OC_An Khe

OC_An Khe

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  1. What? I can't put my mom in a nursing home!

    OC_An Khe replied to chuchie's topic in General Nursing

    Yes this is a dificult situation. Do look into all types of govenment assistance. Look for help for yourself also. Sometimes a live in aide is less expensive then a nursing home and or assisted...

  2. Help...back from Iraq and miserable

    OC_An Khe replied to kmftiko's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome back and thank you. I didn't have a smooth time when I returned from time in Vietnam many years ago but you do work through it. Yes the world did change while I was in the service but just...

  3. You Know You're an Old(er) Nurse If . . .

    OC_An Khe replied to hollyvk's topic in General Nursing

    There weren't codes as cpr hadn't been approved yet. Hoppers for the bed pans. Resharpening hypodermic needles. Taking a blood pressure was the MDs responsibility not the nurses (forget about any type...

  4. Is there REALLY a nursing shortage?

    OC_An Khe replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

    After reading numerous threads on this topic and suggestions on how to fix the problem I've reached a simple conclusion. RN would stay at the bedside if they were given the appropriate resources to...

  5. Is there REALLY a nursing shortage?

    OC_An Khe replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

    The demographics are clearly in favor of the shortage continuing and probably growing. It doesn't matter if there is a over supply of licensed RN or not. The real supply is the number of RNs willing...

  6. No Holiday Pay?

    OC_An Khe replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Worked both Union and non union and have always received differntial equal to time and one half or double time (depending on holiday) for actual hours worked. This was also earned while on PTO...

  7. 'Uniform' Dress Code

    OC_An Khe replied to fromtheheartRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have a problem with a dress code per se, professionals should know how to dress appropriately for the situation. By the way do they have set colors for the MDs? Maybe instead of white lab...

  8. Questions for breastfeeding nurses...

    OC_An Khe replied to landonsles's topic in General Nursing

    Just a word of encouragement from a non breast feeding RN, being of the male gender. I have worked with many a new Mom who needed to pump during their work schedule and there was never a problem with...

  9. CONTINUED IN WHAT IS THE MAJOR REASON Why are they all leaving?

    OC_An Khe replied to artistnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Major Al...well said and very true. Beside everything that posters have said about taking care of yourself there are two comments that I would like to add to this thread. First, you are legally...

  10. Help on calculating annual salary

    OC_An Khe replied to CRV's topic in General Nursing

    Simple. Figure your base hours worked per year, that's 36 x 52 = 1872. that equals how many hours a year you will work without overtime. 1872 x 15 = $28,080. Add the number of weeknd shifts you will...

  11. Getting Paid $$ for End-of-Shift Overtime?

    OC_An Khe replied to nyforlove's topic in General Nursing

    Never never never work off the clock. Besides not being compensated for work you are legally entitled too, your personal liability increases dramatically. No workers comp. coverage, liability for...

  12. Changing Job within the "golden year"

    OC_An Khe replied to twinmommy+2's topic in General Nursing

    Go for

  13. LPN to RN through testing?

    OC_An Khe replied to mc3's topic in General Nursing

    No, I don't think this is a good idea. In addition to many good points mentioned above, in some states LPN training has zero clinical time in a hospital setting. Albeit not all RN jobs are in the...

  14. Terror in the OR- please advise !!!

    OC_An Khe replied to jd494's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto all of the above, I would also include writting to the hospital risk manager. Writting to the Board of irectors can also be

  15. staffing ratio

    OC_An Khe replied to reenti's topic in General Nursing

    ASPAN (American Society of Peri-Anesthesia Nurses) has standards regarding this situation. I would go there first. Also kids can vastly increase acuity in Phase 1 recovery peroid and are usually 1:1...

  16. What is the best way to win the battle for unit differentials?

    OC_An Khe replied to NeedyourhelpRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in crtical care nursing for over a quarter of a century. I have nevner found differentials (based on being employed in a specific unit only) to be effective in the long run for retention...

  17. Question about Mandated OT

    OC_An Khe replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    Essentially mandatory OT is an issue either determined by state law (some states outlaw it while others severely restrict its use) or your employers policies in absence of state law. Regardless of...

  18. But they want to die?

    OC_An Khe replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    I would refer these patients to the hospitals ethics

  19. Let's play I Remember When.....

    OC_An Khe replied to RNSue's topic in General Nursing

    Da Nang lung, now that I haven't heard since '69 in the Central

  20. Disposable IV Canunulation Sets

    OC_An Khe replied to kaletra's topic in General Nursing

    We use the disposable sets all the time. The IV cannula, hep lok, and flushes are not part of the set. I like them and have no difficulty with

  21. NYC: To Join a Union or NOT?

    OC_An Khe replied to nyforlove's topic in General Nursing

    Some times it is better doing your own reseach then depending on your school for career counciling. You are on the right track with your comparisons. Although compensation should be a major concern...

  22. Do you have a union? Should nurses strike?

    OC_An Khe replied to glenwood's topic in General Nursing

    In answer to the question why Union hospitals need travelers is simple. Its a supply and demand equation and cost per RN, particularly in California, because of legally mandated ratios. There aren't...

  23. trouble finding a job in ICU in CT

    OC_An Khe replied to Dawn7's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Living in Newtown i would look first at Bridgeport and Norwalk Hospitals. Both these if memory serves correctly are associated with CRNA programs. Danbury would be my next choice. St Raephels in New...

  24. Hospital policy vs. nurse's union contract

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

    First talk with your union representative and file a greivance. Your manager may or may nnot be giving you accurrate information. She may not have even talked with anyone about it. It has been my...

  25. How do you all feel about volunteers???

    OC_An Khe replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

    Just a thought, what other, non hospital, money making employers have non paid positions and get their labor done for nothing? And don't get in trouble with the labor