Keysnurse2008

Keysnurse2008

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  1. Scheduled meeting with manager, HR and union rep

    Keysnurse2008 replied to meadow85's topic in General Nursing

    good luck with whatever path you choose,...but please do not allow that facility to pay you for that sick time.....if you do allow them to pay you 4 the sick time ....well that is a slippery slope...

  2. Im a nurse! Not a doctor!!!

    Keysnurse2008 replied to ObamaRN08's topic in Patient Safety Issues

  3. Scheduled meeting with manager, HR and union rep

    Keysnurse2008 replied to meadow85's topic in General Nursing

    i still think this is ridiculous. this....is simple...if the op does not accept money for the sick time.....then she/he didnt benefit from it and it is not fraud. she could have been sick....then felt...

  4. Scheduled meeting with manager, HR and union rep

    Keysnurse2008 replied to meadow85's topic in General Nursing

    it really sounds like you are still just learning, and i would convey that to the college....if....they ever even contact you. i would definitely look closely at that last check you receive from...

  5. Scheduled meeting with manager, HR and union rep

    Keysnurse2008 replied to meadow85's topic in General Nursing

    i am...so sorry. i have to ask this though....did your facility have other types of leave other than "sick days"...did they have "personal days"...or pto days? if they did.....and you didnt specify or...

  6. Scheduled meeting with manager, HR and union rep

    Keysnurse2008 replied to meadow85's topic in General Nursing

    has the op found out what the facility wants to do? if not....i would turn in my notice now! because ....once that door is open at a facility they will find a reason to terminate you, bc....they can....

  7. Scheduled meeting with manager, HR and union rep

    Keysnurse2008 replied to meadow85's topic in General Nursing

    omg.....this is ridiculous! hello....does anyone remember the hippa law? wth was this manager thinking they do not have the legal right to " follow up" on you when you call in to make sure you are...

  8. Nurses will do the CNA job

    Keysnurse2008 replied to bongids's topic in General Nursing

    rn does not stand for rather not!. we do whatever needs to be

  9. Scheduled meeting with manager, HR and union rep

    Keysnurse2008 replied to meadow85's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad you have another job, bc this is the classic scenario of "how to fire an employee". A job,....no matter how well you like it......doesnt define WHO you are. So....dont stress.....the USA is...

  10. Excelsior College????

    Keysnurse2008 replied to MREYES1014's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i dont think they thought it was an online program, but ec does offer online chatrooms where nurse educators and other students can meet and network to study for tests. there are extra fees associated...

  11. Excelsior College????

    Keysnurse2008 replied to MREYES1014's topic in Online Distance Learning

    excelsior is wonderful, graduated there 12 years ago. i paid the extra to join the ec network and it was worth it bc i got to interact with other nurses who were taking/studyin g for the same exams as...

  12. Direct Entry Programs - work as an RN or NP?

    Keysnurse2008 replied to swhwang's topic in General Nursing

    duke is another institution that meets 100% of need. most msn/np programs are 2 year programs if..if you have a bsn in something else. i know vanderbilt university offers a direct entry program. i...

  13. Severe Respiratory Acidosis

    Keysnurse2008 replied to NHSbaseball32's topic in General Nursing

    i am suprised that he is neuro intact with a ph of 6.9 and pco2 that high that is such a deviation from his baseline gas. my question is....have you seen the documentation in the rr that shows what...

  14. Fired, need advice.

    Keysnurse2008 replied to JohnBearPA's topic in General Nursing

    do yourself a favor....call and schedule a time to speak to your director with baggage ticket in hand. tell him/her about the situation ...and if they wont let you sign up for fmla then tell them you...

  15. Nurses that change their jobs often. Is that common?

    Keysnurse2008 replied to 25yearsrn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    i think to stay competitive in nursing it is definitely not uncommon to do what you are doing! alot of time...when you stay at one place you dont find professional growth and occassionally they begin...

  16. Nurse fired for calling police

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Runman1914's topic in General Nursing

    Woody, ther are 2 sides to every story, but if you are saying that hospitals only fire nurses for stealing drugs or just cause.....that just isnt so. MOst states are at will states and they will fire...

  17. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    most employers grievance procedures are a joke, they are simply a dog and pony show unfortunately. i was wondering if any of you guys had seen the web site of americansmadandagry...here is a link that...

  18. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    :yeah:my heart goes out to you.it ...is a horrible position to be in. i have a non blurred sense of right/wrong and there are very few if any grey areas when it comes to patient safety. i did prevail...

  19. You know you're a neuro nurse if.....

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Elenaster's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    1.you Know What Neuro Breath Is 2.you Are On A First Name Basis With The Organ Donor Service Personell 3.you Can Explain The Differences In Sah Grades 1-5 So Simply That 1st Graders Can Understand

  20. retaliation or just coincidence?

    Keysnurse2008 replied to mtnmom's topic in General Nursing

    hmm...well they did offer you shifts it just wasnt what you wanted.that is what happens when you try to help facilities out by working unusual shifts...they sometimes start to "expect"...you to always...

  21. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

  22. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    hi...i promised you guys that id keep you informed of what happened in my case.it is over! i am probably one of the few that well documented eveything and took a proactive stance on recording...

  23. Immigration Status Questions To Expand To Healthcare?

    Keysnurse2008 posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    hi guys! i was wondering if i could get some input on your thoughts regarding where healthcare is heading with our illegal immigrants.in a town very near mine they have made our local sheriff's...

  24. Immigration Status Questions To Expand To Healthcare?

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    hmm..i am still not "sold" on the amnesty aspect. i feel like its rewarding illegal behavoir.also...we need to keep in mind...these guys are not seeking polotical assylum(msp?)...they are not in fear...

  25. Immigration Status Questions To Expand To Healthcare?

    Keysnurse2008 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Maybe ...you are correct.I just dont see how this problem got so big to begin with.I was speaking to a friend of mine in mgmt the other day and she said that her hospital lost 8.2 million dollars last...