OC_An Khe

OC_An Khe

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  1. Employee at will

    OC_An Khe replied to efy2178's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Also employment contracts can be done by anyone, not just by unions. That said, I have worked in both at will and union environments and will always choose a unionized employer if given a

  2. 8 hour or 12 hour shifts?

    OC_An Khe replied to VanessaJ's topic in General Nursing

    As other postersd have said it depends on the individual RN and the workload of the unit. Add in the commuting and at home responsibilities and 12's can become very long and tiring. But the real issue...

  3. CT RN wages/hospitals-Info Please!

    OC_An Khe replied to FNimuaeMae's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I am familiar with many of the hospitals you mentioned. PM or e-mail me for specifics and

  4. Education the cause of divisiveness?

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

    ON the many different threads with regards to this topic, one area that I very rarely seen discussed is the "forces" outside of Nursing that benefit from the current melange of entry level education...

  5. Actual Article: "Socialized Health-Care Nightmare"

    OC_An Khe replied to kitkat24's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Maybe I missed it but what is DFL? Also for those that think the United States is a totally capitalistic society doesn't understand a) what capitalism is and b) how our society

  6. Union vs. Nonunion-Worth Dues Paid?

    OC_An Khe replied to allsmiles's topic in General Nursing

    Union dues are very much worth it. In addition to what -jt said, far more eloquently then I could. A Union contract also prevents the employer from taking away or changing any benefit you already...

  7. Is this insane or what?

    OC_An Khe replied to moonshadeau's topic in General Nursing

    Can I assume that you work for a non unionized facility? This was one of the first things we negotiated in our contract, a reasonable length of time the employer could hold you in an old position...

  8. Panniculectomy

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

    Thanks for the update, hope post op goes as smooth as the surgery. Need to talk to RNs re continous epidural analgesia. I am also in a small place, less than 50 beds total, and at first we were...

  9. Panniculectomy

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

    Your approach seems right on target, the suggestion for fiber optic assist is also a good one. Am curious about one thing though, if this is for non cosmetic reasons (other then to convince insurance...

  10. It's Allllllllll In The Nurse's Cap!

    OC_An Khe replied to live4today's topic in Nursing Career

    Caps = Real Nurse..... I have a huge problem with that. In the over 30 years in Nursing I have never worn a cap,including Nursing school. Does that mean I have wasted 30 years and am not a real nurse?...

  11. transgender nurse (transvestite)

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

    To the original question IMO if the person meets all the qualifications of entering the school, then the fact that the person is transgender is not

  12. Nurses and the Presidential Election 2004

    OC_An Khe replied to -jt's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Kevin To answer your question about why the government involvement in solving some of Nursings problems. The government on a Federal level is still the largest single purchaser of healthcare services....

  13. KROGER'S ON STRIKE - - 3 states involved- - guess what they want???

    OC_An Khe replied to passing thru's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Whether the strike over new contributions to the cost of healthcare is warranted depends on many factors but essentially it is about compensation. Never a good reason to strike as there will always be...

  14. Divorce & Nursing

    OC_An Khe replied to NorthStar's topic in General Nursing

    Gender roles are gender roles and have deep roots within a culture. It will take generations to change. On a different note, Nursing at the end of the 19th Century worked almost excusively 12 hour...

  15. young female docs

    OC_An Khe replied to youngfemaledoc's topic in General Nursing

    Healthcare is a grouping of many professions that have an inherently old fashioned culture. Gender bias,with regards to roles, is just a very obvious attribute. The culture is changing slowly as role...

  16. KROGER'S ON STRIKE - - 3 states involved- - guess what they want???

    OC_An Khe replied to passing thru's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    SC RN Just a comment on your post without getting on my soapbox or placing you back on yours. To add to your research. Over all throughout the nation, unionized employees receive higher wages and...

  17. Maternity leave for an RN...

    OC_An Khe replied to Sunshine78's topic in General Students

    As far as a particular maternity law for RNs, I have never heard of one other then what the state law provides for any potential employed Mom. Every state is different in this respect. Each employer...

  18. KROGER'S ON STRIKE - - 3 states involved- - guess what they want???

    OC_An Khe replied to passing thru's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Back to the original post "health care is not a freebie" Of course its not, however it is part of your compensation and if I have been able to negotiate a noncontributory health plan then that is just...

  19. Critic says unknown prices hamper healthcare

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

    The obtaining of medical costs are difficult as is. Let alone interperting what the procedures are and if truly needed . I can imagine some one with a 7th grade reading ability trying to do this. They...

  20. nurses failed to adequately examine the patients

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

    A few comments on what was represented in this article Makes a strong case for the implementation of patient Nurse ratios in Calif. What was wrong with these patients any way?? Was their arrests and...

  21. NYS Board for Nursing New Resolution

    OC_An Khe replied to robinsap's topic in General Nursing

    Makes sense to me and is a good compromise with ANA position paper for BSN as entry into practise. By the way most states do this for teachers also, but if they don't get their Mastersd they loose...

  22. Male nurse kills 40 patients...what do you think?

    OC_An Khe replied to jdm33351's topic in General Nursing

    Two points here. First Teeituptom sums it up precisely. The plea that these were just mercy killings has no bearing. To be euthanasia it has to be the direct request of the patient and or family with...

  23. Evil Estrogen Empire - The Silent Menace

    OC_An Khe replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    Gender bias has and still does exist in nursing. It was far more rampant (or open) in the pre 1960's and 1970's eras. A significant number of nursing schools wouldn't accept male applicants, others...

  24. Evil Estrogen Empire - The Silent Menace

    OC_An Khe replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    Well the EEE has definetly effected many men in the nursing profession. I would have to say however that the EEE is no longer a majority view with in the profession. But it is still there. Over time...

  25. Vacation/sick time versus PTO??

    OC_An Khe replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with previous post, love our PTO system. One thing to watch out for is when they do the conversion that the numbers remain the same. The total days off in old system equal total days off in new....