lsvalliant

lsvalliant has 8 years experience and specializes in acute care then Home health.

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1. Suspended without pay for expired TB requirement?

   lsvalliant replied to lsvalliant's topic in General Nursing

   Hi OP here. I haven't had time to reply because I've been too busy in the past 48 hours working at my job to check the forum, but update... I did NOT get suspended, thank goodness. I did get a PPD on Sunday (having it read tomorrow) and I did send ...

2. Suspended without pay for expired TB requirement?

   lsvalliant posted a topic in General Nursing

   My employer told me on Friday that my annual TB test was going to expire this weekend and instructed me that they would suspend me without pay on Monday if I couldn't get one done over the weekend. Problem is that I had plans to take PTO for a half ...

3. Why are the floor nurses so unwilling to teach?

   lsvalliant replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

   I didn't learn a gosh darn thing by following the nurse around when I was in clinicals, except for what I needed to do to keep my teachers off my back and to look busy. I was a straight A student, but I found I could learn a heck of a lot more by no...

4. Lets talk about $$$

   lsvalliant replied to russki1313's topic in Home Health

   1. SAN DIEGO 2 100 SOC, 60 VISIT, 70 all other oasis, .50 mile 3 Full benefits medical, dental, 401k, HSA, disability 4.being out in the sun all day!

5. Can't Pass NCLEX, So What Jobs Can I Get With My Nursing Degree?

   lsvalliant replied to eutawville11's topic in Career Support

   I haven't read the updates or any of the comments on this post but just between you and me. I heard you were going to make it and it is your destiny to be a great nurse.

6. Fraudulent visits - yes I brought it up!

   lsvalliant replied to salvadordolly's topic in Home Health

   "Now I know that I'm watching too much reality TV, but the first thought that came to mind was to hire an independent private investigator to follow her." Or just follow her a** one day. See for yourself.

7. Home Health-The good, The bad, and I'm getting out.

   lsvalliant replied to lsvalliant's topic in Home Health

   Guess What! Original poster here. I was offered 6-8 dollars less per hour to go work at the new job in the hospital/clinic setting. Forget it!! SO I did not leave home health. It drives me crazy some days but at least I dont have to punch a clock...

8. Home Health-The good, The bad, and I'm getting out.

   lsvalliant posted a topic in Home Health

   I've been working in home health now for almost 3 years as a RN case manager in southern California. I'm posting this so those of you that are thinking about home health know what to expect and I'm basically just venting why I have a love/hate relati...

9. Tax season, What can I right off??

   lsvalliant posted a topic in Home Health

   This is the first time I am going to attempt to right off expenses on my taxes. I made over 100k as a case manager last year and I am scared I am going to owe thousands in taxes. i was paid 25 cents a mile for most of the year so I know I can right...

10. Anyone heard of nightingale or aspire home healthcare

    lsvalliant replied to lsvalliant's topic in Home Health

    OK so I took the job. Worst experience I've ever had in my whole working career. This is of course the opinion of one and not to sway anyone from excepting one of the many jobs they have available because their RN turnover is ridiculous. The avera...

11. worst, most corrupt agency ever!

    lsvalliant replied to lsvalliant's topic in Home Health

    Oh, lol I meant TPA or cathflo. I get the concept but I have never actually given it. It involves using a stopcock. I filed a complaint with the state about the youtube incident and that we are hiring new grads that dont know what they are doing w...

12. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    lsvalliant replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard so many stories from my teammates about devil possession on the floor. *shiver* I bet those patients are getting ambien

13. worst, most corrupt agency ever!

    lsvalliant posted a topic in Home Health

    Hi all, I have been working for the same agency as a full-time case manager for over a year now and recently things have gotten so bad, I feel like I'm being forced to quit. In October the agency went from an hourly rate of pay to per visit. All of...

14. IV bolus to CHF patient. Need your opinions please

    lsvalliant posted a topic in General Nursing

    Im a home health nurse and got orders today by a primary doctor to infuse 1 Liter of LR with 20meq K over 3-4 hours every day for 7 days. This pt has CHF with +4 pitting edema and SOB with mod exertion. I refused to give it and consulted her cardio...

15. Home health and family life?

    lsvalliant replied to vbgniner's topic in Home Health

    11-15 pts a day is 11-15 hours per day at my agency. 30min visit, 30 min charting and case managing. NOT counting if its a SOC, ROC etc. NOT counting any drive time. Thats impossible.