Libby1987

Libby1987

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  1. What happened here..

    Libby1987 replied to Phoenix2541's topic in General Nursing

    Did the position have any acute care experience

  2. huber needle

    Libby1987 replied to spma1234's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    They should definitely have the supplies, we have back up supplies in the home setting. So weird that none were in the facility. But I don't know that OP needed any additional training to avoid her...

  3. Looking to move somewhere family friendly...where RNs are paid well...

    Libby1987 replied to CCRNforlife's topic in General Nursing

    I live in an affordable pocket of California with Northern California wages but it's a long way from south of the Mason Dixon line. I have a future SIL who was hired a few years ago as a new nurse to...

  4. Only African American Nurse on Staff

    Libby1987 replied to nette1022's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Is the one who makes the statement "it's because you're black" also one of the stronger personalities? Could you genuinely tell her next time she says it that it hurts your feelings? And *look* hurt?...

  5. RN's offered same jobs as Clinical social workers?

    Libby1987 replied to Healthcare102's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if this is true but a psychology friend told me that LCSW have to complete 4000 residency type hours before they can be licensed. I may have it confused with another type of therapist....

  6. how to deal with harrassment in the workplace.

    Libby1987 replied to rookieRN123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I couldn't have said this when I was new and also young but in addition to advice posted above, I see myself saying to him, "Do you really want to start over with yet another nurse in this position or...

  7. New RN texting Dr. advice

    Libby1987 replied to Animorpha's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We have a new patient that needs your admitting assessment by 1/26/15, J.D. on Station 1 Please confirm receipt of this message. Thank you, Libby RN, ABC

  8. Only African American Nurse on Staff

    Libby1987 replied to nette1022's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's inexcusable and embarrassing to the nursing profession either way but since I've joined I've read umpteen posts of poor treatment of the new nurse

  9. New RN texting Dr. advice

    Libby1987 replied to Animorpha's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I haven't had a text to an MD not responded to with at least an "ok". If they haven't responded assume they didn't receive it for whatever reason, you have to comtinue to continue to contact them just...

  10. Should I Carry Nursing Malpractice (Liability) Insurance?

    Libby1987 replied to sirI's topic in Nursing Career

    I just searched and found this thread. I'vc been having this conversation for the last 24 hrs. I don't have a high probability of huge med type errors in the home setting. What am I going to do, put...

  11. Getting put as an nurses' aid on shifts.

    Libby1987 replied to hybr1d's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wouldn't want to do it long term, or even more than a few days in a row, but if I were paid my RN salary to do ANYTHING with less responsibility and a fraction of the charting, I could step in as an...

  12. African American Hair Problems in Nursing

    Libby1987 replied to desertstar6's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    OP had a concern about how her hair style could affect her hiring potential for something she's always wanted. Can't speak for everyone but advising to play it safe for some hiring team doesn't...

  13. huber needle

    Libby1987 replied to spma1234's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Actively dying but on fluids? Doesn't make sense, dying patients are given atropine (or lasix in the home). She wasn't on Hospice? IME, dying patients in LTC are either sent to the ER for tx or are on...

  14. Unhappy Hospital

    Libby1987 replied to lilbitgeeky's topic in General Nursing

    You the 5 love languages? Gifts have little meaning for some of us while genuine verbal affirmation and deeds make us feel loved/appreciated etc. Colleague to colleague should be shown mutual respect...

  15. nursing diagnosis Vs collaborative problems

    Libby1987 replied to loula114's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That would be the practical answer, can't help you with the academic

  16. nursing diagnosis Vs collaborative problems

    Libby1987 replied to loula114's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Coming from home health, we frequently have collaborative problems. Patient has multifaceted problems including physiological, psychosocial, functional etc and no one can accomplish their goals (mine...

  17. Ideal diabetic diet?

    Libby1987 replied to Libby1987's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    My question was solely physiological and not related to compliance but I understand it's difficult to separate

  18. Proof of degree question

    Libby1987 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have never been asked to provide proof of my degree but I also haven't job searched in years. Are prospective employers requiring it? (Seems a dumb question..) And are you obtaining and providing...

  19. Having a hard time making "friends" with colleagues

    Libby1987 replied to nurse1990's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    They're probably not so great at making friends themselves. Who knows what it took for them to become tight. I tend to be careful around new nurses, it just takes awhile to build that comfort and...

  20. Being complained about behind your back

    Libby1987 replied to joemomma35's topic in Men in Nursing

    We joke around quite a bit but absolutley never around a male coworker for that exact same reason, it's not the ones you joke

  21. African American Hair Problems in Nursing

    Libby1987 replied to desertstar6's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If I wanted to change perception re cultural hair style it would be on the other side of the hiring process. To change the bias, how about securely employed nurses start sporting these styles instead...

  22. African American Hair Problems in Nursing

    Libby1987 replied to desertstar6's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    So what's wrong with brightly colored hair if it's pulled back and tidy? If hair doesn't matter and safety isn't

  23. New nurse no training?

    Libby1987 replied to EricaFrost's topic in Home Health

    That is a lot of time IME! Our new nurses have spent approx. week with HR stuff and learning modules, (intermittent HH, not PDN like I think OP is talking about?) and they are fried by the end of it...

  24. Do you get sick alot working as a nurse?

    Libby1987 replied to Healthcare102's topic in General Nursing

    No but my patient population doesn't expose me to many viruses. I was sick a lot more often when my kids were

  25. Being complained about behind your back

    Libby1987 replied to joemomma35's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have a different opinion. In the near future when there's a few of them congregated go up to them and ask if you can speak with them for a sec. If they don't shoot you, genuinely say "hey if I'm...