KateRN1

KateRN1

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  1. Being a preceptor blows

    KateRN1 replied to RoyalNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Although my initial knee-jerk reaction is to agree with Ruby Vee, I had to stop and think about it a little more. What is the outcome that is wanted in this case? Is the desired outcome to have this...

  2. Ethical Issue- Is this child abuse? Do I need to report this?

    KateRN1 replied to Daria5363's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above. The boundaries are gone and you need to decide whether you want to be their nurse or their friend, because you can't be both. You are a mandated reporter to what *you*...

  3. Contacting the Dr for follow up orders.

    KateRN1 replied to tabster224's topic in Home Health

    Ah, those wonderful Medicare HMOs. Gotta love 'em.

  4. Contacting the Dr for follow up orders.

    KateRN1 replied to tabster224's topic in Home Health

    Tabster, don't apologize. *YOU* did nothing wrong in this scenario. Everyone else dropped the ball and you got stuck with a mess to clean up. As the field nurse, even if you practice primary case...

  5. Contacting the Dr for follow up orders.

    KateRN1 replied to tabster224's topic in Home Health

    Oh my. Lots of issues here. First issue is with the person you spoke with at the doctor's office. Rudeness is never acceptable. If it were me, I would speak directly with the physician about this...

  6. HH Advice , Difficult non-compliant pt.

    KateRN1 replied to Tampa121's topic in Home Health

    She has refused services. Sounds like you're off the hook. Do your own chart audit, make sure you have all the info documented and inform the PCP that she will be discharged at her own request and...

  7. I CANNOT GET A JOB!

    KateRN1 replied to icedtea's topic in Nursing Career

    One thing I just thought of--have you looked at the Indian Health Service? I don't know what's going on now, but they used to hire new grads and offered some loan forgiveness. The conditions are...

  8. What is real deal with nurses and salaries in Florida?

    KateRN1 replied to Dino's topic in Florida Nursing

    I believe that it's both a surplus and a budget/staffing issue. Hospitals have always been known to keep a certain percentage of positions unfilled, but these days it's a lot more than it ever has...

  9. What is real deal with nurses and salaries in Florida?

    KateRN1 replied to Dino's topic in Florida Nursing

    Of course wages are going to be dependent on the area of the state and the facility where you work. In Jax, it seems that starting pay for new RNs (in hospital) runs around $19-$22/hr, but that's...

  10. Thinking of HH, any information to give

    KateRN1 replied to paper1225's topic in Home Health

    A lot depends on your area as far as pay rates and such. However, without a good background in general med-surg, you may find that many agencies would be reluctant to hire you. You might want to...

  11. I CANNOT GET A JOB!

    KateRN1 replied to icedtea's topic in Nursing Career

    Same here in Jacksonville, FL. Congrats on your great academic record and your quick NCLEX. I hope you find something

  12. Interview Advice

    KateRN1 replied to KateRN1's topic in Nursing Career

    Okay, so my new strategy of trying to get them to tell me what I want to know without asking canned questions paid off big-time and now I have three (possibly four) offers on the table. I already...

  13. Interview Advice

    KateRN1 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello all: I'm job searching again and ran into a unique situation a few weeks ago and want some thoughts. I applied for a teaching position, the dean was very excited to interview me (I have...

  14. Relocating NH LPN to FLA?

    KateRN1 replied to allweh0pefor's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm in Jacksonville. Take a look at some of the posts in this forum. It's not just an issue for new grads, even experienced nurses are having trouble, although it's not quite as

  15. Relocating NH LPN to FLA?

    KateRN1 replied to allweh0pefor's topic in Florida Nursing

    No, there's no residency requirement. You just have to pay a bunch of outrageous fees and do the CEUs. It's really quite simple and straightforward. See the BON website for all the info. Just be...

  16. Clinical Pathways

    KateRN1 replied to KateRN1's topic in Home Health

    Good points to consider, thanks. Here's what I'm thinking, or at least along these lines. Cert pd is 60 days, assume frequency is 3xwk for 1 wk, 2xwk for 3-4 wks (depending on how it falls), then...

  17. How to: Become a nurse manager or Director of Nursing

    KateRN1 replied to TJSbaby's topic in General Nursing

    Don't forget "snappy

  18. How to: Become a nurse manager or Director of Nursing

    KateRN1 replied to TJSbaby's topic in General Nursing

    My guess is

  19. Safety issues in Home Health - Do you ever become comfortable?

    KateRN1 replied to erinp88's topic in Home Health

    Maybe it's my area, maybe it's my personality, but I've never felt unsafe in home health care. Plenty of times I've felt unsafe in the hospital,

  20. Can't get a job as new RN

    KateRN1 replied to black_butterfly's topic in Florida Nursing

    I don't think the issue is one of whether you can work as an LPN or not. It's a matter of experience. These days, no one wants a nurse, of any kind, without experience. There are far fewer jobs for...

  21. NoGo's for non-homebound

    KateRN1 replied to paddler's topic in Home Health

    Found the memo. Verbatim: Also remember that if a client is able to drive, even if it is a specially equipped automobile, he or she does not satisfy the homebound

  22. questions about new HH job

    KateRN1 replied to HMRN's topic in Home Health

    Trust your gut, always. But having said that, the number of visits per day can vary, especially for a per diem person who would probably be picking up visits for nurses who call off sick, who have a...

  23. NoGo's for non-homebound

    KateRN1 replied to paddler's topic in Home Health

    I have issues with this and had a brief tiff with my DON yesterday over it. We had a memo issued yesterday that said that if a patient can drive him/herself, even if in a modified vehicle, then s/he...

  24. What is Fl. starting salary for new grads

    KateRN1 replied to vivi25's topic in Florida Nursing

    And that's assuming that you can get a job as a new RN. Jobs are scarce here, even for nurses with

  25. Blood Draw Help

    KateRN1 replied to Sassyraven's topic in Home Health

    Sounds like you should've taken the tourniquet off sooner. Sometimes the tourniqet puts too much pressure and causes too much blood to pool and can cause the vein to "pop." I always take the...