Sheri257

Sheri257

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  1. does walking off the job = abandonment?

    Sheri257 replied to RNDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    The BRN in my state does recognize this problem, which is why they have a compromise solution which also protects the patients. Yes, understaffing is ultimately management's problem. But, at the same...

  2. does walking off the job = abandonment?

    Sheri257 replied to RNDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    In my California nursing program we were taught that you either have to declare the assignment unsafe or, declare yourself unsafe and then give them four hours notice to remedy the situation. We were...

  3. Why can't I find a job? :'(

    Sheri257 replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    May and December are the optimal times to apply, at least in my area, because that's when all of the new grad programs start ... right after graduation. About half of the hospitals in my area hire...

  4. RN moving to TX from CA

    Sheri257 replied to sirena1481's topic in Texas Nursing

    You've got to be kidding, right? You yourself have spouted off about California working conditions more than once in the California forum. Should I go pull the threads to refresh your memory? I'd be...

  5. Las Vegas Safe Staffing Ratio ?

    Sheri257 replied to mark hamel's topic in Nevada Nursing

    The hospital association's argument that there aren't enough nurses to staff ratios is bogus. If you have ratios, nurses will come. Since California's ratio law was implemented, nearly 40,000 nurses...

  6. Why can't I find a job? :'(

    Sheri257 replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    This is true. Or, I would touch base with both. Sometimes the recruiter doesn't know anything. Other times they're really helpful. But there's been more than one occassion where I found out there were...

  7. Why can't I find a job? :'(

    Sheri257 replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    I too have run into some trouble but, I knew this could happen and understand the reasons. I'm a new grad RN and, since I needed to have knee surgery before I started a job, I was out of commission...

  8. RN moving to TX from CA

    Sheri257 replied to sirena1481's topic in Texas Nursing

    Have you ever actually lived in the Bay Area? All you have to do is drive to places like Walnut Creek, which isn't far from San Fran, and you'll find plenty of cowboy bars and Republicans to boot....

  9. RN moving to TX from CA

    Sheri257 replied to sirena1481's topic in Texas Nursing

    There is some evidence to support this. For example, insurance companies won't insure Texas nurses for malpractice like they do California nurses. In Texas you have to pay double the premiums for only...

  10. is it possible 2 afford a 3br/2ba house in cal?

    Sheri257 replied to warhawk's topic in California Nursing

    I was listening to a news report just yesterday, and the housing market is getting really bad which, actually, is good news for buyers. Wells Fargo just had to lay off a bunch of people in their loan...

  11. Pick up Malpractice! They went after my license.

    Sheri257 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    NSO's standard policy for most states is $6 million in coverage for about $100, give or take so ... I don't know if that means $500,000 is not enough but, why not go for $6 million since it's so...

  12. Pick up Malpractice! They went after my license.

    Sheri257 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Seems like lots of people are assuming this is true but ... where's the evidence that this is actually happening? There is none. In fact, there's evidence of this NOT happening. IF lawyers are...

  13. Nurses targets for IRS?

    Sheri257 replied to rnmommy23's topic in General Nursing

    Obviously I can't speak to the OP's situation but, I've been through three IRS audits and, really, it's not that bad. If you have documentation and work with the auditor, they're actually pretty...

  14. Is their really a nursing shortage?

    Sheri257 replied to studentmalenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Nah ... I used to think so too, but not anymore. Watch what happens when they don't just do incremental raises that barely keep up with inflation, but real pay raises. I'm talking about $20-$30K or...

  15. Is their really a nursing shortage?

    Sheri257 replied to studentmalenurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have to admit: there is no real shortage that I can see. I live in California where we supposedly have less nurses per capita than any other state with the exception of Alaska. However, if a job...

  16. California CRNA Programs

    Sheri257 replied to CoCo612's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Most of those are new licenses. I think the ratio law has a lot to do with it. The nursing schools only produce 7,000 new grads a year so, a lot of those licenses are from people coming from out of...

  17. Pick up Malpractice! They went after my license.

    Sheri257 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    If that's what you want to do, go ahead. But don't be surprized if you lose or, even, go to jail. I would not want to take that chance with any judge.

  18. is it possible 2 afford a 3br/2ba house in cal?

    Sheri257 replied to warhawk's topic in California Nursing

    Ah ... that's true. In some desert areas, the pool water can get quite warm in summer. A friend of mine who lives closer to your area than I do has that same problem. I'm not sure why but our pool...

  19. Pick up Malpractice! They went after my license.

    Sheri257 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    1) Perjury 2) Judges don't like it when people try to play games and hold back information. And you definitely don't want the judge to be upset with you. If they're coming after you just because you...

  20. California CRNA Programs

    Sheri257 replied to CoCo612's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm not trying to get too off topic here but ... California is probably the most nurse friendly state in the country, IMO. 40,000 nurses haven gotten licenses here in just the last 18 months so, it...

  21. Pick up Malpractice! They went after my license.

    Sheri257 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. You have to tell them.

  22. Any advice for new grad in SOCA?

    Sheri257 replied to katnmouse's topic in General Nursing

    If you love trauma, I believe Arrowhead and Loma Linda are the main trauma centers that I know of in the Inland Empire. Loma Linda is level one, Arrowhead is level two ... which, from what I...

  23. TEXAS CRNA's Call to action. Stop the potential AA bill!

    Sheri257 replied to Outdoor1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm confused. If memory serves ... I thought AA's could already practice in Texas. What does this bill do that would make it any different?

  24. is it possible 2 afford a 3br/2ba house in cal?

    Sheri257 replied to warhawk's topic in California Nursing

    I'm in the High Desert close to the Cajon Pass so, we usually get enough marine layer to cool things down a bit. It can get down to the '80s even in summer. But, if there's no marine layer then it...

  25. is it possible 2 afford a 3br/2ba house in cal?

    Sheri257 replied to warhawk's topic in California Nursing

    We've never gotten up to 124 in the summer. I think 110 is about the worst we've had in my area but, if people are worried about desert heat in the summer ... just make sure you buy a house with a...