Libby1987

Libby1987

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  1. Teaching or educating?

    Libby1987 replied to verdeacres's topic in General Nursing

    I think educating somewhat implies that the outcome is an educated recipient. I can't say that the amount of time I can dedicate to teaching leaves my patients as *educated*. I can teach patients and...

  2. Nursing is the Biggest Mistake of My Life

    Libby1987 replied to almost_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    You may be self sabotaging with the thought of losing your relationship if you get a job that meets your scholarship criteria. And I can't believe you can't get some type of nursing position in an...

  3. Do Nurses really make "good money?"

    Libby1987 replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Students

    I don't think it's good money but as a single mom I've been able to provide for my kids, buy a home, keep a horse and help (not fully finance) my kids through college. Where it falls short is...

  4. Future of marijuana/medical marijuana in nursing?

    Libby1987 replied to antnurse's topic in General Nursing

    It's a non issue as far as I can tell. We have a shop in our small rural town and many people have cards, we add it to their med list and that's about it. Not even sure who writes the rx, no one...

  5. From home health nursing to hospital nursing

    Libby1987 replied to Goldentea's topic in Home Health

    Home Health field work doesn't lead to acute inpatient but it leads to many other positions with good pay and great hours. It also holds the potential to allow you to practice excellent nursing. You...

  6. The Obesity Problem in Rural America

    Libby1987 replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    But then I see the demographics in a suburban

  7. Tell me why you regret about becoming a Nurse

    Libby1987 replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not saying I could do it but what did you expect from

  8. Tell me why you regret about becoming a Nurse

    Libby1987 replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    No regrets

  9. 3/12: what I learned this week: ALWAYS taper your SSRI

    Libby1987 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I missed the last day of work announcement, was this planned for school or did something

  10. not sure i'm a leader

    Libby1987 replied to miragal's topic in Nurse Management

    You can be a leader in some way in any job, have you found yourself taking opportunities to lead where you are currently? Have you been proactive in improving patient care, unifying your staff,...

  11. 3/12: what I learned this week: ALWAYS taper your SSRI

    Libby1987 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I want to say it took me a little longer. I literally used an emory board and shaved off a little more every few days or more. On week 1, one pass with the emory board, on week 2, two passes. The...

  12. Why did you choose to become a Nurse?

    Libby1987 replied to LucidDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have the right words but wanted to say I'm

  13. Why did you choose to become a Nurse?

    Libby1987 replied to LucidDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    Patient ratios, acuities, staffing, customer service

  14. Why did you choose to become a Nurse?

    Libby1987 replied to LucidDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    To OP and others considering nursing so you can care for people and make a modest living for only a few years of school, are you sure the working conditions are a fit as well? Do you have a good...

  15. How to get along with CNAs

    Libby1987 replied to empatheticRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think it helps if you've done their workload yourself as well as be able to command respect and trust by being able to pitch in and work hard along side them. My coworkers know I never shirk work...

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

    Libby1987 replied to HelloWish's topic in Home Health

    It's kind of like childbirth that way, you wouldn't do it if you knew :-) Just be sensible and prepared, I think anything difficult is better managed when

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

    Libby1987 replied to HelloWish's topic in Home Health

    I haven't met a new grad yet who hasn't their eaten words about nursing school once they start their new job. There isn't a job out there these days that won't kick your butt the first year and make...

  18. Health care administration - non nurses

    Libby1987 replied to nutella's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder how the ancillary staff feel about nurses thinking they're the best administrators. I can imagine that the finance, legal and engineering depts might have a different opinion of a nurse being...

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

    Libby1987 replied to HelloWish's topic in Home Health

    I don't have anything but my own anecdotal experience to base this on, but I don't think in your first year of nursing plus your first year of home health that you're going to be able to practice...

  20. Lets talk about $$$

    Libby1987 replied to russki1313's topic in Home Health

    We're in that region and we don't start out anyone that low but I've heard off agencies that do. $110 is more of a starting

  21. VA Palo Alto or UC Davis for a New grad?

    Libby1987 replied to YesYesRN's topic in General Nursing

    If I were young and single, I'd want to live in Palo Alto as well, but with such vastly different areas of nursing leading to completely different opportunities, I think you need to choose the field...

  22. I want a new word.

    Libby1987 replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, but there's already a word: Badass. Not much to improve upon there.

  23. First phone conversation with patient: what you have to tell him in a efficient manner?

    Libby1987 replied to ilie's topic in Home Health

    Unless they are resistant to us coming, then I wait til I'm in the door before I drop that

  24. First phone conversation with patient: what you have to tell him in a efficient manner?

    Libby1987 replied to ilie's topic in Home Health

    Hi Mr Smith? This is Libby with Best Home Health Agency, we have received a referral from Major Hospital to provide a visiting nurse and physical therapy following your illness/injury/surgery, I'm...

  25. VA written recommendations

    Libby1987 replied to NurseCocoBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Have you seen this? Nine Dimensions of Nursing Practice: Template for VA NPSB (Nurse Professional Salary