OC_An Khe

OC_An Khe

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  1. Has there been a legislative change?

    OC_An Khe replied to Guest03/15/15's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    As the replacements feen or RNs that have left the more the staffing pressures will force them to hire. Another consideration is that CMS increased the never pay categories and private insureres are...

  2. Wisconsin has gutted Medicaid, no mandated ratios!

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

    Social Security in some minor aspects resembles a Ponzi scheme it is definetly not one. A Ponzi schene requires a continuous stream of new investors, it does not have the ability to tax, thus raise...

  3. Wisconsin has gutted Medicaid, no mandated ratios!

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

    Let's not get overly involved in semantics. From my graduate level finance professor, ALL fixed income securites (bonds, notes, bills, speciand deposit issue, bank deposits et. al.) are IOU's with...

  4. Wisconsin has gutted Medicaid, no mandated ratios!

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

    Taxation is the confiscation of wages (theft) according to one poster and some members of the body politic. I prefer a Justice of the US Supreme Court (who I will paraphrase) when he stated....

  5. Overtime pay versus holiday pay

    OC_An Khe replied to Noimanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Just because you are getting time and a Half pay, doesn't mean you are getting OT. OT at a minimum is described by federal and state law. OT and holiday premium/bonus are not the same thing. To the OP...

  6. Multiple Class Actions Against Hospitals for Missed Breaks

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

    This wouldn't be a problem if employers would just plan for it. There are many ways employers can do this that is good for patient care and cost

  7. The nursing shortage is nonexistent

    OC_An Khe replied to pnmia10's topic in General Nursing

    There are two types of shortage. Both are based on the supply demand equation.One is based on current demand for nurses vs the current supply, which is the recent/current situation depending on your...

  8. Can a hospital legally force you to get your bsn if you are an adn

    OC_An Khe replied to lv2brn's topic in General Nursing

    I can't think of a reason why it would be illegal. All they are doing is setting a minimum education level for a professional

  9. The nursing shortage that won't die

    OC_An Khe replied to nurse2033's topic in General Nursing

    Also the current hiring problem expirienced by RNs across the country is recession/economy related. Once the unemployment rate starts to recede RN hiring will begin. Generationally the boomers haven't...

  10. *Vent* RN's make toast?!?!?!

    OC_An Khe replied to WickedRedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Place it near the smoke detector then turn it on high, get involved with urgent direct patient care..... Of course this may cause some repercussion especially if the alarm is direct linked to the...

  11. Health care cuts

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

    There are two broad category of heath care cuts. The first is decreased reimbursements from the government and insurance companies. The second is employing institution, cuts made by employers to...

  12. Violence against nurses law.

    OC_An Khe replied to metfan's topic in General Nursing

    For truly criminal behavior I agree that this law was not necessary. However, much behavior towards nurses and other health care professionals was excused because it was either a risk of the...

  13. Lock Out in Monterey County

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

    Strike vs lock out, they are weapons used by both sides during a labor fight. Strike by the union and lock out by the employer. If one side chooses to use this weapon it should not be a surprise if...

  14. What can we expect while negotiating our first Union Contract?

    OC_An Khe replied to magg1107's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Agree with above sentiments, especially about participation. Also be prepared for a lengthy negotiation. It takes time to negotiate, our first contract took 18 months and that was with a fairly...

  15. Potential MN Nurses Strike?

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

    True negotiations don't really start until the 10 day notice is filed. Then parties become serious as the actual cost of an actual strike become apparent. This applies to both sides and pressure...

  16. Largest Nurses Strike in US History - Replacement Nurses Arrive - Your opinion

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

    Defined benefit pensions are only worth more to the employee IF they stay with a single employer for the majority of their career and that majority of time spent with the employer is at the end of the...

  17. Pension, I can't believe it.

    OC_An Khe replied to oramar's topic in Retired Nurses

    There is a huge difference between A DEFINED BENEFIT AND a DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN. You must know the difference between them, the advantages and disadvantages of both. For you youngsters out...

  18. Is healthcare a right or privilege?

    OC_An Khe replied to Treat et Street's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This has always been an interesting topic in which our country has not come to a consensus on. IMHO it is both depending on the circumstances. Emergency situations (immediate threats to life/limb) are...

  19. Why hospitals continue use incentive spirometry

    OC_An Khe replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Because the facility can bill the patient for both the incentive spirometry and if done by respiratory therapist the RT's

  20. Stage set for Temple University Hospital strike by PASNAP

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

    Good work and kudos to all the PASNAP members for standing firm and

  21. Huuuge tax refund...bye NS debt!

    OC_An Khe replied to RN2B123's topic in General Nursing

    For new 403B and/or 402K contributions do the following. Find out what the company matches and at a minimum contribute that PERCENTAGE, if they match 3% you put in at least 3%. Then decide how much...

  22. understanding unions for dummies?

    OC_An Khe replied to julz_ch23's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    It's very hard to find an unbiased article regarding unionization in general let alone in nursing. If your assignment is to pick a side and then defend it your paper by definition will be biased...

  23. Lessons learned from a fatal medication error:-- reflections for CRNA epidural order

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

    Excellent article and I recommend all RNs and those aspiring to to become Nurses read this article, particularly those involved in Quality Control and RCA. Thanks Karen for posting

  24. Stage set for Temple University Hospital strike by PASNAP

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

    Just some thoughts on the Tuition "perk". Perks are benefits. Benefits are part of ones overall compensation. Based on the history of these threads and my employment background, the benefit of tuition...

  25. PACU Question

    OC_An Khe replied to channyyy's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely a critical care area with emphasis on surgical