Elektra6 ASN, BSN, RN

Home Health, PDN, LTC, subacute

Former LPN, now RN

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    wgu texas

    Elektra6 replied to trinabart5's topic in General Nursing

    I already had my RN and was a working nurse when I did WGU RN-BSN. It took me 1 1/2
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    Did anyone ever refuse a trip w/patient?

    Elektra6 replied to Elektra6's topic in Private Duty

    Eleven years
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    Did anyone ever refuse a trip w/patient?

    Elektra6 replied to Elektra6's topic in Private Duty

    I refused the trip to the family and other nurse. I think they are not going to travel since the mom doesn't want to go with them. Patient & family are not angry about my refusal. I could care...
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    Low salary same work

    Elektra6 replied to Tiabluesky's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sometimes it's worth working in a great facility for a little less especially as a new grad. If they like you, you can always get more money in the
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    30 Safety Tips for the Home Care Nurse

    Elektra6 replied to Melissa Mills's topic in Home Health

    Please post in Private Duty forum
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    Did anyone ever refuse a trip w/patient?

    Elektra6 replied to Elektra6's topic in Private Duty

    I am 100% sure she works for free. She has no family and is bored. Plus the patient's family is
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    Did anyone ever refuse a trip w/patient?

    Elektra6 replied to Elektra6's topic in Private Duty

    Yes, I am pretty sure they will do nothing if I complain. I am going to refuse this "trip". The mom and nurse can take him themselves if they want. If family wants me to leave because of this, that's...
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    Did anyone ever refuse a trip w/patient?

    Elektra6 replied to Elektra6's topic in Private Duty

    She and patient hide it and say it's none of their concern. She is the only one to drive the patient to appts. Family does not and is glad someone else does
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    I miss The Commuter!

    Elektra6 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Me
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    Need help with redness/open areas

    Elektra6 replied to Elektra6's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Thank you! The antifungal treatment is helping. We are doing our best to keep it clean and dry and that has improved the look of the area as
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    Need help with redness/open areas

    Elektra6 posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Hi everyone. I care for a male patient with C-4 quadriplegia. No pressure areas but he has redness and frequent open sores in the scrotal/groin fold area. The open areas are shallow and heal...
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    Home Care vs Private Duty

    Elektra6 replied to deefizzle's topic in Home Health

    Yes, you are correct. Private duty is usually for medically complex patients. They receive care for years or forever. I care for a quadriplegic patient who has a tracheostomy and another patient on a...
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    Don't know how much more I can take.

    Elektra6 replied to LWSLPN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    "And, to the extent you are in the position to do so, you need to be just a little bit choosy and aware of red flags such as those that are inherent in the situation you're in now. These people are...
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    Aspen University MSN

    Elektra6 replied to knl24's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Following
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    Thinking about getting a gun for safety

    Elektra6 replied to MotoRN34's topic in Home Health

    I saw a documentary about home health nursing in Chicago. The nurse had an armed escort with her! I was
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    CBD oil

    Elektra6 replied to Mariatvillanueva's topic in Private Duty

    My patient has legal medical marijuana from the state both oils and regular "pot". I have never administered it. It is not on the 485 even though MD is aware and in favor. The patient dictates to the...
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    Private Duty Schedulers: Why are they so deceptive?

    Elektra6 replied to erroridiot's topic in Private Duty

    Then they take it out on you even when you weren't the one that called
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    Does your agency still use paper charting?

    Elektra6 replied to Crystal-Wings's topic in Private Duty

    Ugh yes! I have skilled private duty cases that are sometimes 3 pages for a long dayshift. I can type super fast (medical transcriptionist in past) so I am
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    Do you buy medical equipment for home use?

    Elektra6 replied to der_kerl's topic in General Nursing

    My patient bought an IV pole off ebay for home use. Another patient sold his hoyer lift when he bought a new one. People will buy things when insurance won't
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    Would nurses be interested in this business idea?

    Elektra6 replied to hallebban's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    My experience is people want a "nurse" for their relative but what they need (unskilled tasks) and are willing to pay for ($10/hr) is a home health
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    How do you deal with nurse cliques/"gangs" bullying?

    Elektra6 replied to Bosmer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you love your job you should not quit. The residents in these places really need people who love their jobs! I am sorry you are dealing with this. Some people have nothing better to do than to...
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    LPN programs in NJ

    Elektra6 replied to Yessie0402's topic in School, College Programs

    I went to BCIT Medford in 2004. It was a great program. Unfortunately, I think the price has gone up
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    Is this a dream? Medical Coder to LVN

    Elektra6 replied to LuckyCharmLVN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was a medical transcriptionist who became interested in nursing. I had a degree in English but went the LPN route after a lay off. Good decision for me. It was an affordable way to get into...
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    3 Ways to Assess Your Wellness Literacy

    Elektra6 replied to Carol Ebert's topic in General Nursing

    Can you post the link for the
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    Is this typical in home health?

    Elektra6 replied to McHoltzmann's topic in Home Health

    Sure. It's better than a hovering family. I think the families need a break