OC_An Khe

OC_An Khe

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  1. Asn/bsn?

    OC_An Khe replied to dillinger's topic in General Nursing

    It really doesn't matter what entry level education you have chosen to start your nursing career at. However to have the most opportunities and the ability to take advantage of those opportunities...

  2. Do nurses really eat their young?

    OC_An Khe replied to Jayla's topic in General Nursing

    The post by Blue Eyes has good and sound advice. A far as eating our young I have heard and observed it for nearly 40 years. Unfortuneately it has become part of the Nursing Culture. And only the new...

  3. I need help with a managment paper about answering call lights

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

    Actually there is only one way to insure that call lights are answered in a timely fashion and that is to have both adequate staffing and dedicated hard working

  4. A question about older uniform styles

    OC_An Khe replied to Ariko's topic in International Nursing

    Is it the way we dress that gives us our recognition, pride and sense of accomplishment? Or is what we do on a daily basis that is the source of our professional pride and satisfaction? Did love...

  5. NLN-The Future of Nursing Education: Ten Trends to Watch

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

    Karen, Thanks for posting this interesting article. It does show that RN's need a well rounded education and a life long education to deal with the next 40-50 years of professional work and

  6. Team Nursing

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

    All told I think this is a lousy idea. You are creating two levels of responsibilities and not based on competency and licsense but rather on who can work the longer shift, 8 vs 12. It is not "team...

  7. Is this a joke? Please give your opinions...

    OC_An Khe replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    Yes it is low for CT. Wouldn't even considerate

  8. Pronouncing "JCAHO"

    OC_An Khe replied to dianacs's topic in General Nursing

    The above posts have it correct for "formal"speaking. In less formal atmosphere many refer to it as "joke

  9. New BUSH Overtime TakeBack Law

    OC_An Khe replied to alatta58's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Back to the original topic. Workers who are paid hourly receive OT based on law. This change involves who can be exempt and who isn't. Exempt means you are not required to be covered by the time and...

  10. A Veteran(nurse) defending a Veteran!!

    OC_An Khe replied to alatta58's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well said, as another Vietnam vet I feel the "swift boat vets" have done a terrible disservice to all vets and to our political process. The GOP members that have now ruthlessly attacked 3 very...

  11. Black Monday, August 23, 2004

    OC_An Khe replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Just remember that an employer,unless preclided by a union contract, can change your compensation from hourly to salary any time they wish too. Don't be so sure that you can not lose your OT if you...

  12. New overtime law "myths and facts" Yes, hourly RNs are affected

    OC_An Khe replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Unless you are covered by a Union contract, an employer can change you from hourly compenstion to salary any time they wish to. There goes your OT rights. That said I don't think in the current job...

  13. The BIG word - RETENTION!!!!!

    OC_An Khe replied to RNPATL's topic in Nurse Management

    To over simplify the answer, treat professionals as professionals. And not with lip service. Treat all nurses equally especially with scheduling. Don't favor one because they work extra. Some people...

  14. Retention and Recruitment Commitee

    OC_An Khe replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    You need to be economically competitive with other areas of Nursing. This includes not only salary but retirement and other benefits. If you don't at least do this then nurses won't even begin to...

  15. What can we do to improve working conditions in Nursing homes?

    OC_An Khe replied to Destinystar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    S Simple, increase reimbursement from medicaid. The increased income to the facility can be directed towards salaries. Then all levels of caregivers salaries can be increased....Oh I forgot, the...

  16. What does a Respiratory Therapist Do That An RN Can't?

    OC_An Khe replied to steve0123's topic in MICU, SICU

    History history history. This is another example of RNs giving up portions of ther original professional responsibilities to allow the formation of other professions/careerers in health care, many of...

  17. What does a Respiratory Therapist Do That An RN Can't?

    OC_An Khe replied to steve0123's topic in MICU, SICU

    History history history. This is another example of RNs giving up portions of ther original professional responsibilities to allow the formation of other professions/careerers in health care, many of...

  18. Differences between male ER nurses and Females?

    OC_An Khe replied to TraumaInTheSlot's topic in Emergency

    Curious...why even ask the

  19. Differences between male ER nurses and Females?

    OC_An Khe replied to TraumaInTheSlot's topic in Emergency

    Curious...why even ask the

  20. The News We Don't Hear

    OC_An Khe replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Government, Military

    No one will know how Iraq is doing for a generation. As for not hearing about the statue from the Liberal Media, I also didn't here about it from the conservative media either. Moving the statue to...

  21. What can I do with my BSN that Assoc. RN's can't?

    OC_An Khe replied to doodlebug914's topic in General Nursing

    It is only a big issue if you let it become one. As far as bedside nursing is concerned an RN is an RN and it doesn't matter how that particular RN was educated. However, you can do far more with your...

  22. Where Have All the Nurses Gone?

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

    All things are relative, are nursing enrollments going up? Yes but compared to years ago the number of new RN students is still considerably lower.Also the pace of creation of new RNs is not keep up...

  23. Is Nursing really an Art and a Science

    OC_An Khe replied to GracefulRN's topic in General Nursing

    I know this response is an oversimplification but it does sum up my opinion of over three decades in direct patient care. Nursing is definetly a science. The practise of nursing is an

  24. Legal Question....

    OC_An Khe replied to mariamilwaukee's topic in General Nursing

    Simply put, yes its

  25. hospital cutting benifits

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

    -jt summed it up nicely. I also wouldn't