KR

KR

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  1. How to be successful with mental illness

    KR replied to IHopeIGetIt's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hi there! Bipolar, GAD, Social anxiety, PTSD, severe back injury 4 years ago (none of my doctors want me working because I can barely stand somedays the pain is so excruciating) and two 3 year periods...

  2. Do I have the right refuse this client?

    KR replied to NurseKay13's topic in Private Duty

    Yes. I would tell.higher up that I do not want on that case. I would in writing make a report describing deplorable conditions and also in the nursing note and send it into the supervisor. I would...

  3. Order for Assessment?

    KR replied to James613's topic in Private Duty

    Well

  4. Parent/camera nearby...can u read?

    KR replied to tami2017's topic in Private Duty

    I'm wondering how the kid is getting all the PDN hours if he has so much family around? In PA, we have to fight just to get hours covered while parents work and possibly while they sleep too. Just...

  5. telephonic home CM jobs?

    KR replied to membi's topic in Case Management

    I do not personally work for them as it does not fit my lifestyle at this time. But years back i had asked the same question. Several nurses spoke very highly of CVS Caremark, telehealth work from...

  6. Disabled nurses unable to work floor nursing

    KR replied to Twaldron1's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Im so sorry u too r younger and having so many health and pain issues. Working in the ICU & LTAC destroyed my back to the point ive been off work and in severe pain over a year despite PT, RFA,...

  7. Nursing with medical marijuana card...

    KR replied to youenjoymyself's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I doubt u would even get a solid answer out of the PA BON. Even ifu got it in writing, i wouldnt trust them honestly. I suffer from extreme back and nerve pain, am a nurse in PA also. At first, i...

  8. Can I be a registered nurse if I have bipolar disorder?

    KR replied to MeAndArmini's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    What

  9. New Nurse writing about Central Auditory Processing Disorder

    KR replied to bmorebabynurse's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Interim Healthcare, Bayada Home Health, PSA (Pediatrics Services of America) are a few of the bigger home health

  10. New Nurse writing about Central Auditory Processing Disorder

    KR replied to bmorebabynurse's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Extended Care Home Health is what others call Home Health Private Duty nursing. U r with 1 patient the entire shift. Some people get full time hours and prefer to be with the same patient all the...

  11. Please help. Career over before it starts.

    KR replied to Emjked123's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    When I did LTAC, Long Term Acute Care, high nurse to very sick & heavy patient ratios, we were all gimped out, hobbling out at the end of 12 hours. Harder physically, mentally, etc than ICU by...

  12. Please help. Career over before it starts.

    KR replied to Emjked123's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    That is essentially what I am looming into doing, just praying I can even get thru one Private Duty shift a week. I had/have avery severe on the job back injury 3 years ago and cant be on my feet for...

  13. Requesting TPAPN / TBON Walkthrough

    KR replied to SturblrBurblr's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    What state if u dont mind my asking? I have bipolar, used to travel. Had licenses in AZ, PA, OH, NV, & CA. Ohio had questions about psych issues: bipolar, schizophrenia and one other. I answered...

  14. Requesting TPAPN / TBON Walkthrough

    KR replied to SturblrBurblr's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Agreed with dont claim bipolar, etc. Not an official dx, i wouldnt open up that can of worms. Maybe post a general question on mental health dx in ur state forum and have people message u instead of...

  15. Getting mental help without work or insurance knowing?

    KR replied to setsumas's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    My experience is if u go thru EAP Employer Assistance Program, they ended up telling my boss everything personal. The EAP counselor, my ICU manager, and VP of HR all had a meeting without me and...