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  1. My 1st colonoscopy - draping & pain questions

    Traveler replied to carolla's topic in Gastroenterology

    I had my first colonoscopy done yesterday. I am sorry that you had a bad experience. The worst part of mine was the prep: clear liquid diet the day before, citrate of mag. at 10am, NuLiltely beginning...

  2. I resigned yesterday

    Traveler replied to Traveler's topic in Home Health

    Thank you all for your kind words. It did become a bad situation. I did approach my boss and ask for a raise. I laid it all out about why I deserved one. I was the most productive employee in the...

  3. Mds

    Traveler replied to Traveler's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks Robin. That's good to know about the LPN's. There are so many regs and they are always changing. The second MDS job I had I worked part time and helped out when the census increased. Some weeks...

  4. Mds

    Traveler replied to Traveler's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks to both of you for taking the time to respond to me. donmomofnine you sound like a great DON- can I come to work for you? I am looking forward to my interview. The job can be tedious but I...

  5. arrogant nurses

    Traveler replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is too bad that you feel like you don't have the support of the nurses. Unfortunately there are some nurses who don't want to be bothered with helping with pt. care. The goal for all of the staff...

  6. Is home care the better route in nursing?

    Traveler replied to Paleobug's topic in Home Health

    I wish you luck in your education. I would certainly recommend at least several years in the hospital before home health. You're really on your own and need to have a good broad base of experience....

  7. Anyone use dial-up ISP?

    Traveler replied to Baby Catcher's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I also live in an area where the choice is either dial up or satellite. I have not made the jump to satellite yet but I may do it soon (assuming there are no trees/mountains in the way for line of...

  8. Distance learn BSN program

    Traveler replied to cschuess's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am currently a student at UoP in their RN-BSN program and I love it. I didn't know what to expect going in but I have been very impressed and challeneged. I have really learned a lot and just...

  9. Mo440

    Traveler replied to PattiRN's topic in Home Health

    I'm not looking at a HHRG sheet now, but doesn't the HHRG increase only if there is an open wound AND the primary diagnosis is trauma r/t the wound? This is what I was led to believe. I would love to...

  10. UOP Prerequ's

    Traveler replied to NurseKimberley's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am in the second week of my first class so I may lack some knowledge but I'll share what I know. UoP will send for your transcripts and review them. They will award 30 credits for your RN component....

  11. Univ. of Phoenix Grades

    Traveler replied to Traveler's topic in Online Distance Learning

    A's are in the question because I have not yet received any grades from my work and I was just wondering how hard they grade. The group projects do seem pretty intense but I think we have a good group...

  12. Univ. of Phoenix Grades

    Traveler posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just started U. of Phoenix online RN to BSN. I'm a little overwhelmed but hopefully that will get better as I get used to the system and requirements. My question is about grades. Is it pretty tough...

  13. Definition of Rural

    Traveler replied to Idaho Nurse's topic in Rural

    Where I live qualifies as rural. When there's a medical emergency most folks (if possible) drive the patient down the mountain and either meet the ambulance in town 30 minutes away or try to make it...

  14. Demerol is passe?? Can anyone fill me in?

    Traveler replied to steel magnolia's topic in Pain Management

    My husband was put on Demerol after bilat. total knee after he had a reaction to eiidural meds and also had severe episodes of vasovagal syncope where hr dropped to about 20. It was explained to me...

  15. # of visits per day

    Traveler replied to cynda's topic in Home Health

    We also count admissions as 3, d/c or recert as 2 and others as 1. One thing I've learned in HH is that no two days are alike. Some days I have done up to 12 points, but others have done 4 but worked...

  16. Role Transition

    Traveler posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    There was a post earlier about how it was easier to make the role transition from RN to NP with less time as a nurse. I have been an RN for about 10 years with the last three in home health. I am...

  17. Anyone Ever Drop A Client?

    Traveler replied to nightingale's topic in Home Health

    I believe that if you have a patient who has non-compliance, severe wounds and no reliable caregiver they would best be served in a skilled care unit of a nursing home. I had a patient recently in...

  18. pharm course/diploma school

    Traveler replied to valene's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I attended a Diploma program and we did have a pharm course which was taken the same semester as Foundations- first semester. The pharm course was 30 hours

  19. pharm course/diploma school

    Traveler replied to valene's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I attended a Diploma program and we did have a pharm course which was taken the same semester as Foundations- first semester. The pharm course was 30 hours

  20. Acceptance of Distance/Online Degrees by Other Colleges and Universities

    Traveler replied to macmagick's topic in Online Distance Learning

    This is an interesting discussion. I have been an RN for 10 years and plan on starting with Univ. of Phoenix online this fall. I have heard nothing but good things about it (other than the cost) and...

  21. What are some of the strangest situations you have gotten into in home health

    Traveler replied to lioneliz's topic in Home Health

    Admitted a lady with venous stasis ulcers on ble. She lived in the country and there was no answer at her door. I started looking around the yard and some of the outbuildings. Down the hill she comes...

  22. want info about working in home health

    Traveler replied to lady jane grey's topic in Home Health

    Congratulations. Working for such a large HHA should provide you with some good benefits. A year orientation seems awfully long. Read back on some of the past posts to get little idea about some of...

  23. Does this sound fair?

    Traveler posted a topic in Home Health

    Our office is closed Christmas Eve. I work PRN paid per visit- no benefits. I agreed to take call Christmas Eve and was paid time and a half visit rate. All travel time from pt to pt is hourly for...

  24. Does this sound fair?

    Traveler replied to Traveler's topic in Home Health

    You are all correct. Christmas Eve is usually not a holiday but at my agency it is along with Christmas Day. I do not get paid for either since I am prn. So the visit rate Christmas Eve is at holiday...

  25. Working towards MSN

    Traveler posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Are nurses with BSN and much clinical experience working toward MSN allowed to teach as adjunct faculty clinically and in the classroom? I am planning on getting my MSN/FNP. I would like to work some...