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  1. 3rd week in home health, ready to quit

    erroridiot replied to SRbear's topic in Home Health

    First of all - good for you that you recognize the problems you are facing. That is the first step toward solving them. Find out where the "smart ones" went. Maybe they aren't as smart as someone...

  2. V57.1 as primary on OASIS .. = $$$$ what do you think?

    erroridiot replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Home Health

    Under great pressure to upcode and ignore the best interest of the patients, I am not considering leaving management in home care - I am planning to do so as soon as possible. I will not go to jail...

  3. Bad day at Work

    erroridiot replied to Ortho_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am considering reporting my employer to the state wage and hour division for not paying me for a shift worked in August. First they shorted my check, then they forgot to pay me, then they offered...

  4. Antisocial personalities The FACTS

    erroridiot replied to Destinystar's topic in Correctional

    Hmmmmmm......i had a boss fitting that description awhile back...... "If you wish to know what a man is, place him in authority." -- Yugoslav

  5. whiners, criers, and fakers

    erroridiot replied to nurseT's topic in Correctional

    did you make any attempt to verify his medical history with the hospital where he states he had this surgery, his prescribing physician or his most recent pharmacy? if you want others to be happy,...

  6. Is this legal? What can we do?

    erroridiot replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How does a person make an anonymous call? I'm sure that no matter where I call from or what type of phone I use, it can be traced. But I would like to make an anonymous call or

  7. Manager Insanity or Incompetence?

    erroridiot posted a topic in General Nursing

    I would be interested to know if anyone else has had or does have an insane or incompetent manager. How does this person display their dark side to people they

  8. PHS or CMS? Benefits? Work Conditions?

    erroridiot replied to erroridiot's topic in Correctional

    I would be concerned about the emotional maturity of these potential employers. In fact, I would be so concerned that I would not work for them - not even if they apologized for their inappropriate...

  9. PHS or CMS? Benefits? Work Conditions?

    erroridiot replied to erroridiot's topic in Correctional

    If I were a feisty person, I might take this person on. I am currently working in the most toxic environment you can imagine and I would prefer to ignore the bullies and spend my energy interviewing...

  10. PHS or CMS? Benefits? Work Conditions?

    erroridiot replied to erroridiot's topic in Correctional

    It's hard to say about pay which varies even within regions. I would say that generally, correctional nursing pays less than even long term care nursing. Here I could work at a hospital for $2-4...

  11. Does your employer recognize "Nurse's Day"?

    erroridiot replied to OCCHCanada's topic in General Nursing

    bad treatment from my boss. In fact, I got this gift from my employer all year. From my patients I received many sincere thanks and tons of appreciation and gratitude. I had the pleasure of...

  12. How about the price of gasoline?

    erroridiot posted a topic in Home Health

    Has the price of gas affected your agency or practice? I see quite a few ads for home health nurses in the paper today - it seems more than in the

  13. PHS or CMS? Benefits? Work Conditions?

    erroridiot replied to erroridiot's topic in Correctional

    Thank you for sharing. I certainly hope that you and your staff are not expected to endure any harrassment or abuse from the

  14. PHS or CMS? Benefits? Work Conditions?

    erroridiot replied to erroridiot's topic in Correctional

    Does PHS treat their employees in a respectful manner? What health insurance does PHS have? Thank you for your helpful

  15. Fello RN with Fibromyalgia

    erroridiot replied to LT Dave's topic in General Nursing

    Your friend needs to see a good rheumatologist if this hasn't already been

  16. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    erroridiot replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    Seeing regular full time staff bumped to evening or night shift and bringing in contingent staff to work day shift because "The contingent will only work

  17. Report Side Effects to Psychologist?

    erroridiot posted a topic in Psychiatric

    It was difficult to determine where to post this question. I work in a correctional setting where ths psychiatrist is part time and the psychologist (limited license) attempts to "run the show". I...

  18. The Business of Home Health

    erroridiot posted a topic in Home Health

    Help please! I am somewhat new to home health. I was sent to open a case yesterday. The agency supervisor told me to open the case and make 2 visits per week for 1 or 2 months. I was also told to...

  19. What can I do?

    erroridiot replied to elaineg102159's topic in Correctional

    Is it possible that this nurse is in violation of the board of nursing standards in your state? Does this person need to be reported to the board of

  20. Cms Uuuuuuuukkkkkkkkkk

    erroridiot replied to tweetyd's topic in Correctional

    What does "Uuuuuuuukkkkkkkkkk" mean in your message? Is this like ewwwwwww or ick or something like

  21. Smoking cessation or not

    erroridiot replied to walterrn's topic in Correctional

    After a diagnosis of Asthma, I quit smoking. I smoked 3 packs a day. I quit 16 years ago. Now, I am maxed out on asthma meds and I can't be around second hand smoke at all. Even working in a...

  22. Please help me

    erroridiot replied to PMHNP10's topic in Correctional

    Jail - city or county Prison - state, federal or military __________________________ "May the light always find you on a dreary day. When you need to be home, may you find your way. May you always...

  23. The Business of Home Health

    erroridiot replied to erroridiot's topic in Home Health

    I need all the input that I can get on this dilemma. Please post more. I'll bet that your foot and mouth will be just fine. Just be -

  24. The Business of Home Health

    erroridiot replied to erroridiot's topic in Home Health

    This visit qualifies as skilled. The situation is sad, because this patient needs a nurse. The agency did not contact the patient. I find this unethical. They apparently expected me to do this. I...

  25. Please help me

    erroridiot replied to PMHNP10's topic in Correctional

    The American Nurses Association has a publication of ethics for correctional nurses. This was given to me years ago by my first D.O.N. in corrections. It is still available. As a nurse, I provide...