SuperMomBob88

I am an RN, I act as a "case manager" for my patients. Mainly, I am just responsible for their treatment plans. No written policy, we used to follow the school closings. Higher ups have decided we don't get to do that anymore. I really am not trying to be difficult it just does not seem safe for us to do this. We deal with these folks for awhile, most of the time it is just fine. One of our other team members would have to use their data and I don't think they would be compensated for that. It all seems like a mess to me.

It is an outpatient cardiac rehab. I would have to use my phone but I could use *67 to block my number. They also expect this to not take any more than 15-20 min. So I would be paid for about that time. For me it would be about 20 people...I am sure it will take longer. I think the potential for danger is there. What if I don't block the call right? I am just curious, really about many things.

We did not have to do this as the weather was not as bad as predicted. I do think this will come up again though!

We were directed to call our patients from home if the weather caused a closing or delay. We all felt uncomfortable in doing so, however, we were told it was fine. Also we could just *67to block our number. What do you all think?

I am in cardiac rehab right now. It was a good change of pace for me at the time. Mon-Fri, holidays and such. However, I am sooooo bored now. It is great having a good deal amount of time with patients and getting to know them, helping them and sometimes I really feel like I made a difference in someone's life. Maybe I am frustrated at how my place operates, I am not really sure how others do. I am always answering phones, scheduling patients, case managing, trying to be an RN. I was told in cardiac rehab you wear many hats...I didn't mind in the beginning. I do now. I am not sure how other programs are so it may be worth it for you to have a bit of a break.

I came in as a LPN to RN bridge. I felt like an outcast from to beginning. We joined the cohort in the middle of the program. No introductions from the instructors or anything to prepare any group of the changes. I was a little older than most of the class and had littles at home. It was bizarre at times. Clinical was pretty breezy for me as I had been working in a rehab hospital, so med pass was not very challenging for me. However, the other students would always ask for help and I would gladly help them out. Then I would hear them bashing LPN's for their lack of knowledge or skills. My blood would boil...I have a couple people I have connections with from school but no real friendships. I tried but it makes sad at times. I don't really have any advice but I too was expecting some kind of awesome friendship.

Okay medic is the wrong word! Really just basic first aid I believe. Definitely no meds! I was thinking basic stuff like some OJ, ice packs and like 4x4's in case we had a bloody nose.

Hey everyone! I am going to be volunteering as the medic for my son's taekwondo tournament. Looking for advice or anything I should be mindful of before the tournament. Other than the obvious...like ice packs, what else should I be prepared for? Thanks!