I live in NJ and have worked on a LTC floor on 11p-7a in the past and had up to 60 patients. It was very hectic as the patients had wound care treatments, tube feedings, O2, breathing tx, AM blood...
hardygirl replied to Sonia1210's topic in Home Health
Run! Sounds like this agency is trying to nickel and dime you. Especially considering that you are compensated only $20 per visit. You can certainly do better somewhere
hardygirl replied to RNRN_DAY's topic in Home Health
In the past I worked for a home care company that paid hourly. Most recently I had a short stint with a very reputable home care company that paid per visit. I felt as if there was pressure from...
hardygirl replied to JulieRomanoLee's topic in Critical Care
I have had a similar experience as a patient. Two years ago, about four days after delivering my second child I began feeling out of sorts and could hardly get out of bed. I was unable to care for my...
A friend of mine was actually fired for a comment she made on FB about something a resident was doing even though she did not violate HIPAA, nor disclose where she worked. It didnt help that she...
hardygirl replied to hardygirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC
I finally got the ok to start orientation this week for the job that is closer to where I live. I was going crazy waiting for them to let me know when I could
Well I won't sugar coat this message to you.From reading your other posts I also noticed that you give a lot of advice on things that are way out of your element. Do yourself, and everyone else a...
hardygirl replied to hardygirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Thank all of you for your responses! I definately have a lot to think about before tomorrow. Yes, I was offered both positions from the DON's of both mentioned facilities, just waiting for the...
hardygirl replied to hardygirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC
You are right, it would be better to just take the part-time position because it is closer and the pay is better. Its just taking so long for them to get me started. I am so eager to get started...
Why don't you try working nights (11p-7a) at a LTC/ Subacute care facilty instead of working days or evenings. I enjoy nights because its quiet and I can get my work done without the feeling of being...
After searching far and wide for a decent full-time or part-time job with benefits and acceptable pay, I finally landed two interviews, one at an ALF/ Subacute facility (early March), and one last...
SweetheartRN, I am glad that you understand the roles of the healthcare team, and I completely understand that you are trying to uphold the law of the land, however, what you fail to understand is...
SweetheartRN, you have a lot to learn about the nursing profession.#1. You should not assume the role of administration/management by making it your duty to report what you think someone should/should...