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  1. RN returning to hospital work in Dayton, Ohio

    PsychRNOhio replied to misty320's topic in Ohio Nursing

    jmgrn65 Can you say which on yours is without compromising your

  2. Got slapped by pt. Staff splitting. Need feedback.

    PsychRNOhio replied to wonderbee's topic in Psychiatric

    If the client is considered competent, file criminal charges. People with personality disorders act out by

  3. Do you need to carry your personal cell phone while at work?

    PsychRNOhio replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I understand why facilities feel the need for a policy. I had an employee's telephone ring twice withn a 10" period while I was filling out official paperwork. She chatted and casually added "I'm in...

  4. VA Nurses

    PsychRNOhio replied to missippygirl's topic in Nursing Career

    I heartily recommend the VA system. Not only is the money good, the vacation time for RNs is fantastic (26 days/yr), you can choose what type of nursing (LTC, acute med, surgery, psych, homehealth,...

  5. How short-staffed is short staffed?????

    PsychRNOhio replied to rn4ever?'s topic in Patient Safety Issues

    When in doubt, work for the federal government VA Hospitals have minimum staffing levels--and add additonal staff as

  6. Do you get to drop working weekends after working for your hospital with seniority?

    PsychRNOhio replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    We have a union contract. Every employee is guaranteed an average of every 3rd weekend off-- 17 per yr Many RNs prefer to work--we get paid 25% premium pay for every Sat or Sun

  7. team building

    PsychRNOhio replied to petra's topic in Nurse Management

    I agree with RN1989. Enforced team activities are a debacle waiting to happen. Asking input is always good but don't expect it all to be positive. With this small a facility/staff/ it's bound to be a...

  8. Nightmare situation.

    PsychRNOhio replied to FlyingScot's topic in Nurse Management

    I think you are wise to seek other employment. I am curious- are you a new nurse to this unit? Are your proficiencies yearly? Or are you on probation (like first yr of employment?)...

  9. Who's Responsible?

    PsychRNOhio replied to showtime1970's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Insist on a narcotic count before the off going shift leaves and one before you leave. Never say a drug was wasted if you didn't see it done. Be aware that clients will deliberately distract you in...

  10. O'Bleness Hospital "No openings to the public" for hiring????

    PsychRNOhio replied to p2o8's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Many hospitals are hiring from in-house first. Are you aware of the joking title "Oh Bless Me" Hospital??? Last first person story from there was when a doc perfed the OU School of Journalism's bowel...

  11. working with little staff--suggestions?

    PsychRNOhio replied to aloevera's topic in Psychiatric

    Protect yourself! Document, documen, document! Every shift that is shirt staffed. A quick note to the supervisor in terms of I am concerned about the safety of the clients and staff due to... specify...

  12. ETOH Safety

    PsychRNOhio replied to askater11's topic in General Nursing

    We consider these clients 1:1 and pay the OT to

  13. Nurses Week

    PsychRNOhio replied to meandrog02's topic in General Nursing

    Our nursing administration provides a special luncheon, meals for the off tours. The staff physicians? HUH? Nurses week? The moonlighters? Flowers There will be an awards ceremony with honord...

  14. OHIO Nurses what part of Ohio are you from and what kind of nurse are you/will you be

    PsychRNOhio replied to GrnHonu99's topic in Ohio Nursing

    South central Ohio Psychiatry and Administration Diploma grad with late BSN (Ohio U) Daughter in law is LPN in

  15. nurse to patient ratio laws ohio

    PsychRNOhio replied to nursecompassion's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I work in the VA system. While using acuity numbers, there are also set minimum staffing numbers. This is for both acoute and long term care. The private community hospital has lost several nurses...

  16. Calling Docs by their first name...

    PsychRNOhio replied to zamboni's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the doc. Some feel the need to hear a title; some are comfortable in the skin. I usually ask "What do you prefer to be called?' And we call docs by title to clients, with

  17. Crossing professional boundary.

    PsychRNOhio replied to helen21186's topic in General Nursing

    There have been several in our facilities over the years. One NA married a client and ended up in debt over her ears when he absconded with all her credit cards... One RN took home a borderline that...

  18. Time allowed for medication administration changing.

    PsychRNOhio replied to veegeern's topic in General Nursing

    We use computer barcode medication administraion (BCMA) This covers the 1hr 59" period. If you're early or trying to give the med later, it automatically asks for an explanation. The joy of BCMA is,...