brillohead ADN, RN

Cardio-Pulmonary; Med-Surg; Private Duty

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    Changes in language

    brillohead replied to kidzcare's topic in General Nursing

    Was talking about this very subject at work last night..... kids have no clue what you're talking about if you mention "taping a show" on tv.... everything is DVRed (or TIVOed) nowadays! And "you...
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    Newly hired nurse

    brillohead replied to Walkingbad's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, this. When first hired, you should have stated that you already have plans for this particular week -- made months in advance and non-refundable -- and you'd like to work around that time off, if...
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    OR Nursing Call Response

    brillohead replied to RNKeith's topic in General Nursing

    Also, how often are you expected to be on-call? If it's a rare event (two nights a month, say), do they have facilities for you to remain on-site during your call? And if so, would you be willing to...
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    Lice Police!

    brillohead replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    Maybe when Suzy and Sammy Snowflake get ostracized for getting lice, the affluent/influential parents will realize that the policy just causes problems rather than solves them? Hey, we can hope,...
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    Lice Police!

    brillohead replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    Or until some knowledgeable parents cause a stink at a Board of Education meeting, bringing up the complete lack of evidence based documentation to support this
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    Advocating for my pt.

    brillohead replied to buggybum96's topic in Private Duty

    I have a client who asks that the HME on his portable/wheelchair ventilator not be dated. This isn't because of stockpiling or anything -- they get enough to change it daily -- but rather an attempt...
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    Long hair unrestrained at work

    brillohead replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    You have what a friend of mine calls "Teflon hair" -- nothing sticks to it! I think the Spin Pins might be just the answer you're looking for -- because of the way they "sew" themselves in (like a...
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    can i be a hha while going to nursing school?

    brillohead replied to laurensmith92's topic in General Nursing

    Again, this is regional.... in my area, LPNs make $18/hour; in some areas of the south, RNs are making that. MA's cost of living is significantly higher, so "unskilled" jobs pay more there than they...
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    Long hair unrestrained at work

    brillohead replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I was right: quick
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    Long hair unrestrained at work

    brillohead replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure there are tutorial videos on YouTube -- we longhairs love to share our secrets with the world! Basically, they work like a screw -- righty-tighty, lefty-loosey. They kind of "sew" themselves...
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    can i be a hha while going to nursing school?

    brillohead replied to laurensmith92's topic in General Nursing

    You can certainly work as a HHA, but you most certainly will not earn $25/hour. HHA is an unlicensed position, and as such it is the lowest paying position in home health. You'll likely make...
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    Long hair unrestrained at work

    brillohead replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I have naturally curly hair that goes down to my "vertical smile". I can't even begin to imagine working with it down.... ewwwww!!!! It's either in a ponytail, or it's in a bun. Because of its...
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    Winter Weather!

    brillohead replied to SLHLPN's topic in Private Duty

    This is a decision that each nurse has to make for themselves. I'm in Michigan and have been driving on winter roads for 30 years -- I go to work no matter what. I may have to leave an extra hour...
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    How do I start my own Private duty nursing?

    brillohead replied to Karilynnmorgan's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Who pays the employer's portion of the payroll taxes? Who pays the company's liability insurance? Who pays the company's workers compensation insurance? The difference between the $16/hour you're...
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    Was I taken advantage of?

    brillohead replied to Darby71's topic in Home Health

    If the patient was an adult, then you weren't taken advantage of, IMO. You were hired to help with her ADLs, and had she been able-bodied and living on her own, she would have been cleaning her own...
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    Advocating for my pt.

    brillohead replied to buggybum96's topic in Private Duty

    I had this issue with a case last year... I became convinced that I was the only nurse out of three on the case who was providing skin care (he had severe acne) and oral care. He was a non-verbal...
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    How do I start my own Private duty nursing?

    brillohead replied to Karilynnmorgan's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    There is a HUGE difference between "home health aide / companion" agencies versus Private Duty Nursing agencies. Of course HHA/companion employees don't need to be licensed -- because it's not a...
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    Help - GI bug

    brillohead replied to GatezRN's topic in School

    I'm not a school nurse, but I am a mom. (and a nurse! LOL) One thing that had a huge impact on my own kid was explaining *exactly* what is meant by "fecal-oral route". Any time he had...
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    New Home Health CNA

    brillohead replied to PCTILAJ's topic in Home Health

    Most PDN work is through agencies, FYI. Using the washroom will depend on the circumstances of your client. In my cases, I just make sure needs are met / alarms are set as needed and I go when I need...
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    New Home Health CNA

    brillohead replied to PCTILAJ's topic in Home Health

    Sounds like you'll be doing Private Duty work, rather than Home Health? Are you there for an entire shift (Private Duty), or just visiting for a short period of time (Home Health)? There's a separate...
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    Silvercel vs. Doctors Orders

    brillohead replied to NightNurseRN13's topic in Private Duty

    A client like this would have me asking my agency for a new assignment. Brings to mind the scene from Jerry McGuire, "Help me help you!"
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    Is this legal?

    brillohead replied to Nibbles1's topic in Private Duty

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    How long would you commute?

    brillohead replied to HisTreasure's topic in Private Duty

    I gave up a client that was a 30-minute drive for one that is an hour and ten minutes (in decent weather), simply because the shorter commute's mom was a witch and the longer one's entire family is...
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    did the pvt trick

    brillohead replied to wwjdehill's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well butter my butt and call me a biscuit, I stand
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    did the pvt trick

    brillohead replied to wwjdehill's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I simply don't understand this focus you have on ACTUALLY PAYING and foolishly wasting money.... THERE IS NO NEED TO ACTUALLY MAKE THE PAYMENT TO DO THE PVT!!!! The only thing you need to know is if...