woody62

woody62 RN

icu, er, transplant, case management, ps

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  1. depression meds and getting hired

    woody62 replied to AmericanChai's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Once you are hired, you undergo a physical. During that time you will be asked to disclose any illness and/or medications you may be on. Also you sign up for health insurance coverage. Failure to...

  2. Bipolar SN is picky about shift, soon-to-be new grad can't work overnight

    woody62 replied to KaminoAcid's topic in General Nursing

    I had health insurance with several of my employers over time but I never furnished them with any information until I started working and had to fill out the necessary forms for health and life...

  3. DNR Orders Overturned By Doctors

    woody62 replied to DaFreak71's topic in General Nursing

    One of the major problems of this country is that numerous people are aware of the frauds committed against our state and federal systems. But very few of them ever report these violations to the...

  4. Anyone with RSD?

    woody62 replied to Hoozdo's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Inactivity of the affected limb causes demineralization approximately six months after the onset of RSD. It is for this reason, that it is recommended that no matter how painful, one must do the...

  5. DNR Orders Overturned By Doctors

    woody62 replied to DaFreak71's topic in General Nursing

    In order for someone to receive another's social security benefit, the person receiving the benefit must sign a form,witnessed. The direct deposit check is then deposited into that account. It is...

  6. Bipolar SN is picky about shift, soon-to-be new grad can't work overnight

    woody62 replied to KaminoAcid's topic in General Nursing

    I am a bit confused. I have had bipolar disorder since 1966, although I was never diagnosed until 1977. I had no triggers, just cycles. Cycles where I would slowly sink into the deepest darkest...

  7. DNR Orders Overturned By Doctors

    woody62 replied to DaFreak71's topic in General Nursing

    If a patient has a properly notarized Living Will plus a duly appointed health care proxy, woe be it for any physician to disregarding a patient's wishes. Anyone can sue. It doesn't mean they will...

  8. PICC lines in the U.S.A. and the World

    woody62 replied to AZMSNnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I do not work but I have had two PICC lines over the past ten years. Both were put in by a team of nurses. I had mine put in because I required more then a month of IV therapy. My first was...

  9. Nurse with 30+ years CCU Experience dealing with severe back pain... Need Suggestions

    woody62 replied to ganursing's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Your SSDI benefit is based on your previous nine quarters. And while your long term disability payment might be calculated into your total amount, it depends on your salary when you filed. The...

  10. Anyone with RSD?

    woody62 replied to Hoozdo's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    They really were not as painful as you think. I put my own hand and arm into the device and it wasn't as painful as you think. The steroids I mention were infused, not taken by mouth. Question, on...

  11. Anyone with RSD?

    woody62 replied to Hoozdo's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I had one client, back in the middle 80's, that suffered from RSD. The treatment prosed was painful but reliable. Steroids, treatment with a type of physical therapy where his hand and arm were...

  12. Whose responsibility?

    woody62 posted a topic in General Nursing

    An R.N. was recently suspended by the Florida Board of Nursing. And even more recently, she was arrested by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Department, charged with 174 counts of unlicensed practice of...

  13. Nurse with 30+ years CCU Experience dealing with severe back pain... Need Suggestions

    woody62 replied to ganursing's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    It may take you up to twenty-four to thirty-six months getting approved for SSDI. During that time period, you cannot work. If you have long term disability insurance available to you, talk it over...

  14. This just infuriates me!

    woody62 replied to StressedOutNurse85's topic in General Nursing

    I knew there was a reason why I loved doing staff relief and case management. I could take four weeks off at Christmas and New Years. Not many employees get hurt during the four weeks around those...

  15. Kaplan University School of Nursing

    woody62 replied to SmithaJose's topic in School, College Programs

    What are you saying? That we should lower the education standards for professors because the advanced programs are too difficult? I hope not. I've been in nursing since 1964. And I've watched...

  16. Nurse with 30+ years CCU Experience dealing with severe back pain... Need Suggestions

    woody62 replied to ganursing's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I am a believer in obtaining education. You can try to get a position with an insurance company doing telephone triage or case management. I would suggest considering getting your BSN. Contact the...

  17. Patients on Medicaid

    woody62 replied to DiEd's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Again why am I not surprised. It seems that to some there are only two things that are important in their lives-masking money and hitting a dimpled little ball around:lol2:

  18. Status asthmaticus

    woody62 replied to tahnz0's topic in General Nursing

    I've suffered from asthma since 1973. Onset was at the age of 28. Mine is bought on by exposure to cat dander. I have suffered from status several times, to various degrees ranging from necessary...

  19. "It jsut water weight........"

    woody62 replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    I have a problem balancing my check book. You want me to do simple math as well:lol2:

  20. Patients on Medicaid

    woody62 replied to DiEd's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Why am I not surprised. Are we taking you away from hitting that cute little dimpled ball around:lol2:

  21. Have I displayed drug seeking behavior??

    woody62 replied to elthia's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure how much you will save. The Canadian dollar is currently equal to the U.S. dollar. And six pills sell for just under $85. Sorry but perhaps you should have gone this route much...

  22. Nursing and Diabetics & Epileptics?

    woody62 replied to Blamovian's topic in General Nursing

    I am an insulin dependent Type 2 diabetic and I suffer from a seizure disorder. I am also a licensed professional nurse. When I first started nursing school, back in 1964, one of my classmates was...

  23. how to help pt's finance meds?

    woody62 replied to NurseNature's topic in General Nursing

    You haven't bought too many drugs lately, have you. Sorry but down here in SW Florida drugs definitely are priced to dosage and number.

  24. Do you know of any nurses going back for law degree?

    woody62 replied to labbio's topic in General Nursing

    I have a former friend who returned to law school, completed it and got a job with the firm of her dreams. And that is the last I heard from her. I am assuming she is up to her eyeballs in work....

  25. Direct admits and "Stat" orders -- if it's that urgent why not call 911?

    woody62 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    My PCP office is directly located between the two community hospitals in my town. Several times 911 has been called and responded to cardiac emergencies at his office. I guess my PCP has decided...