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    Medical Assistants and MD orders

    mc3 replied to mc3's topic in General Nursing

    I work in home health, and I can say I have never been allowed to talk to the doctor directly regarding an order. The receptionist won't put me through to them - they put you through to the MA's even...
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    Is it possible . . .

    mc3 replied to KateRN1's topic in Home Health

    Hi Kate, I ask myself the same question, too...although my job doesn't sound quite as bad. Wonder if it's because we're in FL and there's so much competition??
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    Is is just me?

    mc3 posted a topic in Home Health

    Is it just me, or am I being unsympathetic? I just don't understand why home care is ordered in many cases for such a long period of time (6-8 weeks) , when pt's have family members who could easily...
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    Is is just me?

    mc3 replied to mc3's topic in Home Health

    Thank you - this helps a lot!
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    Is is just me?

    mc3 replied to mc3's topic in Home Health

    This is what I'm thinking. I'm new to this, so I have no idea how often this is happening with the other cases but I'm sure I'm not unique. So, what do I do? Everytime I hear someone is going to...
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    I need to vent!! :

    mc3 replied to mc3's topic in Home Health

    gee, I thought it was Who wants to be a Millionaire!
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    The small pleasures you get out of your job.

    mc3 replied to november17's topic in General Nursing

    My favorite? Hugs...:redbeathe
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    LPN versus CMA

    mc3 replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just curious - what can MA's do that LPN's can't? I think you may be mistaken..
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    I need to vent!! :

    mc3 replied to mc3's topic in Home Health

    I am trying to be firm, but the agency is so concerned about making the patients happy so it's a fine line, I guess. I do like the suggestion of saying "my office scheduled me at such and such a...
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    Microcoag Machine

    mc3 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We just had an inservice - you can only use the IN Ratio when the pt is taking an oral anticoagulant. No Lovanox or heparin SC.
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    Is this doable?

    mc3 posted a topic in Home Health

    Hi, brand new to home health, although I have worked for hospice for many years. Am starting next week. I'm worried about meeting the target of 7 visits/day. I've talked to 2 nurses from this...
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    Is this doable?

    mc3 replied to mc3's topic in Home Health

    They told me we have 18 PTO days plus 6 paid holidays. She also said they are very family-friendly and they are very understanding where children are concerned. Plus, the job is salaried which we...
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    ~IV & Other Certifications~

    mc3 replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi, I got my IV certification in FL after taking the 30 hr course - plus I have 4 hours ones from my job. I think the certification just shows you know how to do it, it's not like a board exam where...
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    Florida Nursing License

    mc3 replied to KathyBannRN's topic in General Nursing

    Gee, I moved here 4 years ago. I don't remember having to supply pictures! The process was pretty thorough, and I didn't think it took excessively long - maybe ~1 month? I certainly wouldn't use...
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    Opioids and Hyperalgesia

    mc3 replied to marachne's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    My thoughts, exactly. mc3
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    How's the Hospice Business in this economy?

    mc3 replied to Kabin's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I live in the sunshine state, and our hospice has seen a huge difference for all of the reasons you listed. People seem to be staying up north instead of heading south for the winter. Hospitals are...
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    hey LPNs!!

    mc3 replied to prisicruz's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi, If this helps, I started out at $21./hr at Healthsouth Rehab. That was more than 4 years ago, and I've since moved out of state. I can tell you this - I don't make $21/hr now, 5 years after...
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    LPN versus RN Organizations

    mc3 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When I first became an LPN, I joined the NFLPN. Sorry, but it seemed all theydid was give lip service to the promotion of LPN's. So next year, I let it go... Another question - what if the RN's...
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    Point of Service documentation

    mc3 replied to dalmos's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Yes, our agency wants us to do this. And no, I refuse to. I think it violates the intimacy that is created between patient, family and me. I also happen to think it's rude... JMHO!
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    should patients be able to choose to end their life if they are in pain and dying

    mc3 replied to melz34's topic in General Nursing

    Just to clarify - hospice doesn't "make" a patient NPO - they continue to offer the patient food/fluids as tolerated until they are no longer able to take them. And, we don't give drugs "to go as...
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    tachypnea symptom.

    mc3 replied to oncalllorraine's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Sorry, but yikes! 36-52? Imagine how you'd feel if you were breathing that hard? Death isn't a race to the finish line. The rate alone would tell me it's labored breathing. As the others have...
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    Post mortem care

    mc3 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have recently been present at two pt deaths where the Crisis Care nurse (yes, they were hospice nurses) did not make an attempt to wash the body. One told me "They just had a bath this morning",...
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    Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    mc3 replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    This one drives me crazy - "I orientated with so and so today" :banghead: No, it's "I oriented with so and so today"!!! Thanks for letting me get that off my chest:wink2:
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    How much did you retain in nursing school?

    mc3 replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, not nearly as much as I would have liked. The basics, yes, they're definitely there, but most of your learning comes from on the job. I found that, as I started to specialize in one area I...
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    NO LUNCH? NO BREAKS? Is that common in nursing?

    mc3 replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    It struck me as I read these posts. The response of "well, you must have problems with time management because you can't get all your work done in ____ time." Hmm, could it be that all nurses...