txredheadnurse BSN, RN

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    why are there sooo many jobs in private duty

    txredheadnurse replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    I'm in Austin actually. I did have an interview with PSA and absolutely will not work for them; they are way too "loosey-goosey" for me in their approach to doing business. I could see being put...
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    The Lowdown on Austin Hospitals

    txredheadnurse replied to luv2yoga's topic in Texas Nursing

    There is also The Heart Hospital and The Surgical Hospital (in Westlake Hills) both of them are not affliated with either Seton or St Davids. Just a bit trivia about North Austin Hospital...it was...
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    The Art of Letting Go

    txredheadnurse replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Letting go is rarely easy. I think sometimes it is because we, perhaps, unconsciously, view it as a defeat instead of what it is in reality: the last stage of life. It is inevitable for us all, not...
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    Client with Mental Retardation

    txredheadnurse replied to Phillygryl's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked with DD clients for a long time and have seen just about every type of SIB (self injurious behavior) you can imagine. The hand and arm biting are sometimes learned behaviors to solicit...
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    why are there sooo many jobs in private duty

    txredheadnurse replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    Pay rate does not equal responsibility. If a case allows either a LVN/LPN or RN to provide care then the agency determines the level of pay to the nurse. Some pay more to a RN but many pay the same...
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    How nursing has changed over the years...

    txredheadnurse replied to nurse2be2010's topic in General Nursing

    I remember, very fondly, strict visiting hours. One could actually get things done, the unit, room and patient tidied up and then retreat to chart, straighten up things, etc. during visiting time....
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    If you could no longer work as a nurse, what would you do?

    txredheadnurse replied to LockportRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was pre vet until financial issues reared their ugly head so that would be my first choice. Second choice-police officer. I would make a heckuva great detective. Third choice interior designer. I...
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    Austin, TX

    txredheadnurse replied to 3dogs1cat's topic in Texas Nursing

    Waves a big fellow native Austinite howdy to Gray
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    Austin, TX

    txredheadnurse replied to 3dogs1cat's topic in Texas Nursing

    Native born Austinite here. You will not have any particular problem finding a nursing position as a RN or a LVN (LPN) in Austin so long as you have at least a couple years of experience under your...
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    Is anyone else feeling the effect of this economy in your job?

    txredheadnurse replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My job got cut right in half....from 40 per week to 20. By putting me in to part time status I no longer qualify for a single benefit. With my husband also only working part time we are in a very...
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    Nursing Nightmare - Whats's the most number of patients you cared for by yourself?

    txredheadnurse replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Back in 1979 I worked (briefly) in a LTC facility. I was the only nurse on nights, had 3 wings with a total of 5 aides and a bed count of 120. The census was usually between 115 to 120. It was a...
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    Do most jobs send a rejection letter after interview or just ignore you if you

    txredheadnurse replied to rainbowbright2's topic in General Nursing

    My experience is that generally they do not notify you. I did have an interview, it went so-so and I was not really that interested in the job after I found out more details. Therefore I basically...
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    Vent!! Why do families think nurses know all about insurance coverage?

    txredheadnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just had to vent. I have basically wasted several hours over the past few weeks with a guardian who demands I research her childs Medicare Part D plan to find ways to get over the counter and...
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    Vent!! Why do families think nurses know all about insurance coverage?

    txredheadnurse replied to txredheadnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the input and thoughts. Let me clarify a little. This is a community based waiver program centered around group homes. People receive Medicaid not due to financial issues but due to...
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    why are there still LPN courses?

    txredheadnurse replied to johnsboo's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I learned my management skills while serving in the military. Actually that is also where I went to LVN(LPN) school so I learned a whole slew of things that have served me well through the years....
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    Very upset and depressed...almost got fired

    txredheadnurse replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with the other posters to not be so hard on yourself. I defy anyone to declare in this or any other forum that they have never made a mistake in their nursing career. Heavens knows I have...
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    Getting into HH after a termination

    txredheadnurse replied to RN2be_07's topic in Home Health

    To the OP you mentioned PSA. My understanding about PSA is they are primarily 1 to 1 in the home environment/private duty model as opposed to per visit home health. My two cents worth is go to the...
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    Is this odd to you too?

    txredheadnurse replied to mom4josh's topic in General Nursing

    I can't say I have ever really considered my mother to be a memory only. There are times when I see a short auburn haired woman and I see Mom for just a split second or I smell her perfume and for...
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    Is this odd to you too?

    txredheadnurse replied to mom4josh's topic in General Nursing

    Before my mother died of lung cancer she & I discussed her funeral in detail. She had two requests only: no open casket and pink flowers. Her body had been severly ravaged by the chemo and...
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    What can you write off on taxes?

    txredheadnurse replied to nurseby07's topic in Home Health

    Two part answer: for your specific tax situation you really should seek the advice of a professional tax person like an accountant. That way you will get legal, appropriate answers for your individual...
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    getting fired and then collecting your retirement

    txredheadnurse replied to iluvivt's topic in General Nursing

    Regarding being paid for PTO if you are fired......well not necessarily. I have seen employees terminated and not be paid for their PTO. It is all depends on the cause given for termination. If...
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    Police use excessive force, ER docs say- What do ER nurses think

    txredheadnurse replied to rjflyn's topic in Emergency

    Perhaps some of these ED physicians should do a civilian ride along with the police. It can be quite an eye opener to see in person without any censorship what really goes on. I have done several of...
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    "You're not responsible"!!!!!

    txredheadnurse replied to achot chavi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    For the money. This is why I refused two recent offers to be either DON or ADON of a ALF. I had thoroughly rotten experiences with the admission people putting totally inappropriate folks into an...
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    update on kizzykat

    txredheadnurse replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    That is fantastic news!! I am so happy that your kizzykat is doing better. I know you can hardly wait to have her home with you again. And kudos to the vet. What a good guy to take kizzykat home so...
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    Either Give Me A Lunch Break Or Pay Me!!

    txredheadnurse replied to cradlecrewer's topic in General Nursing

    While it is true that many states do not mandate a break for employees and even ones that do can make exceptions for certain situations the issue is time is being deducted as if this nurse is taking a...