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  1. Non relative gaining patient information

    RNRutRO replied to thecrew08's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry about your son. How's he doing? I'm praying for you and your family. About the ex's gf, my advice is just focus on your son. Sounds like the hospital is taking care of her. Just a...

  2. Nervous but hopefull

    RNRutRO replied to Aniroc's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Best of luck and keep us posted! Funny how no one REALLY knows someone, isn't it. You'll make a great

  3. Reimbursement and homebound status

    RNRutRO replied to jacks07's topic in Home Health

    I will say that what some of you have posted just makes me ill. I do want you to know that there are GOOD people out there to work for. Yes, everyone has some problems, but what you guys have...

  4. Reimbusrement for precepting a new nurse

    RNRutRO replied to tabster224's topic in Home Health

    Oh, that's not bad. I would use that money to take the person to lunch to ask questions about the jobs, who helps with what in the office, and just to get to know the nurse. Although, I don't...

  5. Reimbusrement for precepting a new nurse

    RNRutRO replied to tabster224's topic in Home Health

    $25 on top of your visits or salary? Or $25 period? That's poo! I think I would flat out refuse if it's the

  6. On call requirements for per diem visit nurses

    RNRutRO replied to hersheynurse's topic in Home Health

    Our LVN's take call Monday to Monday I think they get $175. They rotate about every 8 weeks. The DON/Ast DON take call throughout the week M-Th. The RN's take call Fr-Sun and get paid $90. There...

  7. Reimbusrement for precepting a new nurse

    RNRutRO replied to tabster224's topic in Home Health

    When I precepted with another nurse, I was paid an hourly rate. The nurse was paid her regular visit rate, and she was responsible for the charting, athough, we did a few charts together. I usually...

  8. I need to vent!! :

    RNRutRO replied to mc3's topic in Home Health

    Trouble maker? I think NOT!! When they get audited and it's found out that the patient is NOT homebound, the office will be in big trouble. Bottom line, if they can go to the movies, they can go to...

  9. Reimbursement and homebound status

    RNRutRO replied to jacks07's topic in Home Health

    Just the other day some co-workers and I were discussing this very issue. We feel it's a screening issue in the office. When it happens, we call the DON and it becomes a non-admit visit. We still...

  10. I need to vent!! :

    RNRutRO replied to mc3's topic in Home Health

    Your patients do NOT sound homebound at all. Movies?? Volunteering at the AL facility? What do they need nursing for then? Or is the family members that you are talking about? I'm not an early person...

  11. Preceptorship on renal floor

    RNRutRO replied to wannabenursetx's topic in General Nursing

    Renal patients are somewhat of a challenge since they don't break down meds like normal patients. Read up on when to hold cardiac meds the days of dialysis and from what I remember, their labs always...

  12. Help..fellow RN breaking into co-workers E mail

    RNRutRO replied to iluvivt's topic in General Nursing

    Can you say C-R-E-E-P-E-R? Waht a

  13. Nervous but hopefull

    RNRutRO replied to Aniroc's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Aniroc- I am NO doctor, so keep thatin mind. What you described sounds like a bit of depression. Hmmm? The "lack of drive" Or is it a lack of confidence? Or both? Might be you need to go and...

  14. Many Moons ago

    RNRutRO replied to NeedchangeofPace's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Way to Go Mark!!! That is AWESOME. Maybe you might want to just tell us a little bit about your story. I know that when I first joined here, it was sometimes the ONLY lifeline that I felt to hear how...

  15. hemabate side effects to nurses

    RNRutRO replied to adpiRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    thanks for the info. How are you feeling

  16. hemabate side effects to nurses

    RNRutRO replied to adpiRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Is it given to in place of an abortion? Or instead of a D&C. I know nothing about L&D other than what we had in

  17. I'm guilty. It's about the condom catheter

    RNRutRO replied to tatara's topic in General Nursing

    Belgarion---Thanks for the male "side of the story"..... Personally, not being a male, I think I would have to agree with you if I was. Anyway, had to laugh a your matter of fact way to describe

  18. jobs for nurses in recovery?????????

    RNRutRO replied to dfhcih's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Cherybaby, Do NOT ever bring up your situation with HR or recruiters. Although they will be "very understanding" you will find that you won't be "right" for the job almost immediately. Just my humble...

  19. Any ideas? Please help!

    RNRutRO replied to hippienurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hippienurse, Breathe. Breathe, again. Who knows why the sudden change of heart. Maybe a "legal" issue came up after the poo hit the fan. Maybe they don't have a need for you in that job? Who knows....

  20. hemabate side effects to nurses

    RNRutRO replied to adpiRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Never heard of the drug, so looked it up. Interesting. How do you monitor a patient after you gave the injection. Did you personally have feelings about giving it. Just

  21. I'm guilty. It's about the condom catheter

    RNRutRO replied to tatara's topic in General Nursing

    First off, thanks for the laugh! At first I thought possibly a CVA effect. However, if so, why refuse everyone else? That's the part that makes me think he has some "hinkie feelings for ya"...

  22. Advice on making your life better and easier

    RNRutRO replied to DrBunn's topic in Home Health

    I agree with Tewdles! I myself am NOT a psych nurse, but there is such a need out there for them. Unfortunately, there just doesn't seem to be any around. And I live in a LARGE city. Good luck...

  23. So overwhelmed..any advice?

    RNRutRO replied to Rachelks's topic in Home Health

    Needless to say, I no longer work for that agency. I agree that we are taken advantage of oft times because we allow it. I think you summed it up pretty good. You were very much taken advantage of.......

  24. Advice on making your life better and easier

    RNRutRO replied to DrBunn's topic in Home Health

    Kinnser. It's the best. Very user friendly. Look it up online and see what you think. Good

  25. Ya'll cross your fingers for me

    RNRutRO replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in Home Health

    PoodleLover- When you interview with Maxim, ask to speak to some of the field nurses for their imput. I worked for them for many years. Staffing/and Supervisory. My office had multiple problems. I...