Libby1987

Libby1987

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  1. Coworker physically abusive to patients

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

    I'm a single a parent, of 3 kids in fact, and that's not an excuse. You are a mandated reporter, don't get into a job that requires professional integrity if you aren't able to follow through. Being...

  2. Coworker physically abusive to patients

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

    I would live in a cardboard box before I would compromise my integrity. Nothing and no one has the power to compromise my integrity. If you're not exaggerating here (and I'll be honest, I suspect...

  3. I'm afraid that I will never become a nurse and be stuck with 11k in loans

    Libby1987 replied to Keracee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    May 20 by Keracee "I have 11k in federal loans. I just need my mom to cosign on private loans. My plan is to have my dad do the parent plus loans if he has bad credit so he can get denied and I get...

  4. I'm afraid that I will never become a nurse and be stuck with 11k in loans

    Libby1987 replied to Keracee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No one should cosign a loan that they are not able and willing to pay back themselves. Your mom could be financially devastated by taking on the responsibility of an unforgivable loan. Plus she has 4...

  5. Pocket Snacks for 12 Hour Shift?

    Libby1987 replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    Kind

  6. Need standard response response suggestions

    Libby1987 replied to lavenderskies's topic in General Nursing

    Reading your responses here make me think this won't work for you but I would go with genuine vulnerable responses (I don't think you'll do vulnerable based on what seem to be defensive responses...

  7. I love home health but I miss my life

    Libby1987 replied to bfit262's topic in Home Health

    I left the field only 9 mos ago, I've documented on paper and EMR, and I could finish in an 8 hr day. But I lived in my patient territory which was semi rural and only commuted to the office 1 x week....

  8. I love home health but I miss my life

    Libby1987 replied to bfit262's topic in Home Health

    Home health is a field where you have to develop before you can really take advantage of the life friendly hours. And that development is primarily dependent on each individual. School doesn't prepare...

  9. Is home health that bad?

    Libby1987 replied to trinan71's topic in Home Health

    This is a seasoned home health nurse who really gets and knows how to implement the role. I bet that agency misses the heck out of

  10. Should I SUE?

    Libby1987 replied to hollyday's topic in General Students

    Why the inconsistency in your story? You were distracted and counting down the clock or you were attending to the patient during that 20 min time? If your defense bounced like that in your meeting, I...

  11. New to Quality Improvement

    Libby1987 replied to Eliza79's topic in Quality Improvement

    Is your title meant to be

  12. Is it okay for RN to ask recovery patients not to swear?

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

    Good grief I was thinking the hard part of my job has been telling patients it's time for hospice and I read this post. I can't imagine being bothered by someone swearing coming out of anesthesia and...

  13. What defines a successful nurse?

    Libby1987 replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    That's a complicated question. First I have to suggest, maybe obtaining your BSN right away pulled a lot of your focus that could have been 100% directed to learning you first job? As far as what...

  14. Am I a bad nurse???

    Libby1987 replied to Newnurse65's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with above poster. As well as there are inherent characteristics that affect where the bar is set. You have a few nurses/staff come in who are naturally focused, confident and detailed...

  15. Manager

    Libby1987 replied to special1rn's topic in Nurse Management

    I went into administration. It has been a smooth transition and I would say that is because I had the clinical performance credibility, regulatory and reimbursement knowledge and had already acted as...

  16. Can LPN's do SOC's?!?

    Libby1987 replied to Stephyshay71's topic in Home Health

    https://www.cms.gov/medicare/quality-initiatives-patient-assessment-instruments/oasis/downloads/qandadocument0909.pdf Page 10 Q4 A legitimate agency would never allow it nor skirt the regulation with...

  17. Is it really that bad?

    Libby1987 replied to Sage611's topic in General Nursing

    A physician/nurse couple that I know pretty well has a daughter that is graduating from nursing school. I'm pretty sure this will give her a 2nd degree (very bright, in her 20's). This gal will most...

  18. Sterile water to flush feeding tubes?

    Libby1987 replied to nursesky's topic in Patient Medications

    Saline in the gut? We use tap or bottled. (Home health). I'm unsure if some tap water can cause residue if too high in certain

  19. Does home health prepare a nurse to transition to NP?

    Libby1987 replied to HelloWish's topic in Home Health

    Our nurses would love to have a day of stable patients. We have so many sick and/or fragile

  20. Job suggestions for Hospital RN wanting to leave floor nursing

    Libby1987 replied to dlp0223's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if it's changed but I've done onsite UR for an insurance company. I worked with staff, no patient contact, and was proactive in providing auth and keeping things rolling along to avoid...

  21. So I kind of messed up

    Libby1987 replied to oopsmybad's topic in General Nursing

    New posters, please read the update. Page

  22. New Nurse Dilemma

    Libby1987 replied to Goldentreasure's topic in General Nursing

    I've been hearing about some organizations that put foreign nurses into LTC jobs with contracts that are akin to indentured service. That is NOT the way most conduct

  23. Pay cut worth it?

    Libby1987 replied to PediRN913's topic in General Nursing

    I think if I could live on less money I would just cut my hours and schedule in lots of vacation time throughout the

  24. So I kind of messed up

    Libby1987 replied to oopsmybad's topic in General Nursing

    OP, if you let this stop you from being successful I will find you myself and shake you. You are way too young to think you can't overcome this error in judgement. This board is full of people who...

  25. Ng tube feeding- aspiration

    Libby1987 replied to dhoomboys's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not giving any instructions. Can you look up publications with EBP to guide you in lieu of facility