renerian

renerian BSN, RN

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  1. Improper Termination

    renerian replied to FeelGDRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Wow I think you did a great job given the nature and severity of the problem. Instead of thanking you for caring and helping the residents, you get yelled at and treated like dog doo doo. Another...

  2. Family Suctioning Patient?

    renerian replied to jack8960's topic in Pulmonary

    I let family member's watch me and tell me what they would do first and how they do it. I demonstrate and supervise it all.

  3. Fired for emergency room visit

    renerian replied to BCzito's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Does your dad carry his own malpractice insurance? That could provide a lawyer. I read he is appealing.

  4. Family Suctioning Patient?

    renerian replied to jack8960's topic in Pulmonary

    I have taught lots of famililies how to suction in acute care and home care. Does the person have the ability to go to another health care setting or home? Not sure of the person's discharge planning...

  5. I finally walked out the door

    renerian replied to NannaNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I wanted to tell you to enjoy a few days off, glad your brother is okay and congrats on your new job. renerian

  6. Need help on quadrapelegic care!

    renerian replied to michellejanine's topic in Home Health

    REsearch shows the vests do more harm then good. I have not seen a home care company use them in some time. Glad your getting settled .

  7. Need help on quadrapelegic care!

    renerian replied to michellejanine's topic in Home Health

    I think you might want to check the company policy on cath care as it varies greatly. Good luck in your new job.

  8. Gas going ^ to $4 per gallon, How are you homehealth nurses doing it??

    renerian replied to Hairstylingnurse's topic in Home Health

    Wish the costs could be passed on for Medicaid but the rates are frozen and the rates stink..Medicare has some wiggle room to take it out of what you make for the episode UH if your lucky to make...

  9. My Job being bought out OH NO! need advice.

    renerian replied to happthearts's topic in Home Health

    I personally think you need some time to figure out the "new game" but hopefully it works out better for you than it has for me. Hugs,

  10. Gas going ^ to $4 per gallon, How are you homehealth nurses doing it??

    renerian replied to Hairstylingnurse's topic in Home Health

    WE are just broaching this subject now. The aides are dropping like flies.

  11. Need info re Medicare and visiting patients in ICF facility.

    renerian replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Home Health

    Karen in Ohio in ICF facilities I have only done psyc nursing if the facility does not have a program for that skill. Good question. I don't know about PA only Ohio. Do you have a PA council for home...

  12. My Job being bought out OH NO! need advice.

    renerian replied to happthearts's topic in Home Health

    Where I am from/had legal council check/non competes don't always hold up in court. Good luck. Having been laid off, downsized etc from buy outs/mergers etc. The stick was never made bigger/only...

  13. Family Witnessing Code Activities

    renerian replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    I did see my mother code and I wish I had not seen it. It is permanented etched in my mind.

  14. Vegetarian being asked to dissect a cat !

    renerian replied to roxburin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I will assume the cat your going to be working on is already dead right? (trying to make you feel better with a light post)

  15. New Moderator: Thunderwolf

    renerian replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats! The pic below might be you later LOL. I am a founder of a yahoo club and Lord knows I have done my share of it.....big smile.

  16. home health aides knowing patient diagnosis

    renerian replied to renerian's topic in Home Health

    I did not realize you were from Ohio!!!

  17. Care Paths

    renerian replied to PattiRN's topic in Home Health

    Patti, I am sorry no one replied. I missed this post. I have found for the younger population, insurance etc, caretracks work fairly well. For the elderly I think they can be guides to move through...

  18. home health aides knowing patient diagnosis

    renerian replied to renerian's topic in Home Health

    I appreciate everyone's input on this subject. The DON still feels the same way and the hha's are not told. Scarey to me,

  19. My Shadow is MISSING!

    renerian replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    I checked out this thread thinking shadow was maybe a missing pet cat...... Missed the boat.......

  20. Mileage pay

    renerian replied to lossforimagination's topic in Home Health

    Two more good people lost over gas, mileage, on call and cellular bills. Stinks. I understand 100% though.

  21. where in north carolina?

    renerian replied to paula77720's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Wow I am glad I read this thread. Hubby and I were looking at NC for 2006 to 2007 after our last graduates high school. I will high reconsider it.

  22. Frustrated & ready to leave nursing... (long)

    renerian replied to sun_chica's topic in Nursing Career

    I used to work with a few nurses who worked part time on two units to = full time. Their managers communicated on their scheduling. they loved it.

  23. Help! New position in Bone Marrow Transplant

    renerian replied to 5thflrnurse's topic in Oncology

    I started as a new grad on a hem/onc/bmt unit. I learned so much so fast..You will to.....yes the patients are very ILL on that floor...... You can do it.........be open to learning alot..

  24. Study: Nearly 16 million insured adults lack adequate health coverage

    renerian replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have 4 kids in college/3 part time as they have to work, take loans, get help from me for what I can do to help them, and none of them have health insurance. They cannot afford their insurance at...

  25. Did I jump the gun?

    renerian replied to estrogen's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Seems smart to me. What is your policy too? Sometimes I have done things related to safety that are not policy to CYA due to nursing judgement and what would a prudent nurse do? Plus if you did not...