just1 MSN

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1. Downstaffing

   just1 posted a topic in General Nursing

   My hospital sends the staff home when the census is down. I work 36 hours per week, and have been sent home 1 or 2 days per week. Can I apply for unemployment since I am not getting the 36 hours per week that I was hired for? I live in Ohio.

2. taking FMLA on intermittent basis...anyone done this?

   just1 replied to rehab nurse's topic in General Nursing

   Sure--you are allowed to take up to 12 weeks of FMLA annually provided you complete the correct forms, have worked at a place for 12 months, etc. I have a nurse who takes FMLA a few days at a time to care for a handicapped child. She reports off "F...

3. Thinking of becoming a nurse administrator (repost)

   just1 replied to nububare's topic in General Nursing

   I agree--you need the clinical experience as well as the education to enter a management position and especially for a position in administration. I worked 12 years as a staff RN then another 9 years in UR, Asst Head Nurse, Head Nurse positions befo...

4. Graduation gift for new nurse

   just1 replied to st4304's topic in New Nurse

   How about a nice stethoscope or a watch with a second hand?

5. hiring and interviewing

   just1 replied to lilywater's topic in General Nursing

   I'd call her if she told you to. Could they have checked your references and/or job application and found out that you had an attendance problem, changed jobs frequently, etc? "Would you rehire her?" is a legitimate question when checking reference...

6. Rotating shifts

   just1 replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

   Are you able to make schedule requests? Ask to work 2 or 3 night shifts in a row, then be off at least 2 days before coming back to work. Should help.:zzzzz

7. Have been offered a Day position

   just1 replied to dreamingofbeing's topic in General Nursing

   Days are busier--baths, meals, physician rounds, visitors, tests, etc. But you have the extra support of a Unit Clerk, management, etc. Try it--it's worth it to get back on a "normal" schedule of sleeping nights.

8. NUrsing research topics please!

   just1 replied to henryross's topic in General Nursing

   If you are interested in studies on alcohol and health, how about: - Maternal alcohol use and effect of infant birth weight - Alcohol use and effect on cardiac health. Difference between red and white wine? - Alcohol use and breast cancer risk.

9. Sigma Theta Tau- life long membership??

   just1 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

   SFSN is right on the money. I am a member of Sigma Theta Tau and was on the Board of my chapter for years. Big complaint was members who are inducted and no longer pay their dues. But once a member, always a member whether you pay your dues or not...

10. Utilization Management LPN/LVN Salary Question ...

    just1 replied to caprisonne's topic in LPN/LVN

    Find out what staff nurses in your area are making and take it from there. I worked in UR in the mid-90s, made $4000-5000 less per year than staff nurses supposedly because we worked no weekends/evenings/holidays, no lifting or exposure to body flui...

11. Critique my 2 interview questions :) Thanks!

    just1 replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    An easy way to handle the "What are your weaknesses" question is to point out the obvious. For example, if you are a new graduate, you could ackowledge that you have limited (or no) actual work experience but emphasize your clinical experiences in s...

12. Listing Credentials After Name

    just1 replied to Summaboy's topic in General Nursing

    I received my MSN from a private university where all of the instructors listed their name, followed by their degree, then their RN. The thought--they can take away my RN but not my MSN. I don't plan on losing either one though! Hope this helps.

13. Nursing Research Ideas

    just1 replied to Kate624's topic in General Nursing

    Heparin usage is a biggie with Joint Commission. How about looking into whether IV lines can be maintained with NS flushes instead of with heparinized flushes? While I know that many facilities have done away with heparin and flush their lines (PIC...

14. Physicians & Signing Telephone Orders

    just1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work in a small hospital without computerized order entry. Is anyone having luck getting the physicians to note the date & time when they sign their telephone orders within 48 hours? I think that the physicians here are boycotting the whole iss...