vivarantthang

Okay, I am an LPN for an agency, and the patient I have been caring for through them wants to leave agency due to, the agency not replacing other nurses when they call off, and not using all of her allotted hours that she is entitled to through Medicaid and NY state. She is at risk for losing her hours, because the agency has no one to cover when there are call outs. She found out I was a Medicaid provider nurse through the DOH website, and now wants to leave agency and wants me to care for her independently. There was a clause when she signed up with them, stating she would be charged $10,000 if she were to basically steal me from them, but she doesn't think they will find out. I however did not sign any disclosures. I have grown fond of patient, but I don't know what to do here. Is anyone familiar with Ny state Medicaid & DOH and if this is even a conflict of interest? Is there a certain length of time you have to wait in order to work with patient again? Please and thank you.

Thank you!

Just graduated today. Lived in CT and worked as a CNA in NY. Commuted 180 miles a day, 5 days a week, worked 4p-12am, got home at 1:30am, then had to be at school from 8am-2pm. I had 2 children and no support. I was determined. When you are determined, NOTHING can stop you! Car broke down, inclement weather, sick children, divorce, you name it, it happened all through nursing school! But I did it, (with a B-) when everyone said I wouldn't! Stay focused, READ READ READ! Take your books everywhere! Keep them in the trunk of your car. Good Luck to you! You can do this! When you get tired and want to give up, think of me )