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  1. Feds won't warn parents about vaccine

    fiestynurse replied to WyomingRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Regardless of what the CDC decides, it is still up to each individual doctor to educate the parent regarding this and obtain informed consent. Always have a parent sign a consent form before every...

  2. CA Correctional Nursing(CDC); RN vs MTA

    fiestynurse replied to Gent's topic in Correctional

    If you are interested in Correctional Health Care, you would be better off applying at one of the jails. Where in Calfornia are

  3. What Happened to Big Sign-on Bonuses?

    fiestynurse replied to allsmiles's topic in General Nursing

    Sign-On Bonuses: The Cure for Staffing Shortages? By: Megan Malugani From: Monster.com - November 2003 What health professional wouldn't be tempted by the prospect of a juicy sign-on bonus? A quick...

  4. really quick résumé question...

    fiestynurse replied to Kudra's topic in Nursing Career

    Absolutely put RN after your name on a

  5. IL Supreme Court Rules Only Nurses Can Testify on the Standard of Care for Nurses

    fiestynurse replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Here is an excellent site that explains what the legal standard of care is for nurses:

  6. IL Supreme Court Rules Only Nurses Can Testify on the Standard of Care for Nurses

    fiestynurse replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Peeps, with all due respect, because you seem like a bright person, you are confused about this issue. As a member of TAANA, I suggest that you obtain a copy of the ruling and read it thoroughly...

  7. What Happened to Big Sign-on Bonuses?

    fiestynurse replied to allsmiles's topic in General Nursing

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  8. Shared Governance

    fiestynurse replied to nursemary9's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You didn't get me "mad" - music. You have put me in to your stereotype of the angry, unprofessional union nurse, which I am not. The nurses that brought the union in to your hospital met in secret...

  9. Shared Governance

    fiestynurse replied to nursemary9's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Music - Give me a break! When I said "we" I was referring to the California Nurses Association breaking away from the ANA. The ANA preferred not to use collective bargaining as a means for...

  10. Shared Governance

    fiestynurse replied to nursemary9's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Shared Governance was a concept that started about 20 years ago. It was suppose to empower nurses and include them in the decision making. The organizational structure generally consists of four...

  11. On-Call Pay

    fiestynurse replied to nellie_nurse812's topic in Operating Room

    $4-5.00/hr is the average on-call pay here in

  12. Need to Know ASAP: California: Unions

    fiestynurse replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately there is a shortage of Masters prepared nursing instructors and not enough money being spent to expand these programs. Even so, a large percentage of new nurses leave the profession...

  13. interview clothes

    fiestynurse replied to tonchitoRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would not wear the same dress. Why not wear one of your nursing uniforms. One of your nicer scrub sets would be

  14. Psychiatric RN position at a Correctional facility?

    fiestynurse replied to cindyrn1's topic in Correctional

    I only know the salaries in California. ($25-35/hr) Is the facility privatized? What company will you be working for? Make sure that you ask about the orientation that you will receive. Let them...

  15. Resigning....Retaliation a BIG possibility! What do I do?????

    fiestynurse replied to cindyrn1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am going to be blunt here. I have followed most of your posts this year. You have stated that you have been fired, black balled, reported to the BON, injured on the job, unable to find a job, quit...

  16. Need to Know ASAP: California: Unions

    fiestynurse replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    Yeh! A nursing shortage that they

  17. Team Nursing, Does it work???

    fiestynurse replied to nurse lucky's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Team Nursing does not work in the current health care environment, where patients are more acutely ill and their care is complex. In the "old days" of team nursing you might have 10 patients on your...

  18. Help With Contractions, 3 Days Now

    fiestynurse replied to edib1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You say "When times are rough just let out a YeeHaw!" Does this mean you will be yelling "YeeHaw!" while in labor. You may want to warn the L&D staff about that.

  19. Psychiatric RN position at a Correctional facility?

    fiestynurse replied to cindyrn1's topic in Correctional

    Big demand for Psych RNs and NPs in Corrections. Unfortunately, jails and prisons have become our new treatment facilities for the mentally ill. Most of the nurses that I know who do this type of...

  20. Need to Know ASAP: California: Unions

    fiestynurse replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    No, the whole state is not unionized. However, the CNA and SEIU (Nursing unions) just joined forces and the vision is for a statewide union. Northern California is more unionized than Southern...

  21. What would happen if someone accepted an offer from a hospital, anesthesia groups ect

    fiestynurse replied to Roland's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    JSB - You are awesome! I am sure that you will find a way to become a CRNA without jeopardizing your integrity. Best Wishes to

  22. we've been having heated - but not yet angry - discussions

    fiestynurse replied to IowaCindy's topic in General Nursing

    Love your web site zenman. I just e-mailed it to a few of my fellow health care advocates. -

  23. disciplinary nightmare

    fiestynurse replied to rosieposie's topic in General Nursing

    Here's an interesting website that you may want to check out:

  24. we've been having heated - but not yet angry - discussions

    fiestynurse replied to IowaCindy's topic in General Nursing

    The biggest drain on health care is not the legal system. It is our privatized health care system and the greedy insurance companies. Look at the research:...

  25. What would happen if someone accepted an offer from a hospital, anesthesia groups ect

    fiestynurse replied to Roland's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Important attributes of a Professional nurse include, honesty, integrity, and commitment. Intentionally breaking an employment contract will come back to bite you! It shows your character! Even if...