LydiaNN

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    Nurses Week Gifts

    LydiaNN replied to Tagtg2006's topic in General Nursing

    I think this was actually before there even was an official "Nurses Week". Isn't that a fairly recent designation? Anyway, years ago, I worked for a hospital that proudly circulated flyers inviting...
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    Clocked in - sent home

    LydiaNN replied to jyoung1950's topic in General Nursing

    I believe it is a state law here in California that you're entitled to a minimum 2 hours pay, any time you report for work. I don't know if that's an expansion of federal law, though, or if federal...
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    Medicaid. Is it being abused?

    LydiaNN replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    And that goes back to the fact that it isn't so much abuse of Medicaid, it is a system that encourages, and in some cases, necessitates, the very things that end up being
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    Medicaid. Is it being abused?

    LydiaNN replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    The cap on lifetime welfare benefits isn't limited to California, it is a federal provision. States do run their programs differently, but certain guidelines apply across the
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    Medicaid. Is it being abused?

    LydiaNN replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    I don't think her response was to your post, but to the various posts that keep alleging fraud because some people on Medicaid seem to live beyond their means ("seem" being the operative word,...
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    Nurses Will Eat Anything

    LydiaNN replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    There was an issue with line staff not wanting to take separate breaks, so they'd eat in the offices. Then you'd be stuck with funky smells all afternoon (not to mention the slobs who left crumbs all...
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    Interested in Duquesne

    LydiaNN replied to lcbradley's topic in General Nursing

    I got my BSN from Duquesne. I didn't go through the accelerated program, but I know from the alumni reports that the program has been very successful, and it enjoys a good reputation. It is an...
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    Medicaid. Is it being abused?

    LydiaNN replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    Do I think she answered you truthfully? I have no idea, having never met this person or you. To be perfectly honest, though, if you asked me these questions, I wouldn't bother with vagueness, I'd tell...
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    "I'm going to sue you", What do you say?

    LydiaNN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Nursing Career

    it seems that any time i have heard about someone threatening to sue (no one has ever made that threat directly to me), it was far past the point where a "you appear to be upset" comment would be...
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    Medicaid. Is it being abused?

    LydiaNN replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    There is no more AFDC, it is now called TANF- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. You can't have it for life any more. I agree with whoever it was that said that this all sounds more like it is...
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    "I'm going to sue you", What do you say?

    LydiaNN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with what Tweety said. "That's your decision to make". Just a neutral, non-inflammatory way of saying "Whatever. Now can we kindly get back to your treatment so I can get you the **** out...
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    Medicaid. Is it being abused?

    LydiaNN replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    So far, no one has said anything to convince me that these cases they are citing are examples of fraud. There is no way these people would be able to qualify for Medicaid if they owned these vehicles...
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    Medicaid. Is it being abused?

    LydiaNN replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    You don't have any proof that there is fraud. She may qualify for Medicaid under a waiver program. It is only fraud if she lied about her income on the application, and you haven't told us that any...
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    Medicaid. Is it being abused?

    LydiaNN replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    You're citing an example of a woman covered by emergency Medicaid, and the laws concerning that coverage aren't likely to change, ever. If public hospitals are compelled to treat women who present in...
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    Medicaid. Is it being abused?

    LydiaNN replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    Don't hold your breath hoping that the specialist situation will improve much once you're on regular insurance. I haven't found HMOs to be any better, and in some cases they are considerably worse,...
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    Medicaid. Is it being abused?

    LydiaNN replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    I guess if she had used Medicaid, without telling you that she also had Aetna, that would be a violation of some rule. Asking the question, in and of itself, can't be construed as a violation, IMHO....
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    Medicaid. Is it being abused?

    LydiaNN replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    To answer your question, I'm not sure you'd be violating HIPAA if you didn't disclose any information about her condition or dx. That's just my guess, though, I really have no idea. More to the...
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    Medicaid. Is it being abused?

    LydiaNN replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    I don't think there's a single entitlement (other than public education, I guess) that isn't prone to abuse. You betcha Medicaid is abused. I'd prefer that the politicians that keep harping on that...
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    OK...please read need some help

    LydiaNN replied to RNinmay06's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations. I know even though this isn't the timing you were planning, this baby will be a blessed addition to your family. If it were me, I'd probably go ahead and take my boards and then...
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    Is your house a mess?

    LydiaNN replied to FNPhopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    kelly, I try to ignore the fact that my husband doesn't help me with housework. Otherwise, I just become very bitter and hostile. It is so disheartening to me when I come home from a trip (I
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    But I'm Pregnant . . . . .

    LydiaNN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Where I work, the rules are clear. If you need job accommodations, you need a note from the OB. And if you have a note from the OB, then you are excused, and too bad so sad for your
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    Is your house a mess?

    LydiaNN replied to FNPhopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That looks great. I just ordered one. Thinking about ordering the cookbook,
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    Does your work place have extended sick benefits?

    LydiaNN replied to msunderstoood's topic in General Nursing

    We have to bank our sick hours, but there's no limit to how many can be saved. I believe I have around 500 hours banked. And then there's disability, but I don't quite understand how that all plays...
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    Salary and job change

    LydiaNN replied to sparkplug's topic in Nursing Career

    I moved away from bedside nursing when my son was born, and I've never regretted it. I read these threads about the physical and mental demands, and I wonder how people do it. I make much less money...
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    Is your house a mess?

    LydiaNN replied to FNPhopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    one time, the newspaper did a story about people whose job it is to clean the homes of people who have died intestate and/or with no next of kin. the article featured homes that required dumpsters...