RNKPCE

RNKPCE

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  1. License renewal in California

    RNKPCE replied to RN Mc Neese's topic in General Nursing

    I had the same problem with my renewal in 2014. I even posted on it. I will try to link my post if I can find it. This year I didn't have an issue. You might look up your license just like you are...

  2. Should I contact HR?

    RNKPCE replied to turnforthenurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think you've been patient. I see no harm and only interest in the position if you

  3. anxiety about evening Childcare

    RNKPCE replied to Mahogany77's topic in General Nursing

    You are asking for advice. Some people will tell you that what you are doing isn't the best idea. If you want to only positive replies you likely won't get it. I get you want to make a better life for...

  4. Alaris Pump Roller Clamp

    RNKPCE replied to deeterdey's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It's not a pump problem. It is a user error. Gravity, having the piggyback hang higher than the primary and having the roller clamp open it what causes the secondary to run. I make sure after I...

  5. Taking time off...

    RNKPCE replied to CAL3's topic in General Nursing

    This is so smart and in nursing we are lucky that options like this exist. You're right you can't predict the future. What if your spouse lost his job you'd already have your foot in the

  6. Working 12's with small children

    RNKPCE replied to karo07's topic in General Nursing

    What shift do you work? Is he supportive of you working in general? What time do you get home from work? As a nurse who worked 8 hour evening three shifts a week my husband and I have been through...

  7. First nurse job 1.5hour commute

    RNKPCE replied to GRN005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Will you be working 12 hour shift? It doesn't sound bad if you are since it is only 3 days a week but what if you don't get off work on time. Instead of getting off at 7:30a you are there until 8:15a....

  8. Do you think I did something wrong here? Advice?

    RNKPCE replied to ellebee87's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'd keep this situation in mind in case you need an example of how you are an advocate for patient safety. You might need this example for a future interview when you become an RN. Remember what you...

  9. Do you think I did something wrong here? Advice?

    RNKPCE replied to ellebee87's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Having two orders for Coumadin but not administering one is a med error waiting to happen. Are you sure the the other med tech wasn't making a med error for several days in a row and she is trying to...

  10. Top 10 Reasons We Get Fired! - Frequent Sick Days and Tardiness

    RNKPCE replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    When we got time clocks incidental overtime went up because staff were no longer donating the 10 minutes here or

  11. What is the Registered Nurse Patient Ratio at your hospital?

    RNKPCE replied to LinenP's topic in General Nursing

    You work in California right? This is awesome staffing, how it should

  12. Is this discrimination?

    RNKPCE replied to WheresMyPen's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sometimes patients or families judge people wrongly. Sounds like it is their loss. I usually think of discrimation against a protected class of which you have not indicated you belong to. If the...

  13. Working FT and PRN in different dept. at the same hospital?

    RNKPCE replied to DesertSky's topic in General Nursing

    Believe the the labor laws in your state would play a big role. It wouldn't be allowed where I work, however you could cross train to work in PACU and you'd be paid OT just as you would if all hours...

  14. Calling in for no sleep

    RNKPCE replied to Nurse131382's topic in General Nursing

    At times I'm asked to switch a day for someone and if I can't and later see they call off sick on that day let's just say I know it's unlikely they are actually sick. So I'd never begrudge a...

  15. Need Advice From Any Nurses!- Help choosing which program to attend!!

    RNKPCE replied to lsinger95's topic in School, College Programs

    Huge difference in cost when all is complete. You'll end up with a BSN both ways. Will you be taking out student loans to pay for school? I'd say the California opportunity would be less stressful...

  16. Calling in for no sleep

    RNKPCE replied to Nurse131382's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. If you were sick with a GI illness on Sunday night going into Monday morning and you lost sleep then you were sick with a GI issue no biggie. Can you clarify? Insomnia is a real illness and...

  17. Coworker physically abusive to patients

    RNKPCE replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You must report this! And not

  18. San Jose/Santa Clara Area ERs

    RNKPCE replied to alit's topic in General Nursing

    I sent you a

  19. Being called in to work extra.. ALL. THE. TIME!

    RNKPCE replied to 20plusyearRN's topic in General Nursing

    Even if you only work a couple days a week you have no obligation to work more. I work 3 eight hour days for a reason and that is to have a life and not get burned out. Caller ID is your friend. I...

  20. New Nurse Dilemma

    RNKPCE replied to Goldentreasure's topic in General Nursing

    20% forever doesn't sound right. If you would there 10 years you are still suppose to be paying them a finder's fee? Even when your income goes up? Be

  21. San Jose area job market

    RNKPCE replied to MN-MN's topic in California Nursing

    Still tough for new grads. Seems like the market has improved slightly for experienced. Expect >$60/HR base and up depending where you get put on the pay scale. COL insane

  22. no more than 4 shifts in a row

    RNKPCE replied to Surfandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I get that every other night is not good option. However if you had several nurses who wanted to work 5 or 6 (12hr) nights in a row, the nurses who have to work the large group of days you are off...

  23. I can't wear an N95 resp. mask= No airborne iso patients?!

    RNKPCE replied to s1992's topic in General Nursing

    So glad we went to PAPRs. Facial hair or facial anatomy no longer plays a role in whether one can take care of a patient on Airborne

  24. OK to piggyback IV potassium?

    RNKPCE replied to MeganC012's topic in Patient Medications

    I

  25. The Sacrificial Nurse Weekend

    RNKPCE replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    When your kids are school age "me" time will be they are in school and your days off are weekdays. Nice to run errands on weekdays than fight the weekend crowds. Weekends traditionally are a little...