Rascal1

Rascal1

Med-Surg., Agency Nursing, LTC., MDS.

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  1. Employment question for experienced nurses

    Rascal1 replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    You have nothing to lose if you apply for that open position. I would be wary,however,as to why the position has not been filled yet. Any way that you can be a

  2. Why is Holistic-ism frowned upon?

    Rascal1 replied to Wanna_BA_Nurse's topic in Holistic

    Holistic treatment is often discouraged by most mainstream doctors for many reasons, one being , the fact that our american medical association, the fda, the health insurers and the drug companies...

  3. Managed care

    Rascal1 posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Does anyone track and follow managed medicare pts. on their short term rehab. unit? And if so,do you know why or how these pts.come to fall under the managed care payer source rather than Med.A after...

  4. Need Help From Nurses In Recovery!

    Rascal1 replied to bossynurse101's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have been in rehab. three times and not once did it become known to the Nursing

  5. Managed care

    Rascal1 replied to Rascal1's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    It was 'nt a Kindred home,but a privately owned home of several they

  6. Managed care

    Rascal1 replied to Rascal1's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I appreciate your thoughts. They did hire me under the guise of MDS care plan Coordinator and that was indeed how the job was posted in house. I was excited initially about the new challenges,however...

  7. Managed care

    Rascal1 replied to Rascal1's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Hi Susan! Vent away! I'm doing it! This placed hired me to be an MDS Coordinator,but come to find out IT IS case management,I've never done it! I was fired in four weeks because they wanted someone...

  8. Managed care

    Rascal1 replied to Rascal1's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Thanks for the reply. I just did a brief and painful four weeks at a large SNF w/ a short term rehab. I had applied for an MDS position there,upon completing the required fire safety,hepatitis..I was...

  9. i might have M.S....

    Rascal1 posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hi all....Got my MRI results,and the neuro. wants to r/o M.S. or some other process !! ....It took every ounce of energy I could summon so as not to break down and weep... He sees multiple white...

  10. Gotta question

    Rascal1 replied to ms. papa RN AGAIN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    well, thank you very much

  11. Gotta question

    Rascal1 replied to ms. papa RN AGAIN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Excellent ! I have an interview later today. And I have been struggling with how to respond to common interview questions. I decided to be quite frank today. Wish me luck

  12. Gotta question

    Rascal1 replied to ms. papa RN AGAIN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations on completing the program ! It seems you almost answered your own question. "some hav already heard your story" . I've had a similiar problem except that I entered an inpatient...

  13. Nursing and Fibromyalgia

    Rascal1 replied to CaLVN530's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I'm wondering if anyone is familiar w/ the Fibromyalgia treatment centers of America,which boast several centers around the country ? From what I have read it sounds like a wonderful resource....

  14. Fibromyalgia

    Rascal1 replied to Moogie's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    i'm still in the learning stage,that's for sure. i've yet to get an official dx., but that's okay, the other issues have my attention. i know there's no cure anyway. or so they say. i was feeling so...

  15. Fibromyalgia

    Rascal1 replied to Moogie's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I recommend not telling any prospective employer. And I would get a referral for a good, (do your homework) neurologist who treats F.M., or a respected Rheumy.who treats F.M. Some doctors have limited...

  16. Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Rascal1 replied to Jeanine1970's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I,too have RA and take Mxt and enbrel. I've heard good and not so good results from Lyrica. What does your rheumy. think ? I also probably have Fm.,we really have'nt gotten into the dx. process...

  17. Is my drug addiction really that much worse than her alcoholism?

    Rascal1 replied to Magsulfate's topic in Nurses Recovery

    First off, Let me say Congrats..! on your seven weeks clean and sober. I admire the amount of time,work and energy you are devoting to your recovery. Way to go ! ! As for the ignoramous who...

  18. A Question to the DON ?

    Rascal1 posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I have been in recovery from alcohol addiction and have given my complete attention to my recovery for most of the past year. And because of this I feel I have a new lease on my life. A second...

  19. Nurses for Nurses...

    Rascal1 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I attended my first "Nurses for Nurses" meeting this week ! There were about ten of us and all referred to theselves as "addicts" and I was the only who referred to myself as an "alcoholic". All or...

  20. Is my drug addiction really that much worse than her alcoholism?

    Rascal1 replied to Magsulfate's topic in Nurses Recovery

    There are too many generalizations here. Magsulfate, you may have gotten or get that impression (from real comments or not) from the meetings you attend,but all meetings,made up of different people,...

  21. Home hospice care ?

    Rascal1 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    What's involved for the R.N. ? Oversee nurse's assistant is one aspect ? Health insurance ?

  22. Should i call ?

    Rascal1 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi you all ! I had an interview on April 27th and sent a thank you e-mail to the HR. person on the 29th. I don't know whether to call to inquire, as it is now May 8th. Should I take it upon myself...

  23. Should i call ?

    Rascal1 replied to Rascal1's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm thinking about going back to school. How much do need to spend ? Don't have a lot of free floating cash... Thanks Chamberlain

  24. $$ RN liscence $$

    Rascal1 posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    What are your feelings on the jump in the cost to renew your R.N. liscence to double what it was last year ? And the State of CT. never seems to feel it necessary to alert us in advance to the...

  25. Told i was not working out after 2 weeks...shocked and discouraged

    Rascal1 replied to BmichelleRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry that happened to you and I agree with what others have said here. It probably had nothing to do with your skills and qualifications. I continue to be surprised by the behavior of the jealous,...