forgivenfaith119

forgivenfaith119

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  1. The ignore function is awesome. I used it for a member and it is
  2. Many Americans are just arrogant. They will find out the hard way when either they get Covid-19 or a family members dies from Covid-19. Our education system has failed us. Many people can't...
  3. Will Protests Lead to More COVID Surges?

    For anyone who doesn't think racism is a public health issue, please educate yourself. Educate yourself on implicit bias and racism. For the sake of your patients. Look to develop your critical...
  4. The more the virus is allowed to run rampant, the more likely healthcare workers may be exposed to the virus. Healthcare workers have already died from the virus. There isn't enough PPE. The US had...
  5. Covid-19 has killed thousands in a short amount of time vs individuals killed during a flu season. There is currently no vaccine available to everyone. I realize there are clinical trials happening....
  6. Incompetence definitely, possibly malfeasance. Our Federal Government did not act quickly to begin
  7. A Hit with the Ladies... After reading your comments, I have great concern that you are a nurse. You are turning your head to science, facts and reality. Your comments, if said to a layperson could...
  8. Please help! :(

    I really need some advice. I moved to another state with my husband in April. I started a job with an agency that contracts with a health insurance company for nursing case management. I love this...
  9. Epic Health Services

    Without going into detail- is there any one that can offer their opinion on this agency? I have some very serious concerns about them!
  10. Burned out

    I've been a nurse for 8years. I've done critical care, med surg, hospice and home health. I now do case management which can be enjoyable. I suppose I am just asking for guidance bc I know deep down...
  11. Disciplinary Action?

    This is insane. 😒 I agree with getting a
  12. IPN issues- 2015

    I'm so sorry this has happened to you. I wish you the
  13. Least stressful nursing specialty

    I do in home case management. Least stressful job I have ever had. No direct nursing care. You get to know your patient and have time to teach and educate about ways to improve their
  14. New grad 6 weeks orientation?

    I think 10-12 weeks is more appropriate for a new graduate nurse. I got almost 12
  15. "Don't Work" Isn't An Answer

    It is definitely possible to work during nursing school but it depends on many factors. With the nursing program I was in, it was 40 hours per week with just class and clinical. Then there was...
  16. What is up with these Sickle Cell Patients?!

    I don't have sickle cell disease but I did want to say I have chronic pain. I can have significant pain but still be calm, talkative, watch TV, etc. I suggest earning CEUs in pain management. I...
  17. Becoming a nurse with scoliosis

    I have scoliosis that is significant and I've been a nurse for 8 years. It is possible to be a nurse as long as you take care of
  18. New grads and Home Health -placed on Vent Cases

    This is dangerous on so many levels. I would be looking for a different job or ask the agency to put you with a low acuity patient. It's frustrating to hear when agencies or hospitals put new grads in...
  19. NO call from phone interviewer?

    I remember when I only had just a few years of nursing experience it was difficult for me to get any calls back. Even after interviews. I just kept trying and eventually was able to get a different...
  20. cell phones at work

    This is common in other
  21. I don't mean to complain..

    I felt this way when I did acute care. Leaving the hospital setting was one of the best choices I ever made. Otherwise I believe I would of left the nursing profession all
  22. Help! I look young!

    I've had this problem too. Focus on being the best nurse you can
  23. ?? HH hiring process and shady company?

    Seems really disorganized/lack of communication. If it's already this way and you haven't been hired, I am not sure I would want to work there if I was in your
  24. The HARD Truth for most nurses

    I do case management and there is no way in hell I would be able to do this job if I didn't have the acute care experience I've
  25. Afraid I might get fired

    Is it possible you could afford to go to PT or even PRN until you can find a different job? I always have advocated trying to stay at a job as a new nurse for at least a year but it sounds like your...