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  1. Medicare

    grannynurse FNP student replied to littlehobo's topic in International Nursing

    OOOOPPPPPPSSS I'm sorry. I hear MEDICARE and I think only of the United States. I never thought of another country using the same term for a similar type of delivery. Sounds like you have some of...

  2. Nursing Unions-what is the good,bad, ugly?

    grannynurse FNP student replied to johnson0424's topic in General Nursing

    You are incorrect. If you work at a facility that is a closed shop, you do not have to join the union, to work there. As another poster said, you must only pay the union dues, no one forces you to...

  3. Medicaid. Is it being abused?

    grannynurse FNP student replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    I worked for the New York State Department of Health as a fraud and abuse investigator for Medicaid. The majority of the fraud and abuse my partner and I investigated was not committed by the...

  4. Medicare

    grannynurse FNP student replied to littlehobo's topic in International Nursing

    Gosh, does this mean I can stop paying on my in-patient deductable charges, which are now over $7,000 because of several admissions, none being within the golden three month period? Sorry but...

  5. Family member sabotaging patient!

    grannynurse FNP student replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I believe we are talking about two different situations. The elderly gentleman, with the aspiration pneumonia and the DIL who is a physician, is a case that I would have referred to the social...

  6. Medicare

    grannynurse FNP student replied to littlehobo's topic in International Nursing

    Are you asking about U.S. Medicare? If you are, go to Medicare. gov. Medicare is not free. We have deductables we must meet. We have approximately 80% of our bill paid. We are responsible for the...

  7. Family member sabotaging patient!

    grannynurse FNP student replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Seems like the families will always win though. We had a pt come in with a 10 page list of instruction on how we were to care for him. Included was how to change his rectal tube every day and basic...

  8. Medicare For All H.R. 676

    grannynurse FNP student replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have a question. Have you ever been named in a suit, in relation to your employment, as a nurse? I have. Once I was named, as was everyone who came near the patient, and I was later dropped from...

  9. Medicare For All H.R. 676

    grannynurse FNP student replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Actually there are very few multi-million dollar malpractice awards. And those that are won, are frequently settle for substantially less then the jury award, in exchange for the judgment not being...

  10. For those with Nursing caps, please answer asap

    grannynurse FNP student replied to S.N. Visit's topic in General Nursing

    I was just going to post that if it is too long, it folds around to the back. And I had three, one to wear, one to wash, one to starch and slap on the mirrow to dry.

  11. Teaching a patient who can't read

    grannynurse FNP student replied to NephroBSN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I do not know if your unit is a free standing one or connected to a facility. Check with your registered dietician, if one is available. They have access to photos and easily understood plates, cups...

  12. Medicare and following diabetics

    grannynurse FNP student posted a topic in General Nursing

    I finally was contacted by a Medicare nurse regarding their new diabetic monitoring and education program. I am enrolled for a three year period. I am one of approximately 20,000 diabetics, in...

  13. Medicare and following diabetics

    grannynurse FNP student replied to grannynurse FNP student's topic in General Nursing

    I found a support group that meets once a month. The state of information, on line, is indeed poor. But there are those who believe they know everything and post like they do. There is one, who...

  14. Medicare and following diabetics

    grannynurse FNP student replied to grannynurse FNP student's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think so. I worked with a Medicare Fraud Unit back in the 70s. Once was enough for me.

  15. Medicare and following diabetics

    grannynurse FNP student replied to grannynurse FNP student's topic in General Nursing

    She didn't. And I forgot to ask:o I can call tomorrow and see how they identify themselves.

  16. Medicare and following diabetics

    grannynurse FNP student replied to grannynurse FNP student's topic in General Nursing

    All righty everyone. Medicare is paying for the cost of the program:rolleyes: The 800 number is available for any questions I might have about my disease but I was not impressed with the nurse. She...

  17. Medicare and following diabetics

    grannynurse FNP student replied to grannynurse FNP student's topic in General Nursing

    Wait til I see my doctor tomorrow. I happy that atleast one other person sees this as a waste. I'll take part but if it doesn't improve I'll be writting a few letters.

  18. Nursing diagnosis "altered energy field"

    grannynurse FNP student replied to paphgrl's topic in General Nursing

    Hate to tell you this but insurance companies can and do refuse to pay for medical treatment that is backed by research. They call it experimental.

  19. Nursing diagnosis "altered energy field"

    grannynurse FNP student replied to paphgrl's topic in General Nursing

    I've a suggestion. There is an article, that appeared in Nursing Science Quarterly, Vol 14 No, 2, April 2001, pg 132-140. It was written by Vidette Todaro-Franceschi, R.N.; PhD, Assistant Professor...

  20. Nursing diagnosis "altered energy field"

    grannynurse FNP student replied to paphgrl's topic in General Nursing

    I once underwent a tratment by a TT practitioner. It was for relief of pain. I guess the lessening of pain and the feeling of warmth, in the painful area, were unreal. And I was suffering an...

  21. to sedate or not to sedate...

    grannynurse FNP student replied to dfk's topic in MICU, SICU

    I was intubated while I was awake. To the nurse who questioned if discomfort is equal to pain, a few words, try being tubed awake. Do you have any idea what it is like to have a garden hose (that is...

  22. Nursing diagnosis "altered energy field"

    grannynurse FNP student replied to paphgrl's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know the energy fields of anyone else, including my own. But unlike some, I am not ready to write something off because it cannot be demonstrated by scientific evidence. Zen has the correct...

  23. Military Nurses: What do you think of Bush and the war?

    grannynurse FNP student replied to baby_gurl0604's topic in Government, Military

    As a former Nation Guard flight nurse and the daughter of a 28 year career military officer, I was taught two things. First, when in uniform you do not publish your personal views, whatever they may...

  24. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    grannynurse FNP student replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    My PCP has been my physician since 1980. Believe me, he knows me and all of my requirements:chuckle

  25. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    grannynurse FNP student replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Believe me, I did. I asked to speak to the charge nurse (12 hour shifts) and the following day, the Nurse Manager. I explained what had happen and what I had observed. I also told them this was not...