OC_An Khe

OC_An Khe

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  1. My age is showing, or 'No texting, please"

    Writing a coherent posting is a sign of the application of a good education. Texting by nature involves taking "shortcuts " to get the message across quickly. It is appropriate in its intended medium....
  2. Here we go again . . .

    Yes retirement of the boomers will cause a greater demand for nurses and a dwindling supply. Once this economy turns aground, and it will, you will see nurses finding employment fairly easily. It...
  3. Are you able to put away money for your retirement?

    The early you start saving, especially in a tax advantaged vehicle the better off you will be. For every 10 years delay you have in starting to save for retirement you basically have to save twice as...
  4. Stop the nursing shortage insanity

    Discussion about the nursing shortage is not insanity. yes there is difficulty in the extreme for finding nursing positions but that is a function of the economy and not an overabundance of RNs....
  5. Call in systems

    I understood the OP was talking about a SNF, Bad business practice is still bad business without regard to the type of business. Just because most SNF do this, or it is accepted practice, doesn't...
  6. Call in systems

    You need more staff if one call in causes this amount of dislocation. A paid on call program may be helpful, plus staff that are willing to help when call in occur. At least call iins that are...
  7. Wouldn't do it under any circumstances. And I counsel everyone else not to do it
  8. A little history and facts. In 1964(?) the ANA proposed sweeping changes in the entry level for RNs that essentially eliminated the LPN/LVN license. Army medics (91A/91B) give injections and other...
  9. PACU RN's

    Critical care assessment skills and ability to think and react swiftly are absolutely necessary for beginning to work in PACU. That said I think this area is one of the best in the hospital setting...
  10. do any RN's use Medscape for CME's?

    I have been using Medscape for years and have nothing but good things to say.Search the site and you can find CEUs and articles for RNs. Although the medical ones are easier to find and
  11. what is your new years resolution??

    My last resolution was never to make another New Years resolution. If I needed to change behavior or set a new goal didn't it should wait for the New
  12. On call pay?

    On call pay is not subject to the minimum wage law. You should be paid at least your base pay from the time you receive the call to come into work. Currently our call pay is 85% of whatever the state...
  13. Questions to ask at a job interview

    In addition to the above, why is the position open? Also in your research about the facility try to find out if they have a high turnover of staff and is there adequate support staff for the
  14. Interview questions : Inappropriate or illegal ?

    Remember the interview process is a two way street. To often we (the applicant) perceive we are the only one being interviewed but you should also bear in mind you are interviewing everyone in the...
  15. Nursing Union

    The post by ER RN says it all. Unions as a whole do have their purpose and all are effected by them whether we are members or not. That said there is a broad range of unions, some good some not so...
  16. cost to train a new grad

    The costs will vary by employer in how extensive a program they have for new grads, or any new hire for that matter. Some employers have a short preceptor program while others a long internship. You...
  17. Call Shifts on a Labor and Delivery Unit

    It depends on what state you are in. Some states have laws against mandatory OT most don't. Also it depends on how call is treated, some states may treat call the same as regular OT while others...
  18. How long will this last?

    Employers hire when the see the costs of hiring a new person are less then the use of OT or the use of temporary workers. In addition they need to be assured that they will have access to the lines of...
  19. Nursing pay

    No they are very basic salaries in some parts of the country and actually a bit low for experienced RNs. In my area, southern New England a new grad would make that amount without OT, shift or weekend...
  20. Associates degree nurse salary vs. bachelor's ??

    Agree with the above post. In addition even a few dollars more in the paycheck makes a huge difference over time. It also over time significantly increases the value of retirement benefits....
  21. One heck of a ride!

    Yes it has been a wonderful ride, it was (is) a ride with many peaks and valleys. As is all aspects of life. Working in my 5th decade and looking forward to my 6th. Not everyone burns out and when I...
  22. What Are the Chances of Getting Paid Overtime in a SNF?

    If you are hired in a non exempt position (paid an hourly wage) then the practice of not paying you OT and "editing " your "meal break" is illegal. I would be looking for other employment and when I...
  23. Hospital Changes Attendance Policy

    As the saying goes "penny wise and dollar foolish". Essentially they are saying they would rather save sure pennies over a long period of time and take the risk of losing an unknown amount of dollars...
  24. Self scheduling and a rich weekend premium allow for working less weekends but the every other weekend culture of hospitals is very difficult to change officially. At our facility we can be required...
  25. Our experience with H1N1 flumist

    There is a difference between the injectable vaccine and the mist. People should be aware of the differences before they decide which one to take/ have their family take. Hope your little one gets...