AlsgalRN

Thank you, thank you!

I worked telephone triage for my clinic while I was undergoing chemotherapy. It was much more convenient to have my blood drawn in my clinic instead of driving to the oncologist's office. The lab tech called with critical results. Of course, I acce...

The patient had several daughters. Her husband strongly desired a son. This pregnancy was a boy who had been diagnosed with anencephaly. The patient and her husband believed that God would cure the little guy so he would be born healthy. The doc...

The FMLA law requires that you have been employed for 12 months AND have worked (and that means WORKED, PTO time does not count) 1250 hours. My understanding is that you have to have met that obligation by the start of your leave. I think it is lov...

Hospice is giving good care to my husband who is losing the battle with ALS. I think you should give them a call.

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Canesdukegirl, I think we are in the same general area of the state. My husband has ALS. That caused financial issues that I never expected. Are you able to send me a private message with the info about your financial planner? Thank you, AlsgalRN ...

It does not look like my vet's hours will cover you for 7am-7pm doggie day care. Otherwise, I would highly recommend them for care for you and your pets. They are AWESOME. They may be able to give you some guidance about daycare and I know they ca...

I think you are right about the need to keep a sense of humor! My surgeon thinks I am a hoot and she tells this story to other breast cancer patients. Before surgery, my breasts were "the girls". During surgery, she injected purple dye into the br...

I checked the job listings today at my hospital. The are now positions available for new grads in Raleigh/Cary NC. The website is Wakemed.org Good luck new grads! AlsGalRN

Is Femara her only option? I am taking Tamoxifen and have no real side effects. I am not yet menopausal. Is she willing to get a second opinion from another oncologist? I hope she does well with whatever she chooses to do. Hugs to both of you from...

Would you please post the info about the safes for all to see? My husband is receiving care from Hospice. While he does not yet require narcotics, I would like to be prepared when that day arrives. To all of you who work with Hospice, THANK YOU! O...

I would recommend that you check the policy from HR. My hospital will pay half of your PTO, if you give proper notice. The other half is forfeited. You may no longer donate PTO to coworkers either. If you die, the full PTO balance is paid to your...

My biggest financial mistake was not purchasing long care insurance. Three years ago, I was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 43. At the same time, my husband was diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) at age 48. He now receives Medic...

I am still employed due to FMLA. Three years ago, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. AT the same time, my husband was diagnosed with ALS. I would have lost my job without FMLA protection. My unplanned absences would have been: 1. biopsy day 2. ...

Beatris, It is a personal choice for your sister-in-law. The doc will make his recommendation based on many things. My tumor was a llittle under 2 cm, invasive ductal carcinoma, high grade., ER and PR positive, HER neg. My BRCA 1 and 2 were neg. ...

Tankweti, It is a matter of common sense to expect that it is expensive to hire and train new grads. Your school is not responsible for the economy or your inability to find a job.

I suggest that the problem is enforcement of the law by your employer. A doctor's note from an office visit is NOT FMLA without all of the other supporting paperwork. What can be done to make the rules be properly enforced for everyone? I am glad ...

FMLA is limited to twelve weeks in a rolling one year period. I was diagnosed with breast cancer on the same day that my husband was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). I took 2 weeks off for my surgery, one and a half days off f...

If you are interested in doing the maternal/newborn visits, you should look at the Wake County job listings. The Wake County Health and Human Services (used to be called the Health Dept) nurses are the lovely folks who do those visits.

Unfortunately, my hospital no longer allows PTO donation. The hospital CEO told us that allowing PTO donations is too expensive for the hospital. The funds are available, though, to hire a company to manage all FMLA and disability claims. Our hosp...

In April, 2007, my world came apart. I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma in my right breast. The same week, my beloved husband was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. I have to give my thanks to my AMAZING coworkers! I worked...

Please check with Human Resources about FMLA. You will not qualify until you have worked for your employer for 1 year AND 1250 hours WORKED during that year. Also, the time off is on a rolling calendar year. I was diagnosed with breast cancer at t...

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Thank you for participating in the walk! My hospital is the local urban trauma center. I think we are level 4. I don't work in the ED, though. We are BUSY! The hospital system is building like crazy but there is still often a long wait in the E...