LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    If I hear this one more time, I'm going to lose it!!

    LadyFree28 replied to pixiedu2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've heard it, especially where I worked at where you had virtually no P&P in place, and many nurses had come with their own "P&P". I did something about it, and helped create policies that...
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    Why does this man's personality change instantly

    LadyFree28 replied to Butterfly92xo's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Because this "gentleman" is exhibiting these behaviors due to his progression of his Dementia, and add a TBI to it, you are going to take a step back and find a better way in communicating with this...
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    Need help!!!! i have failed NCLEX four times

    LadyFree28 replied to tunapson's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    THIS. What are your consistent weak
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    Terminated from job, having trouble moving forward

    LadyFree28 replied to DITN's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with many posters here; I have been "let go" and ended up in a better position; use your reference as a supervisor, dust yourself off and pound the pavement. You can and will get another...
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    If you could change medicare/medicaid...

    LadyFree28 replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    Basically, CMS has pay per visit as well as PDN rates; as I explained the rate for Medicaid and Medicare is set at specific coverage; however, Medicaid operation funding is sent to the states; and...
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    If you could change medicare/medicaid...

    LadyFree28 replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    Yes, they can and get the direct
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    Anatomy on Crack at my school

    LadyFree28 replied to CastMemberR's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I fail to see what is unfair. Had similar A & P classes and busted my but to get a 3.0; I studied 30 plus hours/week to earn it. A&P knowledge is a VERY strong base of what nurses KNOW. We...
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    If you could change medicare/medicaid...

    LadyFree28 replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    It can be by state, or better yet the "overhead" has already been taken out, federally, meaning Medicaid, it's 70 dollars without "overhead"; I'm not keen on medicaid's charges, however, CMS usually...
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    Nurses being forced to go back to school

    LadyFree28 replied to hrtnsoul's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    THIS. Most of my electives were ones *I* CHOSE to directly benefit the business I was entering in; whether it be hospital economics, another science course, or IT courses to understand programs and...
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    prn med help

    LadyFree28 replied to EricaRN2015's topic in Patient Medications

    THIS. Moving forward, it's best to remedy the situation effectively, especially when there is a PRN available, even if the PRN med is a scheduled med, and then pass in report to see if they can change...
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    best i quit or fired story

    LadyFree28 replied to OnlinePersona's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had out my resignation in from a job I worked at for 4 years; a coworker who just started put in their resignation right after I did and got the brunt of my manager's passive aggressive
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    best i quit or fired story

    LadyFree28 replied to OnlinePersona's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This and the creepy RT story takes the
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    Voluntary Euthanasia

    LadyFree28 replied to GARY_FL_NURSE's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    THIS!!!!! I advocate for my patients; if done right and they want to exercise voluntary euthanasia, add me to the list that has NO qualms about caring for the patient; they will get the best care...
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    Nurses don't do anything

    LadyFree28 replied to Dtermnd2Bgreat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Remove a nurse that allegedly doesn't do "anything"...and this is one of the results?
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    If you could change medicare/medicaid...

    LadyFree28 replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    Medicaid may not, but Medicare does have a set rate, and that may change each fiscal year, depending on funding, and healthcare costs; the Medicare/CMS rate is 70
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    If you could change medicare/medicaid...

    LadyFree28 replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    And the current rate for nursing care is 70 dollars, not 40 dollars; it went up from 68
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    If you could change medicare/medicaid...

    LadyFree28 replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    Like I stated in the previous post, the reimbursement for the client as well as hourly rate (60 percent) is covering for operations; they are getting ones from the client itself due to diagnosis AND...
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    Why is Med-Surg so hated?

    LadyFree28 replied to Nola009's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Well
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    If you could change medicare/medicaid...

    LadyFree28 replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    CMS has specific funding and prices related to reimbursement for payment through diagnosis; they have separate reimbursement for DME, and they bill separately for nursing, HHA, nurse visits, and even...
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    If you could change medicare/medicaid...

    LadyFree28 replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    They still get funding for operations; they get an approved monetary amount for the child as well; most of the time these agencies are scooping up nursing money and patient money. I'm hesitant about...
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    Need help coping with death of a loved one while in nursing school

    LadyFree28 replied to lobatse's topic in General Students

    Since it is an accelerated program, they may allow you to return at another time if you need that time off. Go to the funeral.
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    If you could change medicare/medicaid...

    LadyFree28 replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    I got paid MORE as a trach/vent nurse; I enjoyed the complexity, as well as the increase in pay. We are in the same area from previous threads. There are too many agencies in your area that pay more....
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    I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

    LadyFree28 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    they may want to 'score' an RN that makes overtime or has two full time
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    I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

    LadyFree28 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And if they don't lie...one may omit. Now back to my place on the sidelines eating
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    Learning not memorizing

    LadyFree28 replied to Sydneyad2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    THIS. Nursing school concepts are taught on the basis of that one has MASTERED the upper level courses and understand the concepts of A&P and other things (ie Chemisty, Microbiology,...