Faby

Faby

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  1. Can a Social Worker supervise an LPN?

    Faby replied to nesu0204's topic in Case Management

    Why do they hire an LPN if it's just enrolling in the program, anybody can do it. I'm sending there has to be some clinical work involved. Is the SW supervising a certified Case Manager? I doubt it....

  2. Can't believe the difficulty hiring CMs

    Faby replied to mclennan's topic in Case Management

    Thank you, I'm not a new grad, but sorry not

  3. Can't believe the difficulty hiring CMs

    Faby replied to mclennan's topic in Case Management

    Hi; In which state are looking for a

  4. Do you get paid for your break?

    Faby posted a topic in Nursing Career

    HI everyone : I just started as a nurse supervisor at a LTC facility. I was surprised when the administrator told me that my 30 min( lunch ) was not paid. Even I can't leave the building, because...

  5. Do you get paid for your break?

    Faby replied to Faby's topic in Nursing Career

    That I know, my question was because given the fact that I'm the only RN in the house, and my position as Supervisor doesn't allow me to "take" my break. Meaning, I need to be at all times available....

  6. Do you get paid for your break?

    Faby replied to Faby's topic in Nursing Career

    HI: I agree totally, in fact I'm unable to just take my break; the very same administrator told me that "Ihave to make sure I get the break, tit can be in 10 or 15 min period, but I have to take it,...

  7. Practice nursing in France

    Faby replied to Suzanne303's topic in General World

    Hi suzzane: I'm sorry I have no idea how nursing in France would be. But yuou could google it. here's a link to one website on nursing salaries compared to France's. good luck in your search!...

  8. Bilingual senior clinical admin RN @ UnitedHealthcare

    Faby replied to joiseygirl's topic in Case Management

    HI: I hope your interview went OK. I received an email on this job offer, but I didn't apply because I already got a new job, and I'm no looking. I'd love to know how exactly this would turn out,...

  9. Best complaint you've heard?

    Faby replied to ColleenJune's topic in School

    Where did he get it

  10. Gotham Nursing Agency

    Faby replied to Ebony_RN's topic in New York Nursing

    Hello: I'm reading your post, and I'm thinking, can't you go with both agencies? In NJ you could work for both, at least until you make up your mind about which is the best for you. Regarding the...

  11. I cannot believe a nurse did this......

    Faby replied to shellybsn's topic in General Nursing

    Really? report the nurse to the BON? Really? I think this is truly over reaction, not to mention that the husband that was present didn't complain. And the wife/mom wants to report fact she didn't...

  12. New DON

    Faby replied to doitallnurse's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Hi : In the facility were I worked we use to have report books in each unit, but in addition the Supervisor would record any relevant matter related to the general facility situation in another report...

  13. how did they know I was in the hospital??

    Faby replied to its_meee's topic in General Nursing

    Hi: I'm very sorry for your loss, and unfortunately I know how it feels. As I read what yo wrote I revisit my Mom's passing, she was in a nursing home. She was terminally ill, but that day I worked at...

  14. am I crazy to even think about this?

    Faby replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    Hi: As I was reading your post it got me thinking tha so many times I've done crazy things for a job I love. But, there's always a but, what about your husband and marriage. would he support you?...

  15. *~Nursing Education In Your Country~*

    Faby replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in International Nursing

    Hi; In Uruguay the curricula goes from the normal human to each area such as pediatrics, mother and baby, adult, geriatrics, community, and the different altered functions in each period of life ,...

  16. *~Nursing Education In Your Country~*

    Faby replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in International Nursing

    HI I'm from URUGUAY, and I graduated 27 years ago. At the time the only Nursing School ( it's a 3million population country) was ruled by the Ministry of Health and by the University as well due to...

  17. TEDS are for BEDS?

    Faby posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Hi Guys: I've just taken the WCEI wound care course. the overall of the course was very good. Except for one single information they gave. Tehy stated that TED stockins should only be used in BED? i...

  18. TEDS are for BEDS?

    Faby replied to Faby's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    You could certainly use it. It stuck to my memory since the course. It has been so long since I post this question that I couldn't remember what it was about. LOL. This site is incredible when you...

  19. Promethazine plain syrup for cough?

    Faby posted a topic in Home Health

    Hi everybody: maybe someone has experience with promethazine plain syrup prescribed for cough. The situation was that I saw one of my geriatric patients at home, 80 y.o. female with hx of CVA to the...

  20. Promethazine plain syrup for cough?

    Faby replied to Faby's topic in Home Health

    Thank you. I remember that Promethar shouldn't be given if the patient might be constipated or has oclusion risk. tha's why it called my attention, bu i don't remember as prescribed gor cough but most...

  21. Can a HHA be in charge in home care?

    Faby replied to Sherriblu's topic in Home Health

    Hi : I was just passing by, and holy cow!!! What's this all about? I can't belive my eyes! I'm so sorry for you! But, anyway, I have no idea how you could do this, but my honest advice, is that you...

  22. Adult diaper with additional pad for night use??

    Faby replied to ambil's topic in Home Health

    Hi: I definitelly get the picture. What I would do is use the double pad and extra absobent diaper. But still I would make sure of covering the area with abundant skin protectant lotion, and avoid...

  23. Is there a place to FIND an RN interested in a position?

    Faby replied to Hobby Lady's topic in Home Health

    Hi: I don't live near, and unfortunatelly I'm no willing to relocate. I've looking for that kind of position in my State, and i haven't find it. Would you mind to tell me what exactly is your company...

  24. Adult diaper with additional pad for night use??

    Faby replied to ambil's topic in Home Health

    Hi again: It's not recomended for pressure ulcer prevention to use double pads, or diappers because that implies the patient isn't going to be turned and cared of he or she as requires

  25. Adult diaper with additional pad for night use??

    Faby replied to ambil's topic in Home Health

    Hi: I was wondering about how many hours are we talking about, because, there's a high risk of pressure sulcers. Do these patients turn by themselves? maybe what they need is to be institutionalized....