Fribblet

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  1. For all of those on Medicaid

    Fribblet replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    In the ER we treat everyone regardless of complaint or insurance status. Many of us have just noticed a frustrating and disturbing trend. Most of us don't know and don't care about a patient's...

  2. For all of those on Medicaid

    Fribblet replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have explained the woman who is a G11 P 9 who comes in for a pregnancy test "because my medicaid will pay for it" that it is an abuse of the system that has very limited resources, and that there...

  3. For all of those on Medicaid

    Fribblet replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Especially when they're wasting resources for their BS complaints (which they called 911 for and will be taking a medicaid van ride home to an apartment subsidized by the state all while supporting a...

  4. For all of those on Medicaid

    Fribblet replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    "In my experience" does not equal "All medicaid recipients." Please show me what part of "in my experience" was tripping you up and I'll try and clarify for

  5. Question about pts leaving AMA...

    Fribblet replied to NBMom1225's topic in General Nursing

    If I have a patient who wants to leave AMA, I don't argue with them. I plainly tell them their condition may worsen, that they are leaving against medical advice, hand them the form to sign and wave...

  6. For all of those on Medicaid

    Fribblet replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've only ever had people who have state insurance tell me "I'm paying your salary by being here! My medicaid pays for you." I've never had someone say to me: "My Blue Cross/Kaiser/Cobra/etc pays...

  7. Do you keep your rn shoes in the car after a shift?

    Fribblet replied to fsv1024's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I walk through the kitchen (no garage), through the dining room, and to the bathroom then kick them off. No one's gotten sick or died yet in my house. My cat likes to chew on

  8. Which type of watch do you reccomend?

    Fribblet replied to perseveRaNce23's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I got a watch from Fossil with a stainless steel band (no leather) for nursing school. It's unobtrusive, has a sweep second hand, and I wear it every day to work 4 years later. It's water resistant,...

  9. Support Group for Nurses

    Fribblet replied to firefly443's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Accountants have a support group. It's called

  10. Fed up with Stupid Parents

    Fribblet replied to TXPediNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I applaud you all. There is no way I could handle working in

  11. Tonight's Boston Med: nurses featured!

    Fribblet replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    You contradict

  12. Hondros Nursing School Requirements

    Fribblet replied to myjesusisgood44's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ...the irony. It

  13. What CPR is best?

    Fribblet replied to SAHMStudent's topic in Emergency

    When I was certified in ACLS, my BLS was automatically renewed with it, which is as it should be. ACLS and PALS will not give you a "leg up." If you work in the ED, ACLS and PALS will be required....

  14. Nursing Diagnoses: Useless Statements secondary to Professional Insecurity

    Fribblet replied to Fribblet's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If I see my patient has a "sleep pattern disturbance," I ask the MD for medicine, or try to make environmental changes to facilitate better sleep. Then, I chart it. i.e. - Pt states "I not sleeping...

  15. Atlanta Medical Center

    Fribblet replied to sheronep's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Boulevard is quite a tough stretch of road. Shootings, stabbings, and all manner of drug/violent crimes happen there. I wouldn't go walking around on Boulevard. (Although Boulevard is preferable to...

  16. Hondros Nursing School Requirements

    Fribblet replied to myjesusisgood44's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Erased. What's the point? Communicating in a professional manner is no longer a necessity. Spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure are for

  17. Hondros Nursing School Requirements

    Fribblet replied to myjesusisgood44's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are people allergic to

  18. Only tobacco free employeess??

    Fribblet replied to NeoNurseTX's topic in General Nursing

    Seems if they are doing this for cheaper health care premiums or to promote a "healthy" environment, then they should put their money where their mouth is and extend the policy. No unhealthy snacks,...

  19. Tonight's Boston Med: nurses featured!

    Fribblet replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    No. You don't know. Come back and tell us what you know when you've worked in a busy, urban ER as an independent

  20. Nurses' Spiritual Lives

    Fribblet replied to FutureMaleOhioNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't categorize myself as a "raging" atheist, but I am an atheist. I was an atheist before I even considered going to nursing school. Being a nurse has not convinced me of anything in...

  21. Adults Who Can't Swallow Pills

    Fribblet replied to Medic946RN's topic in Emergency

    You swallow a chunk of food bigger than any pill any medical professional could ever throw at you every time you eat. If you can't handle taking a bite out a hamburger and swallowing it, then I can...

  22. Nursing Diagnoses: Useless Statements secondary to Professional Insecurity

    Fribblet replied to Fribblet's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Good responses! I'm going to have to mull over them and think a minute before I reply. Thanks

  23. Not a New Grad anymore?

    Fribblet replied to Gonzo13's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, people stopped considering me a new grad about a year out. At the minimum an employer might consider you not as "new-gradish" after 6 months, but, really, you need a year. I've never...

  24. Nursing Diagnoses: Useless Statements secondary to Professional Insecurity

    Fribblet replied to Fribblet's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Hmm... Formulating nursing diagnoses and care plans in the educational setting as preparation for the mountain of pointless paperwork and repetitive documentation one experiences as a professional...

  25. Nursing Diagnoses: Useless Statements secondary to Professional Insecurity

    Fribblet replied to Fribblet's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Perhaps you didn't read my response where I stated that an argument can be made for the use of nursing diagnoses in education. (Although I think they are intellectually insulting). But the problem is...