dusky1228

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1. Is this normal? Or should I move on?

   dusky1228 replied to donnydilaudid's topic in Home Health

   Good

2. Is this normal? Or should I move on?

   dusky1228 replied to donnydilaudid's topic in Home Health

   I’ve been in Home Health for over 20 years, after many years working in the hospital. This has most definitely not been my experience. We schedule our own patients once they are assigned to us, so...

3. informing your professors...

   dusky1228 replied to Mindls's topic in General Students

   i was in this position (had a picc line), and at that time, i had no difficulty letting selected people know-and i was fine with it at that time, with that group of staff, including managers. if i...

4. I am tired of inconsiderate visitors . . .

   dusky1228 replied to Rhee's topic in General Nursing

   These would also be the ones who insist on bringing their feverish, coughing child to visit a relative's severely premature baby in NICU--and lie about being the brother or sister of the baby just...

5. Freezing cold- what can I wear under my scrubs?

   dusky1228 replied to caffeineRx's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   like some others have said, silk thermals are great for wearing under scrubs. they are thin, soft, warm and come in great colors. i got several of different colors to complement my scrubs. i found...

6. I need to vent!! :

   dusky1228 replied to mc3's topic in Home Health

   Yes, Yes, Yes! That's my days

7. Supportive Significant Other!!

   dusky1228 replied to lina.561's topic in General Nursing

   I also agree with what so many others are saying: your sister needs to come first! I think on some level you realize that. I might also point out how damaging it would be for your 11 year old sister...

8. i cant do this anymore i totally regret becoming a rn!

   dusky1228 replied to erin01's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Changing *anything* may be enough to help you feel better about your life and career. You may be suffering from burnout. Try changing shifts, units, or specialties. If you can't do it where you are,...

9. Public Health in Ghana, per Obama

   dusky1228 replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

   I think Vito is making the point that if there is 60 billion available (and I'm not so sure it really is!), why not spend it here, in the US, for any one of the myriad of serious diseases or other...

10. HH Administrator Seeking Feedback About Productivity

    dusky1228 replied to CooperNurseRN's topic in Home Health

    I work in an agency that has the same "amenities" yours does (computerized charting, etc). Our productivity is expected to be 6-7/day, though mine is 5-6 because I cover an entire large county...

11. Giving notice.

    dusky1228 replied to Eirene's topic in General Nursing

    the amount of notice may not be law in each state, but may be governed by facility policy. for each of the many positions i have had to give notice for, the amount of notice required by facility...

12. quit nursiing-not for me or bad floor?

    dusky1228 replied to citygrl646's topic in New York Nursing

    Seems like if you quit after just *one* bad work experience, then there are a multitude of other nursing opportunities! Try something else, different hospital, different venue, different type of...

13. NG tube vs nasal corpac

    dusky1228 replied to sweethazel9's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You are welcome. Best of

14. NG tube vs nasal corpac

    dusky1228 replied to sweethazel9's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Depends on your specialty area actually. Mine is MCH, NICU babies, so NGT are used for feedings much of the time. And often are changed *way* more frequently than

15. NG tube vs nasal corpac

    dusky1228 replied to sweethazel9's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm not sure if this is what you are looking for, but a Corpak Corflow nasogastric tube is a long-term use nasogastric tube that is rated to stay in for 30 days at a time, and a regular nasogastric...