FORCING a patient??? Seventeen isnt a child, and as a cancer patient this girl has to face multiple decisions already. THIS is so wrong...the state dictating. This is only a slippery slope folks. Next thing will be the state enforcing everyone over ...
I've toyed with occupational health, even applied at Chrysler when they posted openings without specific requirements. I'd like to be direct to the what's of becoming COHN. Online classes? Any recommendations? Is BSN prereq? Pros and cons of the job...
Indiana is a "at will state"... which means a facility can fire someone without notice or even good cause. It's used as a veiled threat...no job security. It also works going the other direction, someone can quit without notice. Employers hate it wh...
I've been in home health until the econ tanked, then I was laid off. Since then it's been a struggle to find satisfactory work that wont need up killing me. I'm pushing 60 yrs old, the days of running for hours are beyond me now. I've done LTC before...
IndianaHH replied to Tampa121's topic in Home Health
Where does it state nurses arent to have RIGHTS FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY just because they're are a homehealth nurse? I've have always explained to my patients that any dog must be on a leash. If its a large aggressive type breed. *pitbull* then the dog...
IndianaHH replied to lweatherby's topic in Home Health
I have been in HH for 10 years. This last week was when the line was drawn into the sand, and I said enough was enough. The agency I work for is private owner/family run agency. Not such a bad idea, however there is never a let up on the demands. SOC...
IndianaHH replied to nursekiddo's topic in Home Health
Indianapolis. Four of our pts were Mobile Doc. All the pts information, med list, H/P locked up. Fortunately another company is willing to take these onboard..however... 3-4 wks at least before the documentation is updated.
Im planning to move to NM from the Midwest. NM is one state I am interested in. I've started reading all the requirements for getting license by endorsement from IND. IND is not compact, so I understand it will take longer. Does anyone have a ballpa...
IndianaHH replied to Bailey246's topic in Career Support
OH goodness the boat keeps getting bigger and bigger. I am 57 and was laid off following years of healthcare experienced. Cant return to college as I DID that when I was 45 yrs old. Earned my RN at 50 yrs old. Still another 5 yrs of the FIRST student...
This was released today. Swine flu vaccine linked to narcolepsy. Just for discussion state for all those who repeat the mantra that the shot is 100% beneficial, that it is worth the risk. Insight: Evidence grows for narcolepsy link to GSK swine fl...
IndianaHH replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism
A LITTLE GUN HISTORY In 1929, the Soviet Union established gun control. >From 1929 to 1953, about 20 million 'dissidents', unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated In 1911, Turkey established gun control. From 1915 to 191...
IndianaHH replied to sweetsugar's topic in Home Health
Yes, the pay per visit is a means to cheat nurses out of their rightfully due pay. The agency I worked for changed from hourly to pay per visit with the bold remark they were doing it 'so we dont have to pay overtime". Two very large national HHA h...
Interesting you mentioned the O plan.....Just this morning I was informed as a DIRECT effect of the O plan the local hospital will be phasing a 10 percent reduction in staff. So much of nurse shortage...... bah humbug!
IndianaHH replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism
I've spoken to several Canadians who've left Canada to seek medical attention..."from the USA broken system" They are all in horror in seeing what is happening here. Socialized medicine does not work.