BarrelOfMonkeys replied to ShadowNurse's topic in General Nursing
I’ve never personally experienced being treated any differently d/t sexual orientation or being a member of the LGBTQ+ community in nursing. I have experienced degradation because I was a male nurse...
BarrelOfMonkeys replied to BarrelOfMonkeys's topic in Home Health
From what I’m reading in the Medicaid link above this isn’t optional. Or are we taking about the same thing here? It *could* be a device much like a phone but used in the clients home for any...
BarrelOfMonkeys replied to Kcalicutt's topic in Home Health
One thing I’d ask would be how compensation is structured (pay per visit, hourly, salary, and then mileage reimbursement, company car?). -Company compensation does vary greatly so if it’s not...
BarrelOfMonkeys replied to Kcalicutt's topic in Home Health
Things I wasn't used to: 1. Pee breaks. Whenever you want. 2. Lunch breaks. Whenever you want. 3. Roaches. Whether you like it or not. 4. Bed bugs. Whether you like it or not. 5. 1:1 patient care....
BarrelOfMonkeys replied to SentinelTruth's topic in Home Health
I know there are several ways HH will compensate and they seem to vary quite a bit. I'm not in your state but I get PPV (pay per visit) + mileage. Period. No car. No MVP status. No free pen. ? PPV...
BarrelOfMonkeys replied to otterbeinbed's topic in Home Health
One thing that I wasn’t exactly prepared for when going in to HH was the scheduling. I started out part time and slowly picked up more and more clients so the case load wasn’t a problem....
What helped me was consistency. I treated studying like I was being paid to do it: same time(s) every day, followed whatever recommended questions per day, took a local live review course, studied...
BarrelOfMonkeys replied to OldDude's topic in Men in Nursing
I’ve certainly been referenced as a female before, like many others. It was clearly by accident/habit even when I’m standing in front of them. Other times they automatically think I’m the doctor...
BarrelOfMonkeys replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing
Might I just say, I’m sure that it feels awful to some degree. Who wouldn’t feel slightly uncomfortable in your exact situation knowing the history you two have. Then again, I’m sure many have...
BarrelOfMonkeys replied to Stitchcat's topic in General Nursing
As others have suggested, that’s a light load for SNF. Also working longer shifts (say, 16) will make it seem more stressful. I might suggest NOT picking up extra hours until you feel more...
BarrelOfMonkeys replied to River&MountainRN's topic in General Nursing
Great question. I don’t have an answer. Like you, I’ve only noticed them in those same facilities. In the facilities known in my area as “bad” they all have sign on