BarrelOfMonkeys BSN, RN

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    DNP at UWYO?

    BarrelOfMonkeys posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Has anyone had any experience in Univ of Wyoming DNP program? I was just trying to gain some insight.
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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...
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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:...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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....
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    Failed NCLEX first time

    BarrelOfMonkeys replied to jeddicarn2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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...
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    When you hear the word "nurse," do you think male or female?

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

    BarrelOfMonkeys replied to rn9687's topic in Nursing Career

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

    BarrelOfMonkeys replied to Divine-LPN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Was that a Hee-Haw tv show reference?
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    Vent

    BarrelOfMonkeys replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in General Nursing

    I am sort of laughing at your remarks but not at the thought behind them. I recall in college going through and having to dress up to even present research and then in the real world of nursing we are...
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    If you want to work in psych you must be crazy yourself...

    BarrelOfMonkeys replied to Msmedic68w's topic in Psychiatric

    This reminded me ... I recall working at an old state asylum. I had little experience with psych but really LOVED my psych rotation in school. During my first week it was hard to tell who were actual...
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    Changing Careers

    BarrelOfMonkeys replied to holmla's topic in Nursing Career

    Great advice posted so far! I was in the military and then human resources following that prior to going into nursing at a mature age, just like several others. Like others have mentioned, I treated...
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    Cigarette Smoke in the Home

    BarrelOfMonkeys replied to DallasRN's topic in Home Health

    That sounds awful. I've not experienced developing any allergies from cannabis/nicotine smoke in the homes. I've never been a smoker and don't care for it. Most of my clients try to be respectful...
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    Blast from the past...

    BarrelOfMonkeys replied to audreysmagic's topic in General Nursing

    I went to the studio lot where that was filmed. Fascinating how they did it! Loved that show as
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    How to retain nurses?

    BarrelOfMonkeys replied to old&improved's topic in General Nursing

    True story. I've seen this many times as I'm sure many others have as well. Recognition is nice, of course, but long term retention will truly need to incorporate better staffing and real monetary...
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    Preparing for nursing school

    BarrelOfMonkeys replied to Sammiegurl87's topic in General Students

    I think all the above posts are brilliant. I’d only add two things: 1. getting familiar with your college campus and what’s offered and study spaces, where departments are, etc if you’re not...
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    Trigger Warning!

    BarrelOfMonkeys replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I shouldn’t laugh because I realize this is a real thing for some people who are emotionally triggered over something that “hits home” or offended by another’s comments about a particular...
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    Trigger Warning!

    BarrelOfMonkeys replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    “I don’t mean to trigger you, but...” “Please don’t take this triggerly, but...” So what they’re saying is using the word trigger in a sentence before making the remark is license to...