Chica22

Chica22 has 15 years experience.

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1. Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

   Chica22 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   NFuser, Thank you for your many valuablecontributions and hard work! I also pray for strength and wisdom, and for all who face this kind of inhumane treatment (testimony after testimony). Yours sounded familiar and also sounds like how this entire a...

2. False Documentation

   Chica22 replied to Daytona.67's topic in HIPAA

   True story. It's getting more common.

3. Tired but would like to work

   Chica22 replied to tiredgirl19's topic in Disabilities

   Tiredgirl19, I take a progesterone PO @ HS for calming effect, and use the Minivelle estrogen patch in combination therapy. Much more comfortable since then. As you know, it gets hot and humid in Asst Living. Energy level is great. Got Rx from GYN...

4. Tired but would like to work

   Chica22 replied to tiredgirl19's topic in Disabilities

   Home Care can have plenty of flexibility built in to a part-time schedule! Best wishes balancing everything til feeling better!!

5. Anxiety

   Chica22 replied to ItsJustMe78's topic in Disabilities

   Sorry that happened Viva. I wish you and others out there dealing with illness vs ADA the best. There are plenty patients who need nurses who understand exactly what they are going through. This is an asset in addition to the other many specialties o...

6. Losing patience with residents.

   Chica22 replied to Sbrewster's topic in Geriatric

   Agreed, I have a similar situation where a Resident is faking a certain attack. It is very sad when it takes precious moments away from other residents. The cause is known but we still need some compassion/patience during said "emergencies." Until...

7. Has Anyone Here Ever Worked in Assisted Living?

   Chica22 replied to westieluv's topic in Geriatric

   Good to hear Westieluv. Besides, ALF salaries are known to be lower anyway. Best wishes!

8. Thoughts on the prevalence of name discrimination in nursing?

   Chica22 replied to Nola009's topic in Relations

   Agreed! After many rounds like you experienced, a hospital recruiter said in-house "networking" was key.

9. New Grad - Is HH nursing difficult to get out of?

   Chica22 replied to Jazzyjazz's topic in Home Health

   I second this excellent insight. Also some HHC agencies have more pediatric clients than others. It would be great if you let the agency know of your interest in these cases for future experience value. It is true some HHC look for acute or LTC ex...

10. Looking for advice, just starting out as a CNA

    Chica22 replied to shux's topic in CNA/MA

    I think you are on the right track. Some like the in-person touch, others not so much. In this area found it best to avoid staffing agencies, and to seek out more reputable places by word-of-mouth. I asked nurse and church friends also and found o...

11. Problem with current job

    Chica22 replied to ArusDobby's topic in Geriatric

    While you may have some rights where the EEOC is concerned, it might be to your advantage to cut your losses now and move on. It is not usually worth the headache trying to prove what may or may not be true, especially while you are there trying to ...

12. Are LPN's going to be phased back into the hospital settings?

    Chica22 replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN/LVN

    A staffing increase is welcomed in the hospital environment. I understand what the RN may feel being the only one, however, delegating pill meds dispensing saves time and more staffing often makes for happier patients, contributing to positive outco...

13. Should I take this route?

    Chica22 replied to SarahSelton's topic in LPN/LVN

    I felt called to Nursing and left an amazing job in order to gain apprentice experience. The studies were so demanding that it made working full-time very difficult. I hope you have tuition assistance with your current employer. If it were me, I w...