Yosemite, RN

Yosemite, RN ASN, EMT-I

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  1. Adolescent Psych RN

    Yosemite, RN replied to Nurseladyt's topic in Psychiatric

    Stevostarko: please just keep that base down when you pull up next to me in

  2. Only Crusty Old Bats will remember..

    Yosemite, RN replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    DoGoodThenGo: It was a joke! I have no "uniforms!" I'm male, wear street clothes! I guess I could starch my undergarments, though... (another

  3. Only Crusty Old Bats will remember..

    Yosemite, RN replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Starch! I miss

  4. Adolescent Psych RN

    Yosemite, RN replied to Nurseladyt's topic in Psychiatric

    Jules A: Wow, much worse now than when I was doing it just a few years ago; I most certainly do NOT doubt your accounts! As to emergency medications for adolescents, one of my last few encounters...

  5. Adolescent Psych RN

    Yosemite, RN replied to Nurseladyt's topic in Psychiatric

    Nurseladyt: Yes, my last couple of "gigs" were intermittent home health care. Yes, the driving in between visits is enjoyable! For me, though, home health care became untenable. Although it's been...

  6. 2016 2017 per visit rates per state DETAILS!!!

    Yosemite, RN replied to RNLASVEGAS's topic in Home Health

    NurseEryn: I agree; I went part time/per diem with one company and when it was sold, laid off. 2nd company would only give me the worst, last minute desperate and/or those over an hour from home....

  7. Sacramento Nursing

    Yosemite, RN replied to ssczesny's topic in California Nursing

    Greater Sacramento area: difficulty (but not impossible) getting foot in the door for acute care; check the job boards for: Kaiser, Sutter, UC Davis, Dignity (Mercy). Google maps for outlaying...

  8. Adolescent Psych RN

    Yosemite, RN replied to Nurseladyt's topic in Psychiatric

    Nurseladyt: Davey Do pretty much says it all. The only point that I might add concerns the mix of personality disorders, those patients who have been through "the system" before KNOW the limits of...

  9. Question on home health

    Yosemite, RN replied to ddeckerlvn's topic in Home Health

    Yes, find another job, quit without notice and don't look back. If you're spiteful, know that she'll likely stroke out from her own stress and

  10. 2016 2017 per visit rates per state DETAILS!!!

    Yosemite, RN replied to RNLASVEGAS's topic in Home Health

    Greater Sacramento, CA area, 2 agencies worked for: SOC = $120, RV = $60. Mileage I believe was something like $.55 per mile for the SHORTEST route (not the most efficient), $25 per hour for...

  11. New grad needing advice on job hunt

    Yosemite, RN replied to oceanblue52's topic in Home Health

    Oceanblue52: yes, welcome to home healthcare. Your description is NOT unusual for this niche of the industry. I hate to say it, but you are between a rock and a hard spot. My humble advice would...

  12. Only Crusty Old Bats will remember..

    Yosemite, RN replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    "Thanks for the memories" Wow, really brings me back (other than smoking @ the nursing stations and not being able to speak directly to physicians). One of my fondest memories (so as not to submit a...

  13. So is there really a nursing shortage?

    Yosemite, RN replied to VegGal's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that location, specialty and experience makes quite a difference. Although, likely retired, I keep my eye open for a compatible position. I speak mostly for the Greater Sacramento (CA) area....

  14. Average pay-per-visit HH rate for the bay area?

    Yosemite, RN replied to nur-sing's topic in California Nursing

    I don't know about the Bay Area pay, but for the Sacramento area, revisits for a RN is about $60, OASIS start of care $120 or so. The last 2 agencies I worked for, though, were phasing out RN...

  15. Am I too old to change career?

    Yosemite, RN replied to mmaku2020's topic in General Nursing

    Adam: No, I don't think you're "too old." BUT, as an accountant, "run the numbers." You know, cost of program, cost of living while you'll be in school full time (likely, especially with the...

  16. Electronic Stethoscope.. worth the $?

    Yosemite, RN replied to dev.miles's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Getting older and hearing is going, especially auscultating lungs and heart sounds. It allowed me to continue

  17. Moisture Wicking Scrubs?

    Yosemite, RN replied to alyssa_hake's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have heat intolerance; the older I get, the worse it gets... and it gets hot where I live and work. In home healthcare, the older folks crank their heaters in the winter and wear sweaters; in the...

  18. Embarrassing topic: sweating

    Yosemite, RN replied to quazar's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have heat intolerance; the older I get, the worse it gets... and it gets hot where I live and work. In home healthcare, the older folks crank their heaters in the winter and wear sweaters; in the...

  19. How is this cheat sheet?

    Yosemite, RN replied to Atownshend's topic in Home Health

    For a "cheat sheet" on an OASIS visit, I just print out the agency's OASIS form, make photocopies for upcoming visits. I have a self made "cheat sheet" for my revisits. I enter the information @...

  20. Commonly used icd10 diagnosis codes?

    Yosemite, RN replied to LanaWRN's topic in Home Health

    CMS.gov I use it a

  21. Need advice, preventing shear force/friction

    Yosemite, RN posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Help! I need advice on treating pressure ulcers from shear force/friction in a couple of my patients. Both have limited mobility, both are obese, both have limited recourses. Shear force during...

  22. Experiencing Burnout?

    Yosemite, RN replied to shrewz91's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Is this enough "burn out" for

  23. Where can I find a Job outside of bedside nursing

    Yosemite, RN replied to freeasabird's topic in California Nursing

    Hmmmm, tough situation. I wish I had suggestions of promise but, due to the GLUT of nurses in the U.S., let alone California, most employers will not consider us unless we have RECENT/current...

  24. Inpatient Psych - Ever call the police on a patient?

    Yosemite, RN replied to imapsychrn's topic in Psychiatric

    Quite a few times, actually. A few "lock downs" where a potential patient showed up at the front door during the night, was let in by unlicensed staff (as per protocol), escorted to the floor of...

  25. Age-old question... Should I leave the hospital for home care?

    Yosemite, RN replied to babynurse73's topic in Home Health

    Do NOT leave the hospital. There is NO return (unless you're hospital based and unionized). The pay for the hours worked is abominable. Take my word for it, kid, the grass is always greener on the...