Kyasi

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  1. Burnt out!

    Kyasi replied to luvtwilight's topic in Private Duty

    Just my 2 cents... Don't ever think you aren't learning and gaining valuable people skills because you are on the same case for a long time. I had several cases with longevity. (9 yrs on 2 cases I...

  2. Opinion on staff befriending clients on Facebook

    Kyasi replied to Kyasi's topic in Nurse Management

    Getting them to update/change a policy is not easily done. I'm just now making 'the powers that be' aware that this is an issue. My immediate boss isn't familiar with Facebook so she doesn't even...

  3. Leaving a non-ambulatory client alone overnight

    Kyasi replied to CabanaDay's topic in Home Health

    Caliotter3, Wow, that's terrible. It at least makes me feel better that an agency did not allow their staff to get away with that. Still, knowledge that a patient is being exploited, neglected, or...

  4. Leaving a non-ambulatory client alone overnight

    Kyasi replied to CabanaDay's topic in Home Health

    " In my state, Medicaid will not provide care of any kind 24/7." I should clarify that I mean 24/7 skilled services in a

  5. Leaving a non-ambulatory client alone overnight

    Kyasi replied to CabanaDay's topic in Home Health

    I can't speak for Medicare because I deal only with Medicaid. In my state, Medicaid will not provide care of any kind 24/7. It is less expensive to have a client in a Nursing home if he/she requires...

  6. Leaving a non-ambulatory client alone overnight

    Kyasi replied to CabanaDay's topic in Home Health

    Just to clarify what I'm reading here Caliotter3, are you saying that this was a 24hr case with a nurse relieving the previous shift and the nurses are not there when you come... and the supervisors...

  7. Considering my situation, which case would you choose?

    Kyasi replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Home Health

    Case 1. Having to pull yourself together 4x/wk, along w/driving time for a short shift will take more time then it's worth. I agree with Caliotter3, you will have plenty of time for more skill level...

  8. Anyone get rejected lately from cases?

    Kyasi replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    'Isn't it illegal to reject someone for being too fat? That is just so rude and I am sorry this happened to you.' It would be illegal not to hire someone based on their size but a family can reject...

  9. Timesheets/fraud

    Kyasi replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Home Health

    In one of our branch offices, a HHA left early and didn't call the office to inform of the schedule change. (which is our policy) The client fell out of bed after she left, (during the time she was...

  10. What are the Not So Good Things about working Private Duty

    Kyasi replied to pat8585's topic in Private Duty

    The main PRO about home care for me was the flexibility. It took me awhile to learn to say no to the scheduler and to only work when it was best for me and my young family at the time. Once I...

  11. Interview for Nurse Manager position

    Kyasi replied to Palliative Care, DNP's topic in Nurse Management

    https://allnurses.com/nursing-management/all-rn-managers-575149.html#post5289645 I posted some interviewing tips in this thread that you may find helpful. Sometimes it's not about whether you have...

  12. Home Health RNs paperwork out of control

    Kyasi replied to chartingtildawn's topic in Home Health

    The paperwork is a bummer. The agency I work for pays the nurses hourly so they do get paid for doing the paperwork and nobody is allowed to take it home. The patient load is kept light enough to...

  13. Would you quit a job to make 10 dollars less an hour

    Kyasi replied to goodgirl4u50's topic in Private Duty

    "I personally would not take that big of a cut in pay. I would instead find the best job for the season of life you are in." I should have said instead: I personally would not take that big of a...

  14. Would you quit a job to make 10 dollars less an hour

    Kyasi replied to goodgirl4u50's topic in Private Duty

    Don't think that because you are bored that you aren't learning something. You learn alot about dealing w/people and being an advocate for a handicapped child, esp. when they are in very...

  15. Are Nursing Programs Adequately Training New Graduates?

    Kyasi replied to vbwise2's topic in Nurse Management

    There was nothing quick about my diploma program. I went to school for the equivalent of 4 years in 3. It was gruesome! But I had an amazing education!

  16. Husband Worried

    Kyasi replied to kittypie's topic in Home Health

    I totally agree w/you! Thanks for your input also.

  17. Husband Worried

    Kyasi replied to kittypie's topic in Home Health

    "But a neighbor complaining to a patient's daughter who complains to the agency that the employee's car was parked in front of their house and the aide almost being fired for it - I guess I don't...

  18. Husband Worried

    Kyasi replied to kittypie's topic in Home Health

    Most of the situations I deal with are staff who ask friends/family to bring them their lunch or a coke. Some have even gotten permission to bring their kids to the house to meet the patient. Our...

  19. Are Nursing Programs Adequately Training New Graduates?

    Kyasi replied to vbwise2's topic in Nurse Management

    In my never to be humble opinion... I think it is a shame that the diploma based hospital nursing programs were ended. I graduated being able to team lead an entire surgical floor because I had done...

  20. Husband Worried

    Kyasi replied to kittypie's topic in Home Health

    It is definitely a HIPPA violation. This is specifically mentioned in our orientation paperwork so I'd be surprised if you didn't sign something stating that you received similar information. I...

  21. Good Samaritan Law

    Kyasi replied to Kyasi's topic in General Nursing

    NREMT-P/RN Wow! Good food for thought! And thanks for the font size adjustment.

  22. Good Samaritan Law

    Kyasi replied to Kyasi's topic in General Nursing

    I really appreciate all the dialog on this subject. One concern I have is what I have highlighted above. While you may not have been negligent, if the patient is injured despite your best efforts,...

  23. All RN Managers / Employers.......Help an RN out?

    Kyasi replied to hkrntobe's topic in Nurse Management

    Oh, and one more thing. Treat my office staff with respect before you get into my office. They report to me any rude behavior, impatience, etc. I rely on my staff and have a great deal of respect...

  24. New grad Home Health - please advise!

    Kyasi replied to mdgradRN's topic in Home Health

    Good luck to you. Let us know how you make out. Sounds like a wise move to me!

  25. All RN Managers / Employers.......Help an RN out?

    Kyasi replied to hkrntobe's topic in Nurse Management

    I can't help you out with this in regards to Home Health because I can't hire a nurse unless she has a year's experience. Since I have done hundreds of interviews I can tell you what issues are...