OC_An Khe

OC_An Khe

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  1. How can I show my appreciation to my preceptors? Any ideas?

    OC_An Khe replied to Amxixi29's topic in General Nursing

    In addition to the above, personally say how much they have helped you professionally and would like to continue the mentoring from them. Also, when it your turn to become a preceptor let them know...

  2. Backus Hospital or Lawrance and Memorial in CT???

    OC_An Khe replied to RN28MD's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    L&M is unionized, not sure about Backus. If that makes a difference to

  3. 1099 calculatro??

    OC_An Khe replied to alansmith52's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    There is no one formula. Best bet is to talk with CPA. But in general you need to pay both parts of FICA and medicaid taxes. Your individual tax rate depends totally on your own individual situation...

  4. Difference between Registry and PRN?

    OC_An Khe replied to SpiceChick01's topic in General Nursing

    They are definetly not the same. When you are a PRN you are employed by a specific hospital, SNf , et. al. and work exclusively for that employer. And are subject to their personnel policies. When...

  5. Being Cancelled

    OC_An Khe replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in General Nursing

    My union contract forbids the involuntary cancelling of shifts or involuntarily being placed on call. Your weekly salary is guaranteed. If there is a low census the hospital will ask for volunteers...

  6. Banner Hospitals to go to Uniforms

    OC_An Khe replied to WoosahRN's topic in General Nursing

    Is Banner making you pay for the uniforms or do you have to purchase them out of your own funds? If it's the latter I have a problem with

  7. Does your hospital offer a pension?

    OC_An Khe replied to ExCorporateRN's topic in General Nursing

    Pensions can be a two edged sword. They really only benefit you if you stay at one employer for a long time and do it at the end of your career. Being part time also decreases pension. The previous...

  8. Salaries, Working Condions, Unionize?

    OC_An Khe replied to cenote's topic in General Nursing

    If an individual employer will negotiate all your compensation and then sign an individual employment contract with you that is enforceable then a union is not needed. However, most if not all...

  9. Obese patients in disaster situations

    OC_An Khe replied to LynneFFRN's topic in General Nursing

    Are you talking about a Katrina like disaster or a more local one like a fire in the facility? Just a thought, but if you are in a true disaster situation, triage principles need to be accounted for....

  10. Mt. Sinai Hospital Chicago RN's Reject CNA/NNOC Representation

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

    It doesn't matter to me if the nurses vote for or against unionization at their facility. However, being a member in a Union has nothing to do with whether you are a professional or not. Some of the...

  11. National Health Care, Your Thoughts

    OC_An Khe replied to Medic15251's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Socialized medicine as done in Great Britain would not be my cup of tea. However, free market in health care also has inherent flaws and most if the industrialized world has come to this conclusion...

  12. Working x# of shifts in a row ...

    OC_An Khe replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    There are no legal limits that I know of. I used to routinely do 7 nights (8hr) shifts in a row but it always guaranteed me 2 days off in a row. I was much younger then. The discussion now is about...

  13. What's your average nurse to patient ratio?

    OC_An Khe replied to loricatus's topic in Emergency

    You need to find out if the ratio you have descibed is planned and permanent or temporary because of open positions, LOA, etc. If is is permanent I would begin looking for other employment and let the...

  14. How to maintain knowledge?

    OC_An Khe replied to ArmyKitten's topic in General Nursing

    You have hit on one of the paradoxes of the Nursing Profession. Entry level education for preparation for taking the boards (am I dating myself?) needs to be general and all encompassing. The work...

  15. Power to Influence Patient Care: Who Holds the Keys?

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

    Thank you for posting the links to these articles. Although it takes some time I would strongly recommend these articles to all RNs and students. Change within the health care delivery system and by...

  16. Insurance or no Insurance

    OC_An Khe replied to Nony's topic in General Nursing

    Never ever be without health insurance. See what it woould cost to buy an individual policy and subtract that cost from what you would earn as a PRN. You'll probably see that the job with benefits...

  17. Best ways to deal with the stress?

    OC_An Khe replied to HopeItWorksDNP's topic in Emergency

    Excersize does help, and I like Tai chi in particular to help calm the emotions. Talking with peers is also good advice but must be doen in such a way as not to dwell upon the negatives of the...

  18. staffing be acuity

    OC_An Khe replied to icunurse1955's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This will only change when the hospital culture changes. When nursing is no longer looked as a cost that needs to be controlled to nursing can be a revenue generator. Also when the accounting part of...

  19. Mrsa.....

    OC_An Khe replied to TeresaB930's topic in General Nursing

    Remember MRSA is a staph bacterium and it is not limited to growing only in health care settings or compromised patients. Anywhere any staph species can grow MRSA can be potentially found. It has long...

  20. Controversial Michael Moore Flick 'Sicko' Will Compare U.S. Health Care with Cuba's

    OC_An Khe replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If you haven't seen this movie, and I have, don't judge it by previous MM work. This work is

  21. Controversial Michael Moore Flick 'Sicko' Will Compare U.S. Health Care with Cuba's

    OC_An Khe replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I've recently seen a private veiwing of this film. I know MM can be controversial and I don't neccessarily agree with all his political veiws. This film, however, I highly recommend. That all people...

  22. Should a telemetry nurse be expected to float to a critical care unit?

    OC_An Khe replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Whenever you are floated to an area/ specialty that you are not fully qualified for be very cautious about accepting a patient assignment. Remember it is your assessment of qualifications that count...

  23. Money Matters article..your thoughts??

    OC_An Khe replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent scholarly article though a bit dry at times. Been part of medscape for a long time and do recommend it to all

  24. Physicians and Labor Support

    OC_An Khe replied to May_baby's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Actually my understanding of the OP was the MD wasn't banning the doula from the labor room, he was stating his position on who he would accept as a patient. He just wouldn't accept a patient who...

  25. What are the huge "DO NOT EVER DO" things that new nurses need to know about? calling

    OC_An Khe replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing

    The only really stupid question is the one you don't ask. Don't be afraid to ask about anything you are unsure of. Remember well your feelings as a new RN so that when you mentor some one later in...