Simplepleasures

Simplepleasures

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  1. Culture Change In LTC?

    Simplepleasures replied to RN 4 Life's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wonderful concept, but doomed to fail unless staffing ratios improve DRASTICALLY. Why even bother with these concepts when the concept of nurse patient ratios have not been seriously addressed in LTC?...

  2. Uninsured=financial ruin

    Simplepleasures replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well, now I am confused, either I am wrong , you are wrong or we both are wrong. According to my state website dhfs.wisconsin.gov/MEDICAID/ it states that you may qualify for Medicaid if 1.You are a...

  3. Warning: Long...Need to bounce something off you guys re: administrative occurance.

    Simplepleasures replied to BBFRN's topic in General Nursing

    HR is probably not terminating her at this time because she has a mental illness that is covered as a disability under the ADA, BUT they are also putting themselves at legal risk and their patients...

  4. Uninsured=financial ruin

    Simplepleasures replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    WRONG, you are not automatically approved for Medicaid because of unemployment, you must prove you are DISABLED. It is a LONG arduous process to warrent Medicaid, it takes up at least a year and in...

  5. Single payer vs. Universal healthcare?

    Simplepleasures replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am unemployed by no choice of my own, could not afford COBRA, who can?Am going to a free clinic because I no longer have a penny to my name, have been tenativly diagnosed by orthpod to have...

  6. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    Simplepleasures replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    How does one explain all those different employers on your resume when applying for a new job? Running is nessessary sometimes, but what happens when there no longer is anywhere to run?I agree that...

  7. my DON called today and told me i lost my job

    Simplepleasures replied to rehab nurse's topic in General Nursing

    NO, This is erroneous information. "At Will" does not mean anything more than you can quit without notice for any reason OR your employer can terminate you for any reason , UNLESS it is...

  8. Program Director

    Simplepleasures replied to susanrae47's topic in General Nursing

    Who gives the meds in an ALF? Are they certified or liscensed? I have seen non liscensed, non certified,healthcare workers in ALFs give meds that ony had a cursory med training program, no wonder...

  9. Are most LTC understaffed? Are most nurses in LTC overworked, understaffed?

    Simplepleasures replied to Bala Shark's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Only to report this to the Health Department( nursing home regulatory section), but I cant guarantee that this will get you anywhere.Contact your local nursing home reform groups, they might be able...

  10. Is LTC really this bad?

    Simplepleasures replied to Sheri257's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have to respond to this post because when a nurse who happens to be VERY LUCKY to work in a facility that they are happy with, says that they are sick of hearing about "bad nursing homes", it...

  11. Oh God What Have I Done! Oh God Help Me!

    Simplepleasures replied to garciadiego's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Is it really worth it to stay there? I usually dont advocate cutting and running, but with the staff already beligerant to you from a different facility, sounds like trouble with a capital T. I guess...

  12. Are most LTC understaffed? Are most nurses in LTC overworked, understaffed?

    Simplepleasures replied to Bala Shark's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Go online , look for the health department(in my state they are called Department of Health and Family Services), you will find either a phone number to call and ask this, OR you should be able to...

  13. Questions about hours, OT, and quitting job

    Simplepleasures replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, this is what Im talking

  14. Questions about hours, OT, and quitting job

    Simplepleasures replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

  15. Are most LTC understaffed? Are most nurses in LTC overworked, understaffed?

    Simplepleasures replied to Bala Shark's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    CapeCod, congratulations, I KNEW you were too good for that job.I truly wish you the best in whatever position you take after this

  16. Why do some DON's and Admin's treat nurses so badly?

    Simplepleasures replied to rehab nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I know it is hard to think about fighting for one more thing ,BUT you need to get an employment lawyer who is familiar with FLMA and the ADA regulations, I do think that you will fall under the...

  17. Is LTC really this bad?

    Simplepleasures replied to Sheri257's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No, I dont think anyone was hurt, just a little taken aback.You seem to be a very sensitive caring nurse, I know you must be well loved by your patients.

  18. Uninsured=financial ruin

    Simplepleasures replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Ok, here is my story, I am still(1 1/2 years) waiting for approval to get Social Security Disability.I have gone through my savings and now am being supported 100% by my grown children, thank God for...

  19. Is LTC really this bad?

    Simplepleasures replied to Sheri257's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am happy for you that you have found a LTC facility that sounds SO NICE. BUT, I think you are doing a disservice to other LTC workers that are voicing LEGITAMITE concerns here on this LTC forum. I...

  20. Want to be paid fairly

    Simplepleasures replied to hyacinthouse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Without a Union this can and does happen.Not much you can do except threaten to quit too, but then you risk having your DON take you up on that threat and you are out of a job, I say find another job...

  21. Is LTC really this bad?

    Simplepleasures replied to Sheri257's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Actually, yes this poster DOES take care of an elderly reletive at home with limited funds and complex needs.Dont be so quick to pass judgement , I

  22. I Feel Like Hammered Poo-Poo

    Simplepleasures replied to tencat's topic in General Nursing

    Well it just goes to show that we are all very individual as to how we cope with the night shift.If I did not get my 8 hours of straight uninterrupted sleep:zzzzz , I too felt like poo poo....

  23. Who Must "Take the Fall?"

    Simplepleasures replied to Simplepleasures's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In a mandatory meeting I once had an Administrator tell a room full of nurses and CNAs that if certain quality care indicators did not improve it would jepordize his vacation fund, he did have a smile...

  24. What can we do to improve working conditions in Nursing homes?

    Simplepleasures replied to Destinystar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    excellent advice, i am doing just that, holding the don/administrator/ ltc facility liable for firing me after i reported an illegal/unethical practice to the state ,after first complaining about this...

  25. I Feel Like Hammered Poo-Poo

    Simplepleasures replied to tencat's topic in General Nursing

    Having workrd nights for almost 27 years, I cant stress this enough, ROUTINE.Go to bed in the AM within an hour of coming home, eat light breakfast, take shower before bed.If you have trouble falling...