BarrelOfMonkeys BSN, RN

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   DNP at UWYO?

   BarrelOfMonkeys posted a topic in NP Students

   Has anyone had any experience in Univ of Wyoming DNP program? I was just trying to gain some insight. Thanks!
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   LGBT Nurses

   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 many times when I first started, however (“You’re a...
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   EVV (Electronic Visit Verification) experience?

   BarrelOfMonkeys replied to BarrelOfMonkeys's topic in Home Health

   Same here. ??‍♂️
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   EVV (Electronic Visit Verification) experience?

   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 in-home services provided and even taken with client to s...
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   EVV (Electronic Visit Verification) experience?

   BarrelOfMonkeys posted a topic in Home Health

   I just discovered this will become a requirement in HH. Anyone have any experience training on it yet? Heres a link that explains it in depth: https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/hcbs/guidance/electronic-visit-verification/index.html
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   Home Health Interview!?

   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 clear then ASK! Also if it’s hourly are you getting paid ...
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   Advice for floor nurse moving to home health

   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. Without interruption from staff/call lights. 6. Do...
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   Just started as a home health nurse and want to make sure I'm making what I should be making...

   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 varies in my area from $35-$75. My visits per day...
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   Any tips or advice for a new grad/new HH nurse?

   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. Scheduling in advance was a challenge with psych clients. I wor...
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    Failed NCLEX first time

    BarrelOfMonkeys replied to jeddicarn2b's topic in NCLEX

    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 woth friends same time each week, etc. I kept at it a...
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    When you hear the word "nurse," do you think male or female?

    BarrelOfMonkeys replied to OldDude's topic in Men

    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 because I’m male. It’s in these times I politely stare ...
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    Would you be insulted?

    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 felt slighted in some manner. Justly or not. If I were yo...
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    12 patients for a new grad to much?

    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 comfortable. Finding a routine that works for you will help....
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    Sign On Bonuses

    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 bonuses.
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    HELP!!!!! PANICKING! Career change??

    BarrelOfMonkeys replied to rn9687's topic in Career Support

    I’d look at my facility policy on time in position before recommending a move. You definitely don’t want to burn your bridges.