Libby1987

Libby1987

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  1. Input on Gentiva HH

    Libby1987 replied to SeaH20RN's topic in Home Health

    I commented on your other thread in the general discussion, the answer is no except for seeing the environment (some anyway) and the patient interaction but that is only part of

  2. Any CE course recommendations?

    Libby1987 replied to my01life's topic in Home Health

    You could attend an onsite wound care course or conference. The home care institute tutorials are interactive in that's it audio and you take quizzes and do some computer interactive type stuff (I...

  3. Still don't know where I belong :/

    Libby1987 replied to nurse.j.'s topic in General Nursing

    I've been a career HH nurse and I love it. It's been family friendly with my flex schedule but I've been doing it forever. The first year for any nurse is rough and more so for a newer nurse, though...

  4. FLAME ON!

    Libby1987 replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    Here's another.. !!!!!!!! From a nurse who's been trained to death to document objectively that looks like silly nonsense that my daughter hasn't done since HS coming from a nurse or student nurse....

  5. Fired again

    Libby1987 replied to NurseCard's topic in Home Health

    All three were compliance issues? Or only in home health? There are some compliance issues that are part of the learning process and then there are some that would go to integrity. I can't imagine a...

  6. Has anyone ever escaped?

    Libby1987 replied to ellieheart's topic in General Nursing

    Drop the

  7. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    Libby1987 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    I also did all of my clinicals and my extenship in an affluent hospital as well (with the exception of peds and psych), I liked the prettiness of it. But my classmates talked about their experiences...

  8. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    Libby1987 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    I've had questions re nursing students and new grads who are disillusioned by real world nursing. Did they/you understand that a job would have 5-7 times as many patients as was cared for on one day...

  9. What would you have done?

    Libby1987 replied to chicago_RN's topic in Home Health

    I didn't address documentation. I would document notification of the MD and all of the teaching and precautions I gave to patient and

  10. Fired again

    Libby1987 replied to NurseCard's topic in Home Health

    If for whatever reason I couldn't keep my nursing job, with the exception of physical reasons, I would do cleaning/private care/med mgmt as a non nurse caregiver contracted directly with the client....

  11. Fired again

    Libby1987 replied to NurseCard's topic in Home Health

    I think you need to determine and correct/manage the reason/s you are being fired. That goes whether you stay in nursing or

  12. Nursing/Waitress Fail

    Libby1987 replied to Sarah091's topic in General Nursing

    I'd really like to correct my

  13. What would you have done?

    Libby1987 replied to chicago_RN's topic in Home Health

    I'm interested in the outcome of this readmission, please update us. You tried to call for an ambulance. She refused. She wasn't SOB, C/o CP, seizing, having new onset of neuro changes..I would...

  14. FLAME ON!

    Libby1987 replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    I voted helpful, there are some very helpful members

  15. FLAME ON!

    Libby1987 replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    There are two that get to me. The first is actually the contrast between two common threads with contradictory claims.."We're worked like dogs and treated like peasants." Followed by a thread.."I...

  16. Nursing/Waitress Fail

    Libby1987 replied to Sarah091's topic in General Nursing

    I always felt my my waitressing experience benefitted my ability to function on the floor. (Guess waitressing isn't PC these days) I don't think it's a measure of nurse potential but I think it's a...

  17. Would you quit over white uniforms?

    Libby1987 replied to TexMex22's topic in General Nursing

    Thinking about this, I would rather wear white if I could pick the clothes ie white cargo or Jean type pants and stretch cotton (I love my 3/4 sleeve henleys) that fit the way I like my clothes than...

  18. Anyone dating a med-student?

    Libby1987 replied to allilop's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No, I think maybe defining what "feels like crap" is needed which is not hurt feelings or annoyance or disappointment. It's what comes with staying with someone who disrespects you in what can be a...

  19. Company Dynamics, Family Dynamics, Burnout

    Libby1987 replied to UpTheLadder12's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I'm HH and with the exception of medical need, it's "I'm calling re tomorrow's schedule, I will be in your area in the afternoon, would you like between 2 and 3 or 3 and 4?" Or whatever my window is....

  20. I'm afraid of committing to nursing.

    Libby1987 replied to Kaitybar7's topic in General Nursing

    I think realistically you will need to devote 110% to your first year or two on the floor following graduation. Especially if you won't be able to be flexible in relocating for the ideal first job....

  21. Any CE course recommendations?

    Libby1987 replied to my01life's topic in Home Health

    I also did this one or an earlier edition. It helps pull your existing wound care knowledge together. Western Schools >

  22. Any CE course recommendations?

    Libby1987 replied to my01life's topic in Home Health

    I completed this one before returning to home health and the new world of OASIS and PPS. It was both an overview plus detail. Our company is subscribed to Home Care Institute which has online...

  23. Has anyone ever escaped?

    Libby1987 replied to ellieheart's topic in General Nursing

    That's so much of it. I've worked with people who believe they had no options. I may not want to walk with my feet but I could and have. I've only had two times when I needed to and left miserable...

  24. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    Libby1987 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing was never a calling for me, I potentially had a good aptitude for it, I went into it because it was a sensible career choice. Turned out to be one of my best decisions I've ever made but I...

  25. Hospice Care vs Palliative Care

    Libby1987 replied to VickyRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Damn, I thought a hospice patient was at a higher level of care as an inpatient but they just have more liberal prns. I also thought with a LTC hospice bed that family would still participate as...