Anonymous Nurse: What is the nurse to patient ratio in Ohio for a skilled unit at a nursing home? Nurse Jesse: Per OAC 3701-17-08: (C) Each nursing home shall have …

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Anonymous Nurse: Is a second person required to verify blood prior to administration if the unit of blood is verified by scanning through the hospital electronic medical record? Nurse Jesse: …

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Anonymous Nurse: Is there a legal reason nurses document in third person? Nurse Jesse: Documenting in third-person is a standard recommendation, but to my knowledge it is not in statute …

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Anonymous Nurse: May nurses document something that another nurse has done if both nurses sign? Nurse Jesse: Nurses should only be documenting what they personally observe or do. 4723-4-06 (Ohio …

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Anonymous Nurse: “I have an Associate’s degree in nursing and want to go back to school. Are there any RN-MSN bridge programs that are affordable for working nurses?” Nurse Jesse: …

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Anonymous Nurse: During the time of crisis, more nurses are needed to stand the front line. Is the nursing board going to take leniency on nurses facing disciplinary action? Nurse …

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Anonymous Nurse: “I recently resigned from my job because one of the physicians on my floor said to ignore a procedure protocol and complete a task in a way that …

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Anonymous Nurse: Are there any financial resources available for ONA members? Nurse Jesse: Yes! ONA: https://connect.ohnurses.org/profile/rewards  • SoFi: Student Loan Refinancing Through SoFi ONA has partnered with SoFi to offer …

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Anonymous Nurse: The COVID era seems like a great time to complete my update for Cat A OH law. What are the relevant parts for COVID-related practice, & are there …

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