topic in General Nursing

    Anytime you say a problem has "ONLY" one cause it is oversimplifying a complex situation. There was a March On Washinton in 1995. 35,000 nurses filled the steps of the Capitol and Pennsylvania Avenue...

  2. Survey: Do you work short staffed on a daily?

    pickledpepperRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Too many have lowered their standards so give the "bare minimum" all the time. Who still does complete teaching? Backrubs? Collaboration with the "team" ie MD, dietitian, RT, LVN etc? We used to help...

  3. Nursing unions and violence against nurses in the workplace

    pickledpepperRN replied to AMR's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You may want to visit www.calnurse.org There are links to other unions

  4. brainless comments?

    pickledpepperRN replied to lorrie's topic in General Nursing

    A doctor who saw the patient in the ER wrote in the progress notes,"Admit to CCU. The examination will be completed when the patient is on the FLOOR". The patient (Who had received MSo4) read the note...

  5. Correct I&O?

    pickledpepperRN replied to ClariceS's topic in Nursing Humor

    A patient told me, "My memory is not as good as it used to be. The older I get the easier it is to remember what happened years ago and forget what I had for lunch. I don't let it worry me though. I...

  6. Anything nice to say?

    pickledpepperRN replied to lorrie's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Iwant2Banurse: You are a nurse. Your license says Licensed Practical NURSE. Now as a student you are studing for more responsibility. I know you will continue to respect the work of the LPNs. All...

  7. For Profit Healthcare - Is it working?

    pickledpepperRN replied to reg06's topic in General Nursing

    Who else is interested in our healthcare system. Or is it a "sick care

  8. For Profit Healthcare - Is it working?

    pickledpepperRN replied to reg06's topic in General Nursing

    On the fact that the CEOs of power companies are millionaire while people freeze and the food companies while people starve, my grandmother always said, "Two wrongs don't make a right." These cliches...

  9. For Profit Healthcare - Is it working?

    pickledpepperRN replied to reg06's topic in General Nursing

    I cared for a patient WITH INSURANCE who suffered an MI, cardiac arrest, family CPR, brain damage, and CHF waiting for authorization to have an angiogram. Who do you want making these decisions? A...

  10. nursing shortage???????

    pickledpepperRN replied to msdttob's topic in General Nursing

    OK Navy Nurse what should we do? I mean NOW, however if you want to explain more I'll be interested to read

  11. Union Info

    pickledpepperRN replied to sz47's topic in General Nursing

    Check us out too. www.calnurse.org A union is a formal way to advocate for your patients as well as

  12. nursing shortage???????

    pickledpepperRN replied to msdttob's topic in General Nursing

    In just a few hours I met an RN working as a waitress and an RN & LVN working at a department store! All told me they miss nursing but left due to stress. Two were quite young. They said in...

  13. rude doctors

    pickledpepperRN replied to nursesrthebest's topic in General Nursing

    It was so good to read of a kind supportive doctor. Most are regular people. Management can make all the different, but it must come from the top. The hospital where I am has a nun as shift...

  14. Float Pool

    pickledpepperRN replied to eveelynn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Go to the florenceproject.org Copy the Assignment Despite objection. Next time you are told to float to an area where you are not competent tell the supervisor that. If forced fill out the form,...

  15. rude doctors

    pickledpepperRN replied to nursesrthebest's topic in General Nursing

    We used to have a couple of doctors who could go on and on with unfounded insults such as blaming the RN for a low K on a patient HE ordered Lasix for! He would yell at the nurse for calling him to...

  16. READ THIS

    pickledpepperRN replied to Speedy1RN's topic in General Nursing

    I also heard on the radio that each time vital signs are taked the patient should be asked to rate their pain on a 1:10 scale. I agree with the purpose and much of the article, however I'm afraid it...

  17. rude doctors

    pickledpepperRN replied to nursesrthebest's topic in General Nursing

    Reminds me of a line froom a book 'Ambulance Ship' by James White. The doctor repeatedly answers the nurses questions and descriptions of symptoms with,"Keep an eye on it." The nurse answers, "I ONLY...

  18. Charting Bloopers

    pickledpepperRN replied to AHarri66's topic in Nursing Humor

    Progress note, "The patient was BEAN BAGGED on 100% oxygen." From the ER, "A full examination will be completed with the patient ON THE

  19. Do we get what we deserve?

    pickledpepperRN replied to Redeye's topic in General Nursing

    You are in the right state. We have passed Nurse Title protection, Whistle-blower law, and a staffing bill. Please check us out at: www.calnurse.org Now you can act to help us. Please start by...

  20. Let's play I Remember When.....

    pickledpepperRN replied to RNSue's topic in General Nursing

    Warming metal bedpans with hot water. Cleaning them in a 'bed pan washer' recessed into the wall. I attended a meeting once to ask for a brush to keep our hands clean especially with 'fracture pans'...

  21. Any Jehovah's Witnesses out there?

    pickledpepperRN replied to Lulu_camel's topic in General Nursing

    There is a wonderful nurse on our critical care unit who is Jehovahs Witness. The charge nurse (sometimes her) tries not to assign her patients requiring transfusions. metimes these things change so...

  22. nurse-patient relationship

    pickledpepperRN replied to Roni254's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think the focus should be on helping the patient and family. A discussion of the latest ball game could let a patient relax, help them become comfortable enough to open up to you, or annoy the...

  23. Assignment Despite Objection Forms

    pickledpepperRN replied to J Nurse Supporter's topic in General Nursing

    LULU, You can download the form from The Florence Project www.florenceproject.org/index.shtml

  24. LPNs Giving Shots

    pickledpepperRN replied to nikkitodd's topic in General Nursing

    Same here. LVNs can do most procedures under the supervision of an RN or MD. The RN is responsible for the assessment, plan of care, and evaluation of that care. In other words the RN formulates the...

  25. Do the squeamish survive?

    pickledpepperRN replied to ArleneD's topic in Nursing Career

    One fine nurse I had the pleasure of working with was 62 when she earned her RN. She had wanted to be a nurse as a girl starting nursing school after she was widowed. She worked ten years and is now...