RNKPCE

RNKPCE

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  1. Late arriving Nurses

    RNKPCE replied to Goal_NP's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think that poster's shifts she was referring to starts at 6:45. That poster said she'd be 20 late if she showed up at

  2. Late arriving Nurses

    RNKPCE replied to Goal_NP's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    What's with the 60 year old widowed snot comment? Uncalled

  3. Moving to Palo Alto, CA

    RNKPCE replied to RN_Wannabee's topic in California Nursing

    You will make over $100k at acute care hospitals in the Bay area if you are working full-time, without overtime. Many threads on this very topic. Getting a job especially if you are a new grad is the...

  4. Moving to Palo Alto, CA

    RNKPCE replied to RN_Wannabee's topic in California Nursing

    Just what I heard on KCBS news talk radio a couple of weeks ago. Yes look on zillow to find exact amounts. Bottom line

  5. Moving to Palo Alto, CA

    RNKPCE replied to RN_Wannabee's topic in California Nursing

    Seriously very expensive there. average price of one bedroom $2800/month in San Jose which is 20 miles away and cheaper than

  6. 7:30 meds? Who is responsible for giving?

    RNKPCE replied to Manda92's topic in Patient Medications

    I don't think I've ever seen meds where I work due on the half hour. We try to avoid meds due at the change of shift hour. If there are meds due at 7a night shift gives them, their shift ends at...

  7. 100k salary?

    RNKPCE replied to pilot833's topic in General Nursing

    If you are a new grad and get a full time job in the Bay Area at an acute hospital you will make over 100k a year without OT. Hospital wage scales are pretty similar at all acute pay area hospitals....

  8. Please advise on job prospects. UCLA vs. UC Davis Medical Center New Grad Residency

    RNKPCE replied to Whey's topic in California Nursing

    Pay scales for both are on the internet as it is a state facility. I believe starting pay around $40/hr at UCLA and $48/hour at UCD. Cost of living much higher in LA then Sac. Not that money is...

  9. days off- a rant

    RNKPCE replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with above poster. Get a a Google a Voice number. Tell work your new number have it go to digital transcribed voice mail. Then it won't wake you up. Or set to do not disturb except for certain...

  10. Ten Things A Nurse Doesn't Want to Hear

    RNKPCE replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Some one comes up the the station " I was wondering how my mom is doing" what I want to say is " we have lots of moms here what's your mom's name. What I do say is "can I have your mom's name" then...

  11. keep my day shift on a floor i dont have a real intrest in or go to nights on my dream fl?

    RNKPCE replied to nurse-samie's topic in General Nursing

    You've already said you don't tolerate nights well. You've done it before and know you were always tired and grumpy. I doubt being your "dream job" would change that how you feel on your days

  12. Calling diabetes experts

    RNKPCE replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    Curious what, if any intervention would you do on a non diabetic whose glucose is 73 on a routine chem panel? Would your intervention be different in same scenario on a diet controlled

  13. Calling diabetes experts

    RNKPCE replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    I bet if you checked, a lot of non diabetics have blood sugars 70-80. We wouldn't given them juice, so why would you give juice to a patient on a diabetic healthy diet who isn't on anti diabetic meds...

  14. How do you leave it at work?

    RNKPCE replied to Newbie_RN17's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There is a church on my drive home. If I have one of those days and it's eating at me I drop the problem off at the church. (Mind you I'm not religious it could be a hotel or a restaurant ). Sometimes...

  15. I feel like I've made a mistake signing this contract.

    RNKPCE replied to pixiestudent2's topic in General Students

  16. Cardiovascular certification

    RNKPCE replied to michlynn's topic in Cardiac

    Med Ed has an online course. I went through and took notes, then went through it a second

  17. Question Regarding Cost of Living in Cali

    RNKPCE replied to RonnieNichelle RN's topic in California Nursing

    It can be hard for two income families to get by in California. California RNs make more money but SoCal doesn't pay as high as Norcal. You have to look at other debt you might have as well. I'd say...

  18. Will I be able to come back to California?

    RNKPCE replied to nella197's topic in California Nursing

    Yes RNs work in clinics and doctor's offices in California. They hire a lot of medical assistants but usually have an RN that oversees them at the large medical group where I see my own primary care...

  19. Spin off: what is a reasonable sick call policy?

    RNKPCE replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    I'm always amazed at how they don't want us to come to work with xyz going on but then get on our backs if we call off too much. In other job fields people can still work. After initially recovering...

  20. Advice on handling comments from well-meaning family members who just don't "get it."

    RNKPCE replied to heystargirl's topic in General Students

    Are you really working two full time jobs? One full time job is probably too much while going to nursing school, but some manage it. Do you need to work that much? Are you supporting yourself? If you...

  21. Ventricular tachycardia

    RNKPCE replied to mialamia's topic in General Nursing

    Patients can have self limiting runs of vent tach. They can be asymptomatic but often they may be lightheaded, syncopal or actually pass out. Yes I would notify the MD if this was new and maybe if it...

  22. Is anything at your work that puzzles you

    RNKPCE replied to pras's topic in General Nursing

    HCAHPS and medicare reimbursement.....................need I say

  23. Unsupportive spouse?

    RNKPCE replied to spierre's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think going to nursing school with an unsupportive spouse would be harder than working as a nurse with an unsupportive spouse, not that either are easy. Just when you have child care and a system in...

  24. Old Grad/New Nurse

    RNKPCE replied to strive2Bbetter's topic in General Nursing

    Get a paper brain and use it, if it isn't working try another one or tweak it so it works. Try to combine tasks when you can. If your patient has to use the restroom use that time to walk them, half...

  25. Shift Work vs Monday to Friday - Which would you prefer?

    RNKPCE replied to MaleNurseYH's topic in General Nursing

    I love your sentence about scheduling work around your life! That's what I do but never stated it that way. Because I work PRN I can do this. I love shift work too. I almost took a temporary full time...