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  1. Don't think my marriage will survive night shift

    DemonWings replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    This may have mentioned before, but does your husband work every single day? Can you schedule your night to work before his day off? That way it wont interfere with his work schedule. He can wait to...

  2. Silliest answer someone has said in class?

    DemonWings replied to marvelmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't remember which class it was, but a student said the patient had purulent discharge, but rather than purulent, the student uses the plural form of "pus". The teacher said to make sure never to...

  3. I never, ever went to ER when I was a kid

    DemonWings replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    I know many people who misuse the ER, and I wonder why? I absolutely hate the ER (no offense ER nurses, you rock!) I just hate waiting. I have, unfortunately, been one of those silly moms once, and...

  4. Had a roach fall out of the cealing..

    DemonWings replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Home Health

    Yea it is scary being alone, maybe if the situation seems really bad, you can have someone go with you? I know we can have someone go along if we feel unsafe, usually one of the office

  5. Had a roach fall out of the cealing..

    DemonWings replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Home Health

    I took pepper spray, you have to be cautious about dogs as well as people. I've been in some really run down homes, some sleazy motels, trailers that have no ventilation. I am pretty sure I had a bed...

  6. Advice ...contracts and health insurance

    DemonWings replied to PediatricRNTX's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have a tax attorney who I asked a lot of questions about this, because my husband and I didn't have access to insurance and we made too much to qualify for assistance. She said we could pay the fine...

  7. Advice ...contracts and health insurance

    DemonWings replied to PediatricRNTX's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Obama care will only fine you 95 dollars this year, next year the fine goes up. It's not income related Can you not get private insurance for the baby through another carrier for the time being? It...

  8. Health Insurance

    DemonWings replied to Kar10's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The affordable care act might have some reasonable rates if you are low income. I on the other hand have to pay 1150 out of pocket for Obamacare. So it's only affordable if you meet the income...

  9. NCLEX less than one month after graduating!

    DemonWings replied to Mindylane's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took mine three weeks after graduation, just used the ATI material we purchased first semester and the tips here on AN, passed first time. Information was still very fresh in my mind and I think...

  10. Confused with nursing pay for hhn

    DemonWings replied to Tammy121's topic in Home Health

    You will only make money per visit if you have a lot per day and they are relatively close. I've had days where I don't even make 10 an hour due to drive time between patients. At my agency, I would...

  11. I thought I knew, but I had NO idea

    DemonWings replied to CareQueen's topic in General Students

    I went into nursing school with no patient care or health care experience. I too felt behind the curve compared to my classmates. Calm down, you will get it. It took me many MANY times to get the...

  12. How long did it take you to do your prerequisites?

    DemonWings replied to carys's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    5 years, but I had lots of kids while finishing pre-reqs so it slowed me down. And by lots of kids I mean two; sure felt like a lot at the time

  13. How to you organize a visit?

    DemonWings posted a topic in Home Health

    You obviously start with signing the consent. But what do you do first? Do you start with the OASIS, do all paperwork and then do vitals, ect? On a regular visit, say for wound care, do you start...

  14. How to you organize a visit?

    DemonWings replied to DemonWings's topic in Home Health

    Thanks that helps a lot. I feel as a new HH nurse I am always forgetting something along the way and can't wait until I have a nice flow down. I think that time management is Huge in this aspect of...

  15. How to you organize a visit?

    DemonWings replied to DemonWings's topic in Home Health

    I'll add that I typically do my assessment first, then continue with skilled care after, then complete my

  16. Agency is going to hourly vs pay per visit

    DemonWings replied to CharleeFoxtrot's topic in Home Health

    Will they be picking up the extra 15.3 percent self employment tax if you go hourly? Or are you still considered independent? I think sometimes hourly will work in your favor If you have long drive...

  17. mileage reimbirsment in home care

    DemonWings replied to nursehoagie's topic in Home Health

    Ok thanks! I get .45 a mile so I will get to claim some. Glad I asked so I can keep

  18. mileage reimbirsment in home care

    DemonWings replied to nursehoagie's topic in Home Health

    Are you being paid for mileage as in gas expenses or in terms of wear and tear on your vehicle? New to 1099 independent contractor business, just wondering what I can/cannot claim on my taxes. If...

  19. What age of patient's are the most difficult for you?

    DemonWings replied to ddane94's topic in Patient Education

    I think most difficult for me would be peds. Probably not in the sense you are talking about, but I can't handle a child going bad. I would never be able to maintain my composure and would be a...

  20. I'm sorry, honey. Mommy is a nurse...

    DemonWings replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    My daughters kindergarten teacher asked me if I was a nurse because she told her whole class that mommy's new baby is going to be a boy, and they can tell because he doesn't have a uterus. We didn't...

  21. Name Brands???

    DemonWings replied to a_lopez1975's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Butter soft scrubs are really comfortable and they're cheap

  22. The most ridiculous birth plans you've had the pleasure of reading

    DemonWings replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Why is pit used so often? I am not an L/D nurse so I am curious. Had my first baby in 3 hours from start to finish. Went in for baby number 2 and saw the nurse setting up the pit, I was like for the...

  23. Patient Entitlement

    DemonWings replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Esme why couldn't you have been my

  24. Patient Entitlement

    DemonWings replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I've been that freaked out mom! I took one child in for a seizure and kept bugging the triage nurse every 20 minutes bc she was just out of it, eyes glazed over. But to my defense I truly thought my...

  25. What if a patient is too sick to manage their own healthcare?

    DemonWings replied to Alnitak7's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was billed once for a service I repeatedly refused. I got a bill every other week from this hospitalist service, they kept claiming that my maternity benefits did not include hospitalist services,...