OC_An Khe

OC_An Khe

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  1. Leaving Nursing

    OC_An Khe replied to KSjo88's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, you're ex military, so you know what being a short timer is, you'll get through the month because you can. That said, not all nursing positions are that toxic, sorry you got one of the poor...

  2. Question for you retired RNs

    OC_An Khe replied to Grobyc82's topic in Retired Nurses

    Half century in healthcare, 40 as an RN, retired 1 year ago. You definitely need a plan for what you want to do in retirement. Of course a lot depends on your health and time should be spent on...

  3. Is a public petition required?

    OC_An Khe replied to Jmar532's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Its a typical technique to judge the commitment of those that signed cards for the election. The union is fronting all the costs for the organizing drive and just making sure there is a return on...

  4. Why are so many nurses against unions?

    OC_An Khe replied to Icunicenurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Unions like corporations aren't inherently good or evil. It depends on how they are run both locally and nationally. That said after working with patients since 1968 i much prefer working in a...

  5. ACDF Anesthesia Techniques and PACU Pain Management-

    OC_An Khe replied to Nurse_Ratched's topic in PACU

    Long acting narcotics in these patients is very useful. Particularly if they are chronic pain patients and routinely take opiates daily on a routine basis, you need to "catch them up" to their daily...

  6. Kindred Nurses Set to Strike Over Conditions, Not Heebie-Jeebies

    OC_An Khe replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Remember on this Labor Day weekend all the work and sacrifice union members have done in the past. Collective action works in obtaining worthwhile goals. Support our union Brothers and Sisters in...

  7. Please explain how union hospitals do it.

    OC_An Khe replied to Libby1987's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Unions are can be either effective or ineffective depending on many factors. However unions do give you the legal ability to influence the priorities the employer sets in their decision making with...

  8. Sure didn't expect this!

    OC_An Khe replied to thegreenmile's topic in Retired Nurses

    Haven't seen this mentioned yet, what about travel nursing. Our facility has used them in the past and a lot of the RNs were in your age

  9. The Story of Jahi Continues

    OC_An Khe replied to EaglesWings21's topic in Nursing News

    When will this ever end.....? The body needs to catch up with her

  10. Judge says Affinity Medical Center must reinstate nurse, recognize union

    OC_An Khe replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Sometimes justice is slow but it does work when you are in the

  11. Declined Union Enrollment

    OC_An Khe replied to FloFollower's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Tell them the truth, I worked at a Union Hospital and was not a member, therefor had no involvement.. Curious if it is even legal to discriminate employment because of past union involvement. Any...

  12. Centralized Scheduling SUCKS

    OC_An Khe replied to sanfran1234's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    The type of scheduling used is dependent on the resources, size and collective bargaining agreements, in a given hospital. What works for one institution may not work for another. Scheduling should...

  13. The "increase minimum wage" issue.

    OC_An Khe replied to shermrn's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    When minimum wage levels are increased, that usually recalibrate all wages upward. So by assisting in the dialogue for minimum wage increases, the Union is also indirectly working to raise the wages...

  14. pt received the wrong blood

    OC_An Khe replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Was a root cause analysis done? Errors of this magnitude usually are system errors not personnel errors. Also punishing individuals before this type of analysis is done just leads to under reporting...

  15. Why Wages Are Stagnant

    OC_An Khe replied to chuckster's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Everyones compensation has been shrinking for decades. Not only in direct wages/salaries but also your indirect compensation with regard to pensions healthcare costs etc. Yes I would take

  16. Why Wages Are Stagnant

    OC_An Khe replied to chuckster's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Chuckster thanks for the link, excellent article that should be read by

  17. Union Intent on Improving the Lot of Nurses Nationwide

    OC_An Khe replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Just a reminder that Unions don't organize workers. Workers organize themselves as a result of their EMPLOYERS BEHAVIOR and the vehicle they use to organize is a UNION. As to retirement benefits, if...

  18. Ebola: Why Respiratory Protection MUST Be Worn

    OC_An Khe replied to MissyWrite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Just a thank you to MissyWrite for your posts and macawake for your awesome post. Shows the difference between free market health care in the US and

  19. A New Day Dawns and No One is Diagnosed in the USA

    OC_An Khe replied to RNSue's topic in Disaster Preparation

    But the incubation period is at least 21 days, thats when its time to celebrate. I'll take the 3 days though

  20. BSN Only? Give me a break!!

    OC_An Khe replied to michaelvgrigsby's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have been caring for patients since 1968, shortly after the ANA came forth with their position that the entry level for RN be a BSN. The profession has evolved since then from being almost...

  21. Ebola: Why Respiratory Protection MUST Be Worn

    OC_An Khe replied to MissyWrite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    We all know that Ebola is deadly and that all health care providers are at risk when they care for an infected patient. But that is a risk we ethically agree to when we enter this profession. That...

  22. is anyone else being laid off, reduced hours, etc?

    OC_An Khe replied to ceccia's topic in General Nursing

    ACA has helped some states while others have failed to utilize the Act to its fullest potential. Insurance coverages have changed with many people being forced into high deductible plans (outside of...

  23. Patients need a nurse, not a computer

    OC_An Khe replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    And some medical schools are no longer teaching the use of a stethoscope but relying on ultra sound to pick up lung sounds and heart

  24. Surrendering RN Scope!

    OC_An Khe replied to jegalink's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Billing is an important component of this issue. But deskilling of RNs has been going on for LONG TIME. Respiratory, physical therapy, nutrition are just a few examples of what was once under the...

  25. SCOTUS

    OC_An Khe posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Okay, SCOTUS has ruled on Hobby Lobby and contraception and also on the IL. healthcare workers and agency fee, any thoughts? To me the ruling on Hobby Lobby reverse previous SCOTUS ruling which always...