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  1. Private Duty Schedulers: Why are they so deceptive?

    erroridiot posted a topic in Private Duty

    Unfortunately, I have worked for several private duty companies and the schedulers lie, bait and switch, and play such nasty games. Are they actually trained to do

  2. Help, did I get hired onto a sinking ship?

    erroridiot replied to skydancer7's topic in General Nursing

    Ships do sink at times. The ship may be sinking but you have options. It never hurts to explore your options. I always keep a contingent extra money job in my back pocket. Unfortunately, I have...

  3. Is this a new trend?

    erroridiot replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Is barrier cream or ointment used? Examples: Calmoseptine, A & D, Zinc Oxide,

  4. Fought the good fight...

    erroridiot replied to cincin1's topic in General Nursing

    If I could be in a position to go back to school, I would get a degree in anything except nursing. I would go into anything else, there are so many other better fields and working conditions such as...

  5. Nursing Error

    erroridiot replied to Nurse_Extern's topic in General Nursing

    How about the choice of nursing as a career? Could that be considered to be an

  6. have you been hired on the spot?

    erroridiot replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

    have been hired on the spot several times - each and every one was a truly unforunate

  7. I suck...

    erroridiot replied to workingharder's topic in General Nursing

    I do not consider leaving my "mark on the world". I leave that business to my dog. Have you tried to find a mentor? It gets better, but not right

  8. should nurse managers wear scrubs?

    erroridiot replied to rebeccalee83's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse managers should just simply roll up their sleeves and get to work - no matter what they are

  9. Advice about job offer, please!

    erroridiot replied to LPGil's topic in General Nursing

    If they treat you like this before they hire you, how will they treat you after you are

  10. wierd/scary craigslist job

    erroridiot replied to Nierdo's topic in General Nursing

    Did you give them your resume? Did you fill out an application? How much information do they have about you? If it is that frightening, notify the local police or the state attorney general office,...

  11. When the regular staff goof off.....

    erroridiot posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    I'm sure it has happened to some of the agency nurses here. What do you do if the regular staff goofs off (socializing, flirting, sexual acting out, facebook, leaving for extended breaks, etc.) and...

  12. Intraosseous Infusions- anyone using it yet?

    erroridiot replied to GinaCat's topic in General Nursing

    IO has been around for kids and adults at least 25-30 yr. It comes and goes in

  13. Sitting down to calm an upset patient is unprofessional?

    erroridiot replied to kristandrews's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Time to start looking for a respectable supervisor. There is one out there just waiting for you. Go forth and find a supervisor you

  14. Nurse Manager, New Employee vs Old Employee

    erroridiot replied to ougreene's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest keeping your name and location confidential. Employee information is sensitive and confidential. If your employees read this, they will know that you are not keeping their issues...

  15. Sexist Comment by Unit Director

    erroridiot replied to whill08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    your director is a social worker? do you have a nurse

  16. Where is the shortage??

    erroridiot replied to kalevra's topic in General Nursing

    Shortage? Look at this:

  17. Sexist Comment by Unit Director

    erroridiot replied to whill08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You can file a complaint with the EEOC or you could contact your local newspaper, radio station or TV station and see if they would be interested in doing a "story" on

  18. Was offered a position in a very strange way...need some advise!

    erroridiot replied to PchezRN's topic in General Nursing

    Bad

  19. When and where do home health nurses go to a restroom?

    erroridiot replied to 50kn's topic in Home Health

    bushes and

  20. New to Home health company and first paycheck bounced!!

    erroridiot replied to radrook's topic in Home Health

    If the company is Medicare certified, report them to Medicare or the Department of Health /Human/community services in your state. Medicare takes this type of activity very seriously. In most states,...

  21. Colace and Senna BAD drugs???

    erroridiot replied to looking_2_head_south's topic in General Nursing

    amitiza 60 pills = $244 to

  22. try corrections again?

    erroridiot replied to Medsport's topic in Correctional

    Corrections is a good career choice for future retirement and benefits. It is worth another try. If not at that facility, try another. Keep trying, you never know

  23. Hourly pd RNs:How does your HH agency work mileage into productivity?

    erroridiot replied to shondaRN's topic in Home Health

    There are many types of home care: Medicare skilled care, Private insurance, private pay, private duty, auto, workman's comp, medicaid, mental health, etc. I believe the type of home care you are...

  24. Hourly pd RNs:How does your HH agency work mileage into productivity?

    erroridiot replied to shondaRN's topic in Home Health

    mileage does not even cover the cost of gas......so when your car is torn up and dead that is pathetic and

  25. Hourly pd RNs:How does your HH agency work mileage into productivity?

    erroridiot replied to shondaRN's topic in Home Health

    Productivity in Home Care on the Medicare Side works differently. You must make a certain number of visits or points per day/week. If you don't meet the expectation, you are out of a job. Some...