Kyasi

Kyasi

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  1. Good Samaritan Law

    Kyasi posted a topic in General Nursing

    Recently I came upon a horrific car accident. I did not stop since there were already many people at the scene and I could hear the emergency response vehicles in the distance. I could see that the...

  2. Labor Dispute

    Kyasi replied to Blindsided's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I got that call too. I did a little searching and found this link.

  3. home health nursing job

    Kyasi replied to ffliper2777's topic in Home Health

    mumarada, You don't mention how much hospital experience you had before you started working for the doctor's office. I had 5 yrs of hospital experience in ICU, CCU, Post Pump, and Labor and Delivery...

  4. I'm looking for another HH job!....Rant.

    Kyasi replied to RN1263's topic in Home Health

    Ditto that! I have patients report every so often that one of my office staff or one of my Nurse Case Managers was rude. I apologize profusely and then we all laugh about it because I know it isn't...

  5. home health nursing job

    Kyasi replied to ffliper2777's topic in Home Health

    I totally agree with Ash2012. You really should get some hands on clinical experience before you go into home health. In a hospital setting there is always someone to consult or to act as a...

  6. Can I be a nurse with a criminal history?

    Kyasi replied to recentLPNgrad's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Sorry to say, but this may come back to haunt you. I would definitely consult a lawyer. Even if you were able to get your license, getting a job may be a problem. We have a question on our...

  7. The good, the bad, and the ugly?

    Kyasi replied to Good Morning, Gil's topic in Home Health

    I made a transition 25 yrs ago to HH from hospital nursing. (ICU, CCU, PPU, and the Delivery room) I did hospital nursing BC (before children) and switched to HH AC (after children.) I started...

  8. Can I get paid to care for my mother

    Kyasi replied to iwanna's topic in Private Duty

    My agency has a policy against staff caring for their immediate family and I believe most agencies do also. Our Aging Agency has what is called Self Directed Care where a patient can hire family for...

  9. Considering HH Nursing - Interview soon

    Kyasi replied to nannymcpheeRN's topic in Home Health

    Nanny, I didn't see this post early enough to give you any pointers but hope your interview went well. I have been in HH for 25 yrs and as in all fields of nursing, there is good and bad. In my case,...

  10. Thank you for all your comments over the years

    Kyasi replied to ventmommy's topic in Private Duty

    Ventmommy, I am so very sorry! Your son may have had a rough beginning but he had a very loving end. You have been my favorite homecare Mom and I've never met you. God bless you and comfort you...

  11. How do your start your day on paper that is.

    Kyasi replied to tothepointeLVN's topic in Private Duty

    Because that was how the agency I worked for wanted us to chart. We were to begin with 'On Duty' and end with 'Off

  12. How do your start your day on paper that is.

    Kyasi replied to tothepointeLVN's topic in Private Duty

    I always started with, "On duty, report received from Dad. Child is asleep with Pediasure feeding infusing at 100cc/hr/pump via GB. Assessment completed, vent check done." I did not repeat my...

  13. "Unusual charting"

    Kyasi replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Unreal! Between myself and my office nurses, we read all documentation before it's put into the charts. I wouldn't want to be in those supervisor's shoes when they have a state audit because the...

  14. Opinion on staff befriending clients on Facebook

    Kyasi replied to Kyasi's topic in Nurse Management

    The advisory board meeting isn't for several months. I did talk to my clinical director and they all agree that befriending a patient is against our code of ethics. But getting employees to comply...

  15. Opinion on staff befriending clients on Facebook

    Kyasi posted a topic in Nurse Management

    When my agency wrote it's Employee Handbook, Facebook probably didn't exist. In our Code of Ethics it clearly states that employees not share personal information, religious/political beliefs, phone...

  16. "Unusual charting"

    Kyasi replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    If this nurse worked for me she would be rewriting her charting to make it patient focused. I'm the one who has to face the state auditor when they come and there is no way that I would allow this...

  17. PDN...Facebook friend??

    Kyasi replied to Ms_Bee's topic in Private Duty

    Oh, got you. Thanks for clarifying Ms

  18. PDN...Facebook friend??

    Kyasi replied to Ms_Bee's topic in Private Duty

    Just to emphasize, I no longer take care of this child or work for the agency that handles her case and have not for over 6 yrs. So any relationship I now have with mom is completely outside of any...

  19. PDN...Facebook friend??

    Kyasi replied to Ms_Bee's topic in Private Duty

    It's a fine line. I took care of one child from the time she was born until about age 8. That was the case I was referring to when I mentioned transporting the child. One nurse on that case often...

  20. PDN...Facebook friend??

    Kyasi replied to Ms_Bee's topic in Private Duty

    I posted a question about this a month or so ago to get everyone's opinion. I have found out that lots of my HHA's have friended their patients on F.B. (most of them don't have privacy settings on...

  21. Need reassurance

    Kyasi replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Home Health

    Our agency does not allow 'dead weight lifts'. We insist on a hoyer even if the nurse feels able/competent to do the lift. We have paid out way too much for workman's comp claims and it's just not...

  22. My patient died :(

    Kyasi replied to PediLove2147's topic in Private Duty

    I agree, not to send your condolences after you were caring for the child and were in the family home for so long way seem like you are trying to hide something. A simple 'sorry for your loss' card...

  23. Need Advice-Agency LVN renting room from Family

    Kyasi replied to maryen's topic in Home Health

    Our agency's Code of Ethics clearly states that no employee will reside in a client's home. End of story. These rules are made for a reason. My last few weeks at work have been consumed with the end...

  24. Questions about Home Health - considering a job! Please help!

    Kyasi replied to muesli's topic in Home Health

    You may want to check to see if there is a weekend requirement. You may not have an option of saying you don't want to work weekends. Each agency is different in regards to their requirements, so...

  25. Burnt out!

    Kyasi replied to luvtwilight's topic in Private Duty

    Congratulations on the baby and best wishes. Enjoy every minute you are home with that new baby. I hope you return with your batteries