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  1. Overtime pay for 12 hour shifts in CA?

    jsteine1 replied to chey's topic in Travel

    In California, Overtime for any hours over 8 in one day is

  2. Seeking IL RN Refresher Course

    jsteine1 replied to Fly669's topic in Illinois Nursing

    You wont find one in Illinois. I looked for some time. Finally, I contacted the Illinois Board of Nursing and they recommended the University of South Dakotas distance learning program/Rn Refresher....

  3. Question about Continuing Ed

    jsteine1 replied to kristen38's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    When you get your license, you will be bombarded with CE offerings by mail, bia internet and the local offerings in your

  4. Can they do this??

    jsteine1 replied to RN4ustat's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have several thoughts on this, having dealt with it for many years. All medicare certified agencies, HHA or Hospice, have to establish an advisory board. Getting a potential referral source to...

  5. Can they do this??

    jsteine1 replied to RN4ustat's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Regarding the competing Hospice offering to pay for capital improvements to the nursing home: That's absolutely against Medicare Law. Its called inducement to refer. When Medicare is the primary payor...

  6. how much do DONs earn per year?

    jsteine1 replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Depends on a number of variables: Setting ie Major metro hospital or rural LTC # of employees in Nursing Department For profit or non-profit Where you live Your experience level Go to Salary.com You...

  7. RNs in Joplin/ Springfield Mo area / Agencies

    jsteine1 replied to ISeeURN's topic in General Nursing

    With your specialty areas and experience, the agencies will be stepping all over themselves to get you! Agencies such as Nursefinders, Maxim, Carestaf and Renal Care Group are hiring in that area now....

  8. I need a good excuse to quit LTC job

    jsteine1 replied to noclpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Another comment on "At Will". In an industry employing licensed professionals who are in high demand, it's unlikely that an employer will terminate employment just because they feel like it. There...

  9. I need a good excuse to quit LTC job

    jsteine1 replied to noclpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At Will refers to the rights of the employer only;technically.An employer can add or reduce the size of their staff as their business needs dictate,(IE, closure of a wing) but there is a lot that has...

  10. I need a good excuse to quit LTC job

    jsteine1 replied to noclpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As I said in the note, a Notice period cannot be legally enforced, but one of your goals is to leave there without burning any bridges or having anyone feeling negatively about you in the future. I...

  11. difference of per diem,part time,prn?

    jsteine1 replied to inwyte's topic in General Nursing

    In most settings, there are significant differences in the employment classifications. Your HR department or employee handbook should clarify these for you. A person can be a "permanent part-time"...

  12. I need a good excuse to quit LTC job

    jsteine1 replied to noclpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You should very carefully review your employee handbook or personnel policies re voluntary termination processes, ie, expected notice period( they cannot enforce that)Typically, its 2 weeks. I have...

  13. How do they post DNR in the patients rooms at your LTC

    jsteine1 replied to dinkymouse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In florida, it was considered a violation to have any signs posted in the patients rooms viewable by anyone. Agree, this is a problem. We used to have signs such as Fluids restricted, toileting...

  14. Has hospice changed your world view?

    jsteine1 replied to req_read's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Similar experience to this recently. My DOCTOR asked what I was doing the and told him I was working for Hospice. He said: Oh, God, that must be depressing". I told him I felt very much the...

  15. Any home health manager/Admin/DON/Nurse Super etc

    jsteine1 replied to renerian's topic in Home Health

    I would suggest that you re-send those notes registered mail and retain the receipt. Granted, it wont prove what the contents of the envelope were, but it's something. It is not illegal for them to...

  16. Did You Get A Sign On Bonus?

    jsteine1 replied to TLC RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sign on bonuses are indeed a recruiting technique with a number of often invisible strings attached. Here are some real life scenarios: 1. Sign ons are offered to both new grads and experienced...

  17. Has hospice changed your world view?

    jsteine1 replied to req_read's topic in Hospice, Palliative

  18. Maybe stationed at Scott AFB...have questions

    jsteine1 replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I failed to address the salary question. Salaries are higher in the St Louis Hospitals, I have seen up to 30/hour with benefits full-time in the critical care units. Lower in the St louis suburbs,...

  19. Maybe stationed at Scott AFB...have questions

    jsteine1 replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Sara, Scott AFB as you know is in a lovely town ,Belleville, Il, which is considered a suburb of St. Louis. There are many opportunities here in every possible nursing specialty as well in the St...

  20. Excelsior College and CRNA

    jsteine1 replied to deannicholas's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    FYI- The Illinois State board of Nursing does not recognize Excelsior College and their website specifically and only references Excelsior. However, as of Jan 1 of this year, Excelsior only admits...

  21. tampa LPN school?

    jsteine1 replied to burtonshift's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    http://WWW.BREWSTERTECH.ORG

  22. Palliative Care and Euthanasia

    jsteine1 replied to bracken's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I agree totally with all of your comments regarding the purpose and correct approach to palliative care. I simply stated that my comments were seriously misinterpreted by one and the followers...

  23. Did you ever "neglect" a patient???

    jsteine1 replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Outrageous abuse of power of the part of the NM! I hope nurse X gets an attorney because she was really abused under the circumstances. All workplaces have a defined disciplinary process, usually a...

  24. Palliative Care and Euthanasia

    jsteine1 replied to bracken's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    It would appear that earle58 chose to read into my entire message and misinterpret it entirely. This is not a debate

  25. Orientation-not enough

    jsteine1 replied to dinkymouse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There are a few on-line refresher courses, costing in the neighborhood of 500 Dollars. You complete the theory portions online and can use your current employers place of business to complete the...