mimib,rn

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1. Ohio U students--Am I crazy? I want to finish! Taking 2 1/2 classes at once!

   mimib,rn replied to fostercatmom's topic in Ohio University

   I know you are trying to finish as quick as possible, but that looks like a miserable summer! Due to where those nursing classes fall on the rotation, I would still try to get them done in the...

2. Mandatory OT

   mimib,rn replied to jodyangel's topic in General Nursing

   I think it depends on labor laws in your state. I practice in PA, so there are laws that help protect nurses from mandatory overtime. PASNAP | Pennsylvania’s Law Against Mandatory

3. Mandatory OT

   mimib,rn replied to jodyangel's topic in General Nursing

   Mandatory overtime is when they have no other choice but to make you stay later than your assigned shift. You probably are signing a voluntary overtime slip that indicate both parties are in...

4. Roll Call 4580 Leadership, Starting 3/25/13

   mimib,rn replied to NBanasz1's topic in Ohio University

   I disagree with using box 28.1 to figure out staffing using the given FTE number in the assignment. This calculation tells you how many FTEs are required. Being that the FTE number is given to us in...

5. Roll Call 4580 Leadership, Starting 3/25/13

   mimib,rn replied to NBanasz1's topic in Ohio University

   I think I've found a formula to help convert FTEs into person shifts. Page 16 shows how to calculate total direct FTE hours into shifts per day. I don't think it accounts for nonproductive time. It...

6. Roll Call 4580 Leadership, Starting 3/25/13

   mimib,rn replied to NBanasz1's topic in Ohio University

   I've found how to find the FTEs using the equation, but I am still unable to figure out staffing patterns using the provided FTEs. The equations in the book show you how much staff you need based on...

7. This is a discussion on Ohio University RN to BSN - NRSE 4550 -Evidence based practic

   mimib,rn replied to Frills's topic in Ohio University

   Click on the AHRQ link in the DB instructions. You can select any topic that interests you. Once you click on that subject, there will be report summaries. Choose three of the reports and follow...