nurseratchett29

nurseratchett29 has 11 years experience and specializes in Hospice/Homehealth/Homecare.

Latest Activity

1. Using LPNs for visits

   nurseratchett29 replied to tahijajan's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I am a LPN in a "start-up" hospice in Mass. I share a caseload with a RN. We have about 20 patients. She does the initial assessments and the biweekly CNA medicare supervisions. Although according to...

2. NCAA Rules against the "Chief"

   nurseratchett29 replied to fotografe's topic in General Nursing

   I have worked on this issue for years with a certain organization who shall remain nameless. We have come along way but there is more work to do. White People still do not get it. Racial stereotypes...

3. I can't believe...

   nurseratchett29 replied to oualie20's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   Very Odd==When I worked up at the Brigham a few years ago, most of the nurses I oriented with were new grads and last fall when I oriented with UMASS in Worcester over half were new grads. Don't give...

4. There is hope!!!!!

   nurseratchett29 replied to nurseratchett29's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!don't forget to remember how valuable you are and make sure they know that!!!!!!

5. There is hope!!!!!

   nurseratchett29 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I just accepted a job for $14,000/yr MORE that my current salary!!!!!!!!!! I was solicited out of the blue by a Fortune 100 company who saw an old resume on Monster.com. The interview went very well...

6. What do you wear in this weather?

   nurseratchett29 replied to akvarmit's topic in Home Health

   I live in New England and just discovered those suede clogs with the rubber soles that everyone else has been wearing for a couple of years. They feel like sneakers but are somewhat waterproof and...

7. RN Scrubs

   nurseratchett29 replied to babyphat's topic in General Nursing

   I ordered a stethoscope from them and had the same problem---Contact your credit card company IMMEDIATELY and file a claim. I took me over a month but I did get my money back. They are horrible--no...

8. Hairy Moment-Trach change gone bad

   nurseratchett29 posted a topic in Home Health

   Just wanted to share----Had a hairy moment the other noc. Have worked for 6 years in peds homecare and have had my share of emergencies but this was new to me but I guess it happens: Was changing...

9. do any of you work in anything other than ltc as an LPN?

   nurseratchett29 replied to Princess74's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I work in an endocrinology practice currently but also do Pediatric homecare and skilled visits--Here in Massachusetts, LPNs are used for many different areas--most specialized areas require...

10. Need help with LPN to RN online program

    nurseratchett29 replied to Sashi's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Before you buy anything from these "College Network" type companies, check with the Colleges directly first. You will find that the preparation costs are much less if you buy study materials directly...

11. LPN to RN online?

    nurseratchett29 replied to AngelOvaMe's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am doing this right now.Taking my first class. Been an LPN for 10 years and am totally capped out on salary and am at the glass ceiling.The only way for me to advance is to get RN.MY advice is as...

12. are doctors more valued then nurses?

    nurseratchett29 replied to brown rice's topic in General Nursing

    Hi everybody!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I'm back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!It's been crazy lately and haven't had time to pee. Doctors are more VALUED but we are much more VALUABLE. It's a status issue....

13. Question-how far do you travel for work daily?

    nurseratchett29 replied to deespoohbear's topic in General Nursing

    I drive about 40 miles each way. Depending on the time I go in, it takes me from 50 minutes to up to 1 1/2 hours. Going home is a different story==Takes me from 1 hour 15 minutes to 2 hours...

14. Older than dirt quiz

    nurseratchett29 replied to KaraLea's topic in Nursing Humor

    I AM NOT OLD. I AM NOT OLD. I AM NOT OLD. I AM NOT OLD. I AM NOT OLD.I AM NOT OLD. I AM NOT OLD. I AM NOT OLD. I AM NOT OLD. I will convince myself of this@!!!!!!!!! 17 Out of 25, My god, I'm...

15. FULL NAME required on name tag???

    nurseratchett29 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have worked in both types of places. The thing is that our names, titles, addresses and disciplinary record are public record (at least in MA). I see no reason to have to show your last name on...