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  1. Mileage?

    softrbreeze replied to Samt9's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    If you are seeing home hospice patients, then yes. Mileage refers to how much you are reimbursed per mile. The figure goes up and down with gas prices, typically quarterly. If you are working for...

  2. Quit great job to stay home with baby?

    softrbreeze replied to Sangrita RN's topic in Nursing Career

    If you have the option of staying home with your baby, TAKE IT! SAHM is my dream job- unfortunately for me, that isn't an option. Your baby will only be a baby for a short time. Enjoy your...

  3. How did your employer recognize Nurse's Day?

    softrbreeze replied to allevi's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Our nurse manager took the nurses (all 4 of us!) out to lunch on her tab. Officially speaking, my company frowns on management "fraternizing" with employees but there have been a few managers who...

  4. Leaving NICU for hospice

    softrbreeze replied to BabyRN0513's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I went to hospice after only 9 months experience in the ER (as a nurse). That was over 9 years ago and, generally speaking, I love it. The key to loving it though, imo, is finding a hospice that...

  5. medicaid visits

    softrbreeze replied to PurpleDaisy🌸's topic in Home Health

    And HOW!!!

  6. Certification of Terminal Illness Physician narrative

    softrbreeze replied to holistic1028's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    We write all the pertinent points down on a separate piece of paper: PPS score, any recent falls, infections, weight loss, etc. The MD just jots down what she wants to on the cert/recert and signs....

  7. GIP Computer Charting

    softrbreeze replied to gobux90's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I've been told the same. Not sure if it's true or not but why do you feel it is more

  8. Will green skin hurt my career?

    softrbreeze replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    LOL reminds me of my sister. She wanted to be Smurfette for Halloween one year- My mother had the great idea to use food coloring to dye her skin blue. She was tinted blue for what seemed like...

  9. Georgia law for involuntary meds

    softrbreeze replied to RN1485's topic in Psychiatric

    Let us know if you do find what you're looking for. I live in GA and am considering a future career in Mental Health Nursing (previous degree in Psychology).

  10. Tell me about the Liasons where you work.....

    softrbreeze replied to jschut's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    It sounds like the liasons at your hospice either do or SHOULD have an RN after their names. The liasons at my hospice have no such medical

  11. Home Health Rapes

    softrbreeze replied to RubicsCube's topic in Home Health

    I've worked in home hospice for over 9 years. The first 2 or 3 years I even took my purse in the home with me (afraid to leave it in my car). I never so much as had anyone take anything out of my...

  12. Remaining professional with rude, disrespectful family members

    softrbreeze replied to litbitblack's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have found that staying calm and refusing to rise to the bait works well. In fact, I have come to enjoy watching them get even MORE upset because they are not getting their expected reaction. One...

  13. I lack social skills and confidence. Is nursing a possibility for me?

    softrbreeze replied to DerAustin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You will gain more confidence as you go. Frankly, I am horrible at small talk and it shows but as long as conversation has a POINT to it, I'm fine. You may find that medication can help you get...

  14. Tell me about the Liasons where you work.....

    softrbreeze replied to jschut's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    By "liason", I'm assuming you mean marketer? Are you saying they go through charts of people NOT on hospice? If so, that is a HIPAA violation unless a MD has referred them to hospice but, even then,...

  15. need advice on a bag

    softrbreeze replied to nurse.j.'s topic in Home Health

    I have a coworker who also uses a standard book bag. As long as it is sturdy and has storage compartments, you will be

  16. CNA home health gas reimbursement

    softrbreeze replied to pre-unsure's topic in Home Health

    I work at a home hospice agency and we are reimbursed for gas from our place of work to the clients location but not from home to our office (anymore than another employer would reimburse your mileage...

  17. Fascinating article about male/female nurse pay dfferences

    softrbreeze replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Doesn't surprise me at all. And not just in regards to pay. Until recently, my home hospice employer was requiring the nurses, social workers, and chaplains to take turns relieving our AA for lunch....

  18. need advice on a bag

    softrbreeze replied to nurse.j.'s topic in Home Health

    I work home hospice and have been through many bags. The most useful and sturdy I've found have just happened to be EMT bags. You can buy them stocked or unstocked off of Amazon. Aim for a quality...

  19. Company Dynamics, Family Dynamics, Burnout

    softrbreeze replied to UpTheLadder12's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    That sounds like rough working conditions. I'm unfamiliar with that type of set-up for pay but as for the caregivers calling/manipulating you- there could be something within company management...

  20. How did you pay for nursing school? Help...I'm in a pickle!

    softrbreeze replied to dc1994's topic in General Students

    You may want to inquire about a loan that allows you to repay your loan with work instead of cash. I borrowed $10,000 with Perkins for instance and instead of repaying the loan in cash, I worked for...

  21. Would you quit over white uniforms?

    softrbreeze replied to TexMex22's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I've thought about this question many times. What I have all but concluded is that while I probably would never have entered nursing if nurses were required to wear white, I probably would...

  22. Miserable first experience

    softrbreeze replied to omoolu's topic in First Year After Licensure

    oh my, it is SO true that saying "Nurses eat their young". I had similar experiences myself and all I can say is that it DOES get better. Sometimes it is just a matter of getting into the groove and...

  23. Your opinion on degrees.

    softrbreeze replied to Kaitybar7's topic in General Nursing

    For me, due to already having a 4 yr degree, an ADN and BSN were both going to take about 2 years so it was a no-brainer. But if you are starting from scratch, an ADN to BSN program would make more...

  24. Treat diabetes?

    softrbreeze replied to nursecathi's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Honestly, it just depends. I work home hospice so pts and families are encouraged to do what feels comfortable to them. Some people want to stop worrying about blood sugars and just eat what they...

  25. Year 1 as a School Nurse

    softrbreeze replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    OP, I agree- IBS will predispose you to every bug out there. I had this problem constantly until I found a way to cure it. I highly recommend finding a colon hydrotherapist. I did so on the...