vanlo001

vanlo001

NICU, PICU, adult med/surg, peds BMT

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  1. Stanford/LPCH contract negotiations

    vanlo001 posted a topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Top 10 reasons CRONA nurses must reject the hospitals "last, best, final offer". 10. The sign on bonus was specifically included to blind members to the hospitals ultimate agenda. It is a smooth move...

  2. Stanford/LPCH contract negotiations

    vanlo001 replied to vanlo001's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I absolutely never meant to take away from the fact that there are hard working RNs in every state and find that response odd. I've worked in many states and each group of nurses stood out in a...

  3. lvn new grad in sacramento ca area needs a job, HELP

    vanlo001 replied to mperalta_88's topic in General Nursing

    There's an LVN on my unit who graduated, found no jobs, and now works as a CNA. New grad RNs are also having an incredibly hard time. Maybe applying for CNA position will get you in the door. Yeah,...

  4. Being Sued / Losing License

    vanlo001 replied to Meraki's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    19 years, no one that was named in a suit or called to court, once I received a letter from a hospital where I worked that said my accurate and complete documentation of an event that led to...

  5. Stanford/LPCH contract negotiations

    vanlo001 replied to vanlo001's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Thanks Caliotter- but once you work here it is hard to walk away from the dedicated and hardworking

  6. BSN/MBA career opportunities?

    vanlo001 replied to GusM's topic in General Nursing

    I struggled with this question too. I'm in school now for my MSN/MBA. My advisor told me I could do the same thing with a BSN/MBA that I woulddo withMSN/MBA andit would take half the time (and half...

  7. Clinical ladders

    vanlo001 posted a topic in General Nursing

    How does your hospital recognize nurses. Most places I have start new nurses at RN I, advance nurses to RN IIs automatically then you must perform some leadership or committee roles to earn the RN III...

  8. Clinical ladders

    vanlo001 replied to vanlo001's topic in General Nursing

    Where do u work sunny Calif? U can just say the state and what part or the hospital name if your comfortable. That seems a very strict ladder. Are the roles for RN 4s different than the RN 2 or

  9. Basic travel nursing info

    vanlo001 replied to marissab208's topic in Travel

    Is there a preferred experience requirement? At least one year of experience on hospital in the specialty area they are looking for. I'd recommend at least 2 years of experience because travel nursing...

  10. Feeling Frustrated with New RN Job

    vanlo001 replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    I have oriented to countless jobs in countless states so I speak from experience: bite your tongue. Observe how they do it and even if you feel you know a better way now us not the time to bring it...

  11. Strong vs. weak RN

    vanlo001 replied to Ariyala's topic in General Nursing

    I have always hated the term Strong vs. Weak. However as a charge RN it is essential when planning staffing to consider skill mixes in order to even things out. You may not hear the term weak because...

  12. Pediatric Dosage Calculations...HELP!

    vanlo001 replied to ALCCRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It sounds like you have all the steps down. Perhaps someone else has advice but rest assured you more you do your job the easier and less stressful it becomes and these calcs will become second nature...

  13. Pediatric Dosage Calculations...HELP!

    vanlo001 replied to ALCCRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Are you talking about figuring mg/kg/minute or something like that or how figure out 50mg/kg when you have a patient who is 10kg and the vial is 100mg/ml. I'm just not sure what types of tips you are...

  14. Gift for Nurse Preceptor

    vanlo001 replied to Nicole2010's topic in General Students

    I think it is great that you want to recognize your preceptor. The foundation you receive from a preceptor is irreplaceable. I would go with a small gift- a nice dr grip pen, a gift card for a scrubs...

  15. question about narcotic dispensing

    vanlo001 replied to kappykatlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Your nursing license is on the line here. Think of it that way. When a patients discharged the meds need to go. Either with the patient or back to pharmacy. If it's still hanging out when the patient...

  16. Pediatric Dosage Calculations...HELP!

    vanlo001 replied to ALCCRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Your question is so vague... Just look up each drug your giving for recommended dosing. Understand how todo the

  17. My first rapid response (Sorry, this is long)

    vanlo001 replied to libbyjeanne's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good

  18. Hiring experienced nurses vs hiring new graduates

    vanlo001 replied to edogs334's topic in Nurse Management

    Oh my. Oh my. New grads take years to become proficient. Talk to a couple of nurses just off orientation they a scared s*it-less. And if they are not their ego is so big they don't realize what a...

  19. Buretrols or Not

    vanlo001 replied to ChrisF's topic in Pediatric

    Well that's interesting about the discrepency. We use buretrols with any drip medications (heparin, lasix, dopamine) and chemotherapy drugs that infuse over 24 hours. We also find our chemo infusions...

  20. SBAR for shift report

    vanlo001 replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I've used it in a few situations and it works if you know what to include under each heading. I'm sure you all know the deal behind it. It was developed at kaiser when it was noted that doctors are...

  21. Very disappointed in treatment by fellow co-workers

    vanlo001 replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In that particular situation I might have just gone it alone especially if my biggest obstacle was that I didn't know where half the supplies were. Are the residents the same? If they were I wouldn't...

  22. I'm working TWO full time jobs, crazy??

    vanlo001 replied to JomoNurse's topic in General Nursing

    It's an excellent way to buy a house or save up for a dream vacation. I've worked two fulltime jobs and it is doable but you do sacrifice. I found after a couple of years I need time for me even if...

  23. First Narc write up... can management do this to me?

    vanlo001 replied to nnestle's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Typical. Be grateful u have your job still. Reflect on what u could do better and how u plan toprevent yhos from happening in

  24. advice for a coworker

    vanlo001 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Your post doesn't make a lot of

  25. New diagnosis patient education

    vanlo001 posted a topic in Oncology

    Hi fellow nurses: I'm doing an evidenced based change project on empowering the bedside nurse to provide patient education for the newly diagnosed oncology patient. What are your thoughts or...