RNKPCE

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1. Returning to Work After COVID

   RNKPCE replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

   If you test positive I think it important to get a reportable test such as a PCR and not just a home test. This may help you out for any issues if you need disability for prolong time off for recovery...

2. How is Working the 3-11 shift with small children at home

   RNKPCE replied to Ssss94's topic in General Nursing

   My kids are adults now but I switched from day shift to 3-11 after my first child was born. I worked 24 hours a week which I think is the max I'd want to do working that shift with kids at home. When...

3. Getting a CVC IJ dressing to stick with facial hair

   RNKPCE posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   Tips or techniques in getting an IJ CVC dressing to stay on patients with facial hair growth/beards appreciated. During change of shift noted dressing not occlusive. Changed the dressing, the white...

4. Staffing On Covid Unit

   RNKPCE posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

   What is the staffing like on your covid unit? What level of care med/surg , step down , tele ? Has the staffing varied? Are you in a surge? Do you have ancillary help such as CNAs ,...

5. What are you doing about reading glasses and goggles

   RNKPCE replied to Wuzzie's topic in Disaster Preparation

   I found this to be a problem too. I only need readers a few times a shift to see bevel of a fine

6. Unemployment/ PRN nurses

   RNKPCE replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

   So the weekly max is $450/week and if you had reduced hours but earned say $600/week, you won't get any benefit? But if you only earned $300/week you would get some benefit? Anyone have any...

7. Has anyone left nursing job due to COVID19 virus?

   RNKPCE replied to Tirednurseandmomma14's topic in Disaster Preparation

   This is a big topic. If we tested a nurse today and that was negative and then worked 2 more shifts possibly exposed would you test them again in a week?........ the working and testing could go on...

8. Threw out back, what’s next?

   RNKPCE replied to Lightning Rose's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with what the other posters have said about throwing your back out doesn't necessarily mean your bedside career is done. Do the prescribed therapy and see how you are feeling. Your back may...

9. I look 15 when I'm 22 and I'm about to start my job as a nurse!

   RNKPCE replied to Zurse's topic in General Nursing

   I was in your shoes. I've been a nurse for a long time now. These days when patients ask me how long I've been a nurse or how long I've work at my hospital and I tell them, they say " Did you start...

10. Paid for Mandatory Online Learning from Home?

    RNKPCE replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    We can do them from home and are paid, if the system works from home. Some e-learning only work on the intranet at work. Some things are long and require headphones and would be very difficult to do...

11. Letting Public Health Nurse Certificate Lapse...

    RNKPCE replied to PMHNP2023's topic in California Nursing

    https://www.rn.ca.gov/consumers/fees.shtml the information I have says $300 for initial PHN app and $125 for renewal., as of January

12. Letting Public Health Nurse Certificate Lapse...

    RNKPCE replied to PMHNP2023's topic in California Nursing

    Also it is only $125 a year to renew the PHN certificate. $187 if

13. Letting Public Health Nurse Certificate Lapse...

    RNKPCE replied to PMHNP2023's topic in California Nursing

    I don't know the answer for sure but I renewed last fall and no penalty. I don't think most graduates even get that certificate when they graduate anymore. I don't know the ramifications if for some...

14. Letting Public Health Nurse Certificate Lapse...

    RNKPCE replied to PMHNP2023's topic in California Nursing

    I got mine 30+ years ago without any extra effort on my part. Never paid a dime to keep it. I let mine lapse when I saw the cost at my last renewal. Other people I graduated with that I still keep in...

15. Are O2 sats a vital sign?

    RNKPCE replied to roxhannah's topic in General Nursing

    I remember long ago> 28 years, when only RT had access to pulse ox. It was rare to get an RT to do one without an