OC_An Khe

OC_An Khe

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  1. DEA Attempting to Reclassify Hydrocodone

    OC_An Khe replied to PA-C in Texas's topic in Emergency

    Why don't we just decriminalize all drugs. That would solve a lot of

  2. Fair Labor Standards Definition

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

    This unfortuneately is not a situation where tact will help you obtain what is rightfully yours. No amount of tack is going to prevent this employer from doing what is right and not be angry. Do you...

  3. What do you think about dating your coworkers?

    OC_An Khe replied to BGSUstudent's topic in General Nursing

    If someone fool around at work, eventually one becomes the

  4. Fair Labor Standards Definition

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

    Katillac If you are paid hourly then they are required to pay you for all hours worked. All the time you describe in last post is time required to be

  5. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

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

    I think it is a good idea and about time. It should have no impact on the shortage and in fact may help releive the shortage in the long

  6. Fair Labor Standards Definition

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

    The easiest way to find out if you are covered is to make a complaint to the Feds. Explain to them that you are an hourly employee that is being told to work without getting paid either straight time...

  7. wage negotiation?

    OC_An Khe replied to Friendly1's topic in General Nursing

    In answer to your question about sign on bonuses the answer it is always correct to ask. It is also correct to ask /negotiate starting salary. How successful you are depends on a few things. But...

  8. Skills in the We

    OC_An Khe replied to tknrn's topic in Emergency

    Certification programs like CEN TNCC for continuing education should be highly encouraged. Entry level competencies a good but its the continuing competencies that are really

  9. Going to be a grandfather!

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

    Now trhe fun begins....Also being a grandparent is your reward (some would say revenge) for surviving the teenage

  10. IV Fentanyl use on Med/Surg Unit

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

    Nilepoc Your point about epidural fentanyl is well taken. I included epidural infusions as no matter what drug is used epidurally it requires more frequent assessments then the traditional PO/IM...

  11. Missouri....an at will State. But why should our license be turned in too?

    OC_An Khe replied to cindyrn1's topic in Nursing Career

    There are a few thoughts on your post. First the BON of all states are not in existence to protect Nurses but rather the public. They are usually not friends of Nurses. Secondly, a Union can help...

  12. New Nurse Salary

    OC_An Khe replied to murnahan5's topic in First Year After Licensure

    TMnurse is essentiallycorrect about RN's and OT. The change doesn't effect RNs but does effect LPN's techs, etc. Is there a little election year hype? Well maybe but the proposal to change OTand the...

  13. IV Fentanyl use on Med/Surg Unit

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

    If Fentanyl is used in PCA or in an epidural infusion on your med surg floor what is the concern if it is ordered IVP. Whats the difference between a PCA IV bolus and an IVP? To me all the pump is...

  14. What Happened to Big Sign-on Bonuses?

    OC_An Khe replied to allsmiles's topic in General Nursing

    Sign on bonuses are a gimmick that does nothing to releive an individual employers "shortage" and in fact just creates further shortages and increases hiring costs for no long term benefit. Far better...

  15. Losing your license

    OC_An Khe replied to nursemichelle's topic in General Nursing

    It is not only loosing your license that is the worry. It's the threat of being reported to th BON and being forced to defend your actions.Doesn't matter if it was reported by a spiteful or ignorant...

  16. mandatory overtime policy? need to vent

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

    Why stay at

  17. dress code b4 clocking in

    OC_An Khe replied to dee_OB's topic in Illinois Nursing

    If you are an employ are an employee at will then the answer is yes the hospital or any employer can do this. If you are unionized it would depend on what the contract

  18. IL Supreme Court Rules Only Nurses Can Testify on the Standard of Care for Nurses

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

    Peeps Following your logic then it would be ok for Nurses to testify as to the quality and correctness of the medical care given by a MD. If this were true and accepted in a court of law (which it...

  19. dress code before clocking in

    OC_An Khe replied to dee_OB's topic in General Nursing

    If you are an employee at will then the answer is yes they can. If you are covered by a Union contract then it is up to the contract or it becomes

  20. Race relations and nursing enviroments

    OC_An Khe replied to bizzymum919's topic in International Nursing

    Just a reminder people, there is only ONE race and that is the HUMAN

  21. One For The Aussies

    OC_An Khe replied to kmchugh's topic in Nursing Humor

    Typical Aussie Humor, got to love them and there country. If you have never been there please find time to go. Especially during our winter. Great reply

  22. Doctors Day is near any ideas?

    OC_An Khe replied to darla80's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Ignore it just like nurses

  23. Education the cause of divisiveness?

    OC_An Khe replied to barb4575's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Whatever field of endeavor you are in that has more then one methodolgy of education for entrance to that feild you will have controversy. It is the nature of the beast. Remeber no one really learns...

  24. On-Call Pay

    OC_An Khe replied to nellie_nurse812's topic in Operating Room

    We have two levels of call pay. If you need to stay within 1/2 hour of hospital it is whatever the state minimum wage is. The second level is if you need to be within 1 hour of hospital then call pay...

  25. Propofol

    OC_An Khe replied to czipp's topic in Gastroenterology

    Interesting discussion, wouldn't want to use propofol as described in the preceding posts. It doesn''t provide conscious sedation but rather unconscious sedation or more properly close to TIVA (total...