nurseratchett29

nurseratchett29

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  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...

  16. Medication Aides

    nurseratchett29 replied to R.L.Silva's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting thread. I have some definate opinions. I, too, am from Mass. and work in a primary care practice. The medical assistants (most of whom are CNA's or PCA's) are legally allowed to give...

  17. Belly Piercing/Tattoo

    nurseratchett29 replied to shavsha's topic in General Nursing

    As I mentioned earlier, I have several tattoos and totally agree that if someone came in to interview with me for a job that tattoos and piercings would have to be concealed. I have a pretty crazy...

  18. Belly Piercing/Tattoo

    nurseratchett29 replied to shavsha's topic in General Nursing

    In many states, it is illegal to get a tattoo, even with parental permission until after the age of 18. I have 5 (so far) and will continue to add to the canvas that is my body. One draw back is...

  19. Nurses week Cheap gifts from admin.

    nurseratchett29 replied to nilepoc's topic in General Nursing

    Boy, I stay away for a couple of weeks and all kinds of stuff gets posted. What's this from RNCM about how we should be ashamed? I take my work very seriously and love what I do. My patients...

  20. Nurses week Cheap gifts from admin.

    nurseratchett29 replied to nilepoc's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I waited a whole week. Still Nothing! I shouldn't be surprised. I did casually mention to one of the docs in my practice that the hospital hadn't given us anything and she gave me a pound of...

  21. Has A Surgeon Ever Thrown An Instrument At You?

    nurseratchett29 replied to TravelerAdvisor's topic in Operating Room

    Since one of my hobbies is knife throwing, the surgeon would be in a hell of a lot of trouble if he/she even thought about throwing something at me. Another surgeon would be needed to extract the...

  22. Nurses week Cheap gifts from admin.

    nurseratchett29 replied to nilepoc's topic in General Nursing

    I can't wait till I see how this new hospital shows it's appreciation.They had a icecream social at the busiest time of the day today for the whole staff and the secretaries got towels for secretaries...

  23. Nurses week Cheap gifts from admin.

    nurseratchett29 replied to nilepoc's topic in General Nursing

    How about a luncheon that's held in an agency office during the noon hour when only the office staff can participate. All the field staff are at their client's homes or at school with their patients...