chevyv BSN, RN

chevyv has 14 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Acute Mental Health.

chevyv's Latest Activity

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   VHA application

   chevyv replied to Shan82's topic in Government

   I don't have any insight into credentialing outside of the US but I can tell you that they are strict about paperwork and the process tends to take awhile. Good luck! I love my job!!
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   Healthcare Costs and Unvaccinated Patients

   chevyv replied to guest1168940's topic in COVID

   I apologize for voicing thoughts and not digging up facts that may or may not support my thoughts. I just come here to unwind after work.
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   VA Proficiency Nurse II to III help

   chevyv replied to Greenbay2932's topic in Government

   The proficiency process needs a long haul update! Nobody should be as stressed as we get doing a yearly proficiency!! We looked at the amount of monthly proficiencies and the days the committee meats and we figure about 5 minutes per proficiency. A...
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   Healthcare Costs and Unvaccinated Patients

   chevyv replied to guest1168940's topic in COVID

   Our inpatients are just about half and half. Half are fully vaccinated and half aren't. I was off of work for nearly a month with covid in November. I am fully vaxxed and my hubs refuses to get vaxxed. He tested negative 2 times and never got it. We...
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   Nurses Oppose New CDC Rule Lowering Isolation Time for COVID-Positive Nurses

   chevyv replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in COVID

   I've seen nurses come back that are symptomatic. They just don't have the time to stay home and they say as much. I was out for almost a month in November. Used almost all of my sick time. I get it but it's playing with fire. Management loves it thou...
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   Having SI in relation to new, stressful jobs: quitting nursing forever

   chevyv replied to pinkdoves's topic in Stress 101

   Take care of you now! Experiencing suicidal ideation is a huge red flag. The high anxiety you state you're having can directly affect the SI as well. Your whole post screams high anxiety. These are such difficult days in nursing. I really want you ...
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   VHA application

   chevyv replied to Shan82's topic in Government

   What's the ICD?
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   CNA's Are Tired Of Laziness

   chevyv replied to mlmckenzie's topic in LPN/LVN

   And I would also like to know if the nurse needs to chart on all 19 pts or is charting by exception done at the facility. Surely the nurse knows the tasks involved for the CNA to complete. I worked many yrs as a CNA so I'm on it with the team work. I...
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   transfer from one VA to another out of state

   chevyv replied to sandman88's topic in Nursing

   We have 2 RN's that recently transferred in from other states. It takes a while cause..well it is the VA.....
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    ADN-RN-CRNA with a dismissed drug case

    chevyv replied to Sgold80's topic in Nursing

    If the charges were dismissed and it was like 20yrs ago, I'm not sure how of if it would affect your chances. Have you talked with a school about it? Does it show up when you check yourself?
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    Paying Off Student Loans - Happy New Year!

    chevyv replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing

    I've been paying double or triple on my loans since the government deferred payments. I just read they are deferred again through the end of May of 2022. I'm hoping to knock off a few more grand before the interest starts up. Living lean and not spe...
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    Writing “poop” is unprofessional?

    chevyv replied to guest1143647's topic in Nursing

    Did you actually get written up or did she print out what you charted to make a point? I just can't believe she didn't just approach you and tell you to chart BM next time. Jeez
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    Narcotic abuse suspected

    chevyv replied to Jamie123's topic in LPN/LVN

    I would think that they would escort you pronto to have a UDS done...
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    CNA's Are Tired Of Laziness

    chevyv replied to mlmckenzie's topic in LPN/LVN

    To the OP, if I'm reading this correctly, you work on a behavioral health unit with 19pts and the LPN didn't lift a finger to help out?!? I give you kudos for not going off. That is just poor nursing on her part. I always help out but understand th...
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    Any Nurse Considering CARN?

    chevyv posted a topic in Addictions

    I've been considering testing for the CARN but have not been able to find any good study guides. I recently found Statpearls has an online study/test/ceu guide that includes over 300 questions/answers with rationals. I was absolutely pumped and sign...