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Our clinic has started the in-office CGM. At this point we have not actually purchased a CGM setup, we still have a rep bring in the equipment and he loans the sensors to our pt's for a few days. When we get approval from the higher ups we will get at least one CGM. So far it works fairly well. 1 or 2 days a month we have 3 or 5 pt's that will wear the sensors and bring them back to the clinic for download. That part is simple and there have been no issues. The biggest problems are poor care of the site, the sensor slips out, inadequate calibration, not enough BG checks, and inadequate food logs... the data needed to have a useful interpretation won't be there. As far as reimbursement goes, it's hit and miss depending on their insurance. Some of them won't pay for it. But since we just started offering this to pt's a few months ago, I can't provide a whole lot of information on that aspect. I know that the providers typically review the data when the pt comes back in for a routine office visit My providers find the information they can get from a sensor trial very helpful, especially in our youngest pt's. CGM's in general are great and they're only getting better. If you have a rep that can provide you with a few CGMs to just try one clinic day, I would go for it. A rep would probably have more information for you too. Sorry, I am not more informed about the cost vs reimbursement part of it. But I think it's great, if that helps at all :)

I agree that it is a good article and can be useful information to have when trying to understand people. However, it is also important to remember that not everyone fit's into their generation as cleanly as the article defines them. I have seen a "traditionalist" with poor work ethic and a "millennial" who cannot figure out a smart phone to save her life. You can put people at a real disadvantage if you label them with the traits of their "generation" without getting to know them as an individual.

"The Walmart language" makes me cringe every time I hear it. Some of the worst ones for me personally, not nursing related, are the following... "I seen that on the TV" or "I got my hair did."

Providence requires a urine test where I work.

My husband wears tactical pants and a polo for his job. I feel he looks professional and his clothing is functional for him. So if you employer has no dress code excluding the pants, I say be comfortable.

I moved from Peds PD to Peds in a hospital. Had to have a lot of patience, it took 2.5 years, but I got there. A friend of mine was able to land a job in a children's hospital in a much shorter amount of time but it required them to move 5 hours away. I think it really depends on your location, but it is possible. Good luck :)

I love Koi tops and bottoms :)

Well, that stinks. I never went to a home when the client wasn't there, but there were times where I had to call the agency because I knew the client had been in the hospital and no one had called to update me. I did show up at the wrong home once, they had shuffled nurses around to cover holes and forgot to tell me. I think this kind of thing is inconsiderate and unprofessional but it does happen, the agency employs humans after all. So once and a while didn't bother me too much (3 or 4 times in 2.5 years). However, if it's a regular occurrence and/or you're not compensated, I would be looking for new job.

Go for it! There was an article recently about a nurse who finally retired in her 90's or something similar that made my jaw hit the keyboard lol. So you potentially have 30 or 40 more years

It may not be for everybody, but running a couple miles 4x/wk has helped me feel almost normal again. Plus I completely cut out caffeine which helps me sleep better in addition to the black out curtains and earplugs lol. You just have to try things and find what works for you. Hopefully you will or find a day shift :)

Congrats on your interview! It's been a few years now so I can't remember too many of the specifics. I know they asked me why nursing and one about a confrontation I've had and how I resolved it. The questions were random and it is unlikely that the people you know had the same questions... almost like the NCLEX actually lol :) Great piece of advice from a previous poster is to show up early. The person interviewing before me didn't show up and they called me name early. You can take a tour afterwards. Dress appropriately for a formal interview and modest! But most importantly, relax!! Just remember that your application already meets their standards and they just want to get to know you. Good luck

In-state public university. Total loan debt... zero. :) I had a couple scholarships, worked part time during school and full time during breaks and my family was able to help me out a bit. But I was broke pretty much the whole time. It is possible to come out with your degree with very little to no debt, you just have to consider ALL of your options.

Mine is always in a bun for all of the reasons previous posters mentioned, but mostly because I work with infants to toddlers and any loose hair loves to wrap around those little fingers. Ouch!

Was just thinking the same thing

Holy c***! I'm exhausted just by reading your post...