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I am 5 days from taking the NXCLEX. I have been doing every question I can get ahold of plus the HURST review again. It took me 3 times to pass the NCLEX-PN test. I've been an LPN for about 9 years. I graduated Rn school in december 09. I go on the 4...

Lost 2 jobs this year. Out for 2 months basically and now 4 months with this one. I have apps out, hand delivered resumes, Interview and offer decline with a long shot MDS at local NH, 1 interview with psych hospital. I was offered the job along with...

I worked the medical onc for 2 yrs and this was my biggest challenge. And this is what I saw. MOST do not have a increased retic count, want their meds q 2-4 hrs with benedryl/phenergan rotation, do not want it diluted with NS, want it pushed fast, a...

I have looked into private nannies and sitters and they seem to cheaper than daycare but i also will put in hidden cameras. If I can link them to my phone that's next. And they cook, clean, do homework, read, everything a daycare does but at your hom...

So I was just thinking. I have seen this and witnessed a "mum" kind of speak. Personally, I acknowledge and education when faced with such incidents, be that as it may. When face with, for instance, any type of IV drg change that it LONG overdue, wou...

Thanks for replyng everyone. Just curious

I agree the alert oriented patients DO need to play a part in their healthcare. After all it is their welfare. Evil? no I'm not evil. And I was just thinking how many things go by without notice. My questions would be "when was your dressing changed...

I agree. I have been "MUM" and chart. If its severe enough I report. I know we nurses aren't perfect but our patients think we are. :)

The company I worked for was very unorganized to say the least. However, I got per visit pay, mileage, office time, and hrly time in pt home past the first hr. Initial= 75/60, reg= 30, recert= 45, sup= 30, office and in home= 25/hr. mileage started a...

I did it and loved it. It was perfect for schooling I think. I would do shift work with my agencies. 12 hr in private duty homes and here's the pro's1. study time depending on your patients and acuity. Rarely did I go to a home that I didn't have fre...

Update: Was scheduling the interview, came across cponflicts. Director of HR called me and offered the position for the exact amount I thought they would. I was very up front with her about my childcare and I would call ASAP no later than Friday. She...

Over 12 years of nursing, I have applied to a local psych hospital 3 times. I finally get call back from HR wanting a 2nd interview. What goes on here? I don't recall ever having a 2nd interview with just HR. Now while psych will be a new experience ...

Yes ma'am and thanks for the input. The job is only about 20 mintues from my home and a straight shot from the interstate compared to a 45 drive to the city where most work. Benefits look acceptable not outstanding. Nurses and former nurses seem unh...

Welp decided to go on the second interview and ponder a little more

It's ok to a point. We asked the visitors to step out to give the patient an "out" from making the visitor feel shut out. We didn't dicuss anything that wasn't obvious. We dicussed the plan and what happedned that day. We also asked the patient if t...

Yes, 2012 from january 1st to present. Husband and I lost 2 jobs a piece this year, home facing foreclosure, filed bankruptcy a few days ago, cshed the pension, applications, agancy nursing, daughter in youth cheerleading, parents with serious health...

It's okay, you are not alone. I never want to go back there again. And it's NOT about the patients anymore. I went to home health and couldn"t love it more than anything else I've ever done. Someone wants or needs that position and would thank you if...

It all depends on what you work i think. I made the same actually. Sure I wasn't working 3 days a week BUT I didn't have to be up before the sun or have the stress of the dang hospital. I did what worked for my patients and I. My company was fairly s...

Here's another question. Do you keep a envelope or something in your vehicle for gas money and other misc things? I should and normally do. I had to make a bill payment a week ago and have been struggling since. I was told when I was hired we could g...

Right, I didn't ask for a loan or anything. I was just asking for pay from that week. I had $30 to my name on Friday. i used it for milk, gas, oil for the truck, and other essentials to make supper this weekend. I have a 18 month old, 4 yo, and 6yo a...

good pop up here 1 hr after! everyone i talk to says it worked for them too.

They're usually good about giving me something. But this past week, when I ask for $ it's a pitiful little thing. For instance, I asked for something since the holiday was coming. They gave me 1 mileage reimbursement check worth a whopping $48! This ...

Thank you!! Nail on head. That's something i was looking for exactly. I have been cutting my day short to spend some kind of daylight with my family. The company has PDN and home health and due to the lack of recerts turned in on time or them just no...

Really long just cause I want you to have the whole picture. No experience whatsoever in HH. The company is very small, nurse wise. At the time, there were 3 field nurses, LPN in office, and DON.They say there are PRN nurses but IDK anymore. I've on...

I'm sorry it's confusing. I thought I was giving enough information to get insight. Just "what do you think?" I have no experience in home health. It was offered and I took it. Is this unusual for home health or not? Is it just the company is small a...