clvlpn34

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1. Pa hospital system won't hire smokers

   clvlpn34 replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

   The Cleveland Clinic has done it (not for Doctor though) ...they closed up the McDonalds in the lobby too...guess I agree with the one poster who said ...wait til they check your BMI!

2. amount of overtime available

   clvlpn34 replied to meaton1421's topic in General Nursing

   They avoid OT at my LTC as much as possible. If you pick up a open shift and a prn or part-timer picks it up you will be cancelled. You can't switch with someone if it results in OT. If you are in OT and census is low you go home first...Happy Holida...

3. Nurses Christmas Party

   clvlpn34 replied to okienurse66's topic in General Nursing

   It is always fun to give out good natured gag awards...like most likely to end up with "god knows what" on their scrubs at the end of the shift, easiest handwriting to read,best paging voice etc...nothing harmful just fun. Alcohol helps too..

4. vacation buyout in lieu of time off

   clvlpn34 posted a topic in General Nursing

   My LTC will buy our vacation for .50 on the dollar in lieu of taking our vacation time off next year. Is 1/2 a good deal for a buyout?

5. Patient to Nurse Ratios: What are yours?

   clvlpn34 replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

   Ohio Cleveland (suburb) Long Term Care 25 when full (21 at this time) 7-3

6. giving no judgement , opinion..just the facts

   clvlpn34 replied to clvlpn34's topic in General Nursing

   yes DNR-CC is comfort care A&Ox3 on admission,I assume he signed it.

7. giving no judgement , opinion..just the facts

   clvlpn34 posted a topic in General Nursing

   My Resident at a LTC facility was hoarse, had a cough and was very stiff and weak...just didn't look right...glanced at code status and called family (resident had a DNR-CC) ...Family stated they wanted to be aggresive and I obtained a order to send ...