jsteine1

jsteine1

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  1. taking FMLA on intermittent basis...anyone done this?

    If you have completed the required FMLA forms provided by your employer and your physician has signed the forms and they are filed with your HR department, your immediate supervisor is breaking the...
  2. My guess is that he worked in the same place for so many years his salary the last three yrs may have exceeded that of an RN. Pensions are based on the highest three years earnings average. Further,...
  3. Voice on hold technology is a huge and sophisticated business. The messages and timbre of the voice used is test marketed heavily before it it ever used for you to hear. There is a subliminal intent...
  4. With your level of drive, persistance and smarts, you can go anywhere you want to in Healthcare and beyond. GREAT success to
  5. Another thought on this subject: In recent years, the "Voice on Hold" messages so common in most businesses have been changed from a male voice to a female voice. Credit card companies= changed to...
  6. Thank you for the BD wishes... I do care about your opinion, thats why I respond and welcome reactions. Makes it all the more fun. RE: 6- I think its both but more so to the socialization of the...
  7. Thank you all

    How very generous of you to write this at such a difficult time. I manage a hospice and am so proud of what we do. I also had the benefit of hospice care for several family members over the last...
  8. Orthopedic Nurse wanting to get into Case Mgmt

    After many years in LTC management, I am now managing the ancillaries owned by a Large regional medical center. 2 of those ancillries are Hospice and home health. Case management at the hospital has...
  9. getting independent health insurance?

    COBRA is actually higher because of the administration fees paid to the cobra administrator and it is also higher as you do not entirely benefit from the group discounts associated with being an...
  10. Milk and Molasses Enema

    I'm an oldie but goodie, but never heard of this one! Whatever
  11. desperatly seeking cover letter advice

    Unfortunately, in many health care settings I wonder who actually pulls off the cover letters and resumes from online submissions or whether they do at all... They may not have any clerical positions...
  12. How would you handle this difficult person?

    You're the professional, Shes the aide, take this to the executive Director. Shes
  13. Nursing Salary...

    No one who has done their homework goes into Nursing for the money. Its just not there. But here's the key: There are not too many professions I can think of where an individual can move almost...
  14. I did in Illinois, it's been a nightmare. The first card was smudged and rejected by FBI- however, I wasnt notified of this for FOUR MONTHS! Next, I had the prints re-done by a senior officer and the...
  15. No, they, for the purposes of admission,want to know that you hold a valid RN license from any state. Eventually, of course you would apply for Texas licensure by
  16. Working without benefits....

    Yes, you can work full time without health care benefits. Most companies have a standard % increase when benefits are waived. I have seen 15% to 20%. Best of luck on your
  17. Nursing as maid of all trades

    Wait till this one comes out: :rotfl: Surgeons will no longer perform appendectomies and tonsillectomies. Nursing will be expected to assume this
  18. How can I bring this up??

    , Nurses need to fight for fair and lawful treatment like any other profession. I have found over the years that they dont for fear of employer retaliation, concern about their image as caretakers...
  19. Barry University Students

    i can give you some different type of positive news about Barry. I had the pleasure of hiring many Barry Grads, both nursing and therapy and they were
  20. New LPNs going to EC....why not?

    I also think that you will find excellent nurses and mediocre nurses everywhere and from any type of RN program. Some students aggressively seek out all possible clinical experiences and some do the...
  21. Negotiating not my strong suit

  22. Ill prepared managers...

    The ideal scenario is the combination of leadership and management. Being a leader implies positive influence, a calming presence and excellent comunication during times of change and duress;an...
  23. I have seen several references to BSN-2cd degree. What does this mean?
  24. Begin your reciprocity process long before you relocate. Little things can hang up the process; ie, I just got my fingerprints done for an IL license for the third time!! The first two were lost...