Libby1987

Libby1987

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  1. RNs: How much vacation time do you get?

    Libby1987 replied to SummitRN's topic in General Nursing

    5 weeks my first year, includes holidays and sick, for me that works out to 3+ weeks vacation plus most holidays off and rarely sick. Is your workplace permissive about vacations? Yes Do they force...

  2. question about RN market and demand

    Libby1987 replied to xuale01's topic in General Nursing

    Are either of these predictions taking the changes in healthcare delivery into

  3. Is spending $80,000 on a private ABSN school a waste

    Libby1987 replied to Big_Mike's topic in General Students

    Nobody seems to tell pre vet students that $250K for an education that on average pays less than nursing with no benefits is a waste. But then there are no workarounds for a DVM. Depends on where you...

  4. Nursing or Teaching?

    Libby1987 replied to alexisjade's topic in General Nursing

    None of the above. My daughter is in an SLP program. Healthcare/kids blend. She'll always be able support herself in a variety of settings and even positions outside of the school setting are family...

  5. A Change of Heart

    Libby1987 replied to nursemike's topic in General Nursing

    Incredible inspiring story, thank you for

  6. BSN is a joke

    Libby1987 replied to nurseguy22's topic in General Nursing

    Delete

  7. Should I tell my manager I'm burned out?

    Libby1987 replied to QuarterLife88's topic in General Nursing

    No, do not tell her you are burned out. Give her something she can work with. Tell her you need space in between precepting, a month, 2 months, whatever you estimate you need to re-energize in...

  8. Unable to Advance my RN Position

    Libby1987 replied to Volley88's topic in General Nursing

    You aren't considered an internal employee? Even my temp employees are considered internal and can be preferential if they are qualified with excellent

  9. Full Code required for surgery?

    Libby1987 replied to KDPatty's topic in General Nursing

    What about palliative type surgeries? I had a patient whose pre op note prior to undergoing a debulking for pain relief literally stated that it would be merciful for the patient to die under...

  10. Hurricane Irma: Are per diem nurses USUALLY required to work during a hurricane/disaster?

    Libby1987 replied to justSara's topic in General Nursing

    What is the danger to health care workers' lives within the confines of a US hospital in a category 5

  11. Home Health burn out, advice welcome.

    Libby1987 replied to swein's topic in Home Health

    How far away do you live from your base office? Is your territory before or beyond the office, or do you between your territory and the

  12. Nursing, Hurricanes, and Floods.

    Libby1987 replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Bless all, whether working endless shifts, volunteering or just trying

  13. Nursing, Hurricanes, and Floods.

    Libby1987 replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Hope OP and her mom are safe. But to the comments about being paid for down time in the hospital during a rare but major devastating state of emergency, does anyone go in with the attitude of doing...

  14. First time receiving IV antibiotic

    Libby1987 replied to jennispen's topic in Home Health

    Not without an ironclad policy and very clear informed consent for a patient who chooses this option. But more than likely,

  15. IVDU pt kept asking for pain meds. Managment kept saying to just give it to her.

    Libby1987 replied to ella2990's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. I stopped reading on page 3 but if I were worried about my license, I'd be considering how much detail you've

  16. Does your Home Health agency have admissions nurses

    Libby1987 replied to Cola89's topic in Home Health

    In my opinion and experince as a RN case manager, the case manager (RN or PT) is the best positioned for performing the admission assessment and developing the POC. It's better for patient care and...

  17. Would You do This Commute?

    Libby1987 replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't consider it if the type and length of shifts will aggravate your chronic pain

  18. documenting with kinnser software?

    Libby1987 replied to Timetochange08's topic in Home Health

    I think a look into the medical necessity of these visits is

  19. Home Health Orientation

    Libby1987 replied to slb53's topic in Home Health

    I would like to develop a 2-3 part orientation. We provide 3 months with a preceptor and substantial online courses. It's a generous and comprehensive orientation program. However, the vast amount of...

  20. "I Narcanned Your Honor Student"

    Libby1987 replied to EAGirl's topic in General Nursing

    I read it as a statement, not humor. Not even gallows humor. Honor students aren't home free and their parents shouldn't live in a world of denial that they are either. Others can speak better to this...

  21. BSN straight to NP or gain work experience

    Libby1987 replied to clint.parsch's topic in General Nursing

    Would you want your child's practitioner to have listened to thousands of lung conditions confirmed by diagnosis or to only the very limited clinical experience of a direct NP? Also consider the job...

  22. If you could redo it....would you choose nursing?

    Libby1987 replied to ICURNPA92's topic in General Nursing

    Healthcare is tough right now and I don't think I would choose nursing in this climate, but then if I were 22 again and didn't compare it to the healthcare of the 80's, maybe I could handle it just...

  23. Scheduled to Work A Holiday Not Assigned

    Libby1987 replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    Oh I just re-read, yeah committing to another employer would be a strong case. Yet, that doesn't seem to be the main concern of the OP. If it were, a thread wouldn't be necessary.. OP would tell this...

  24. Do you ever feel like you 'settled' for being an APNP instead of an MD?

    Libby1987 replied to Alexxoxox's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It's been years since a regular FT employed NP has been able to spend 30 min with me. How does a NP assess and treat the whole patient in 15 min? I love my long time NP, but she doesn't have super...

  25. Scheduled to Work A Holiday Not Assigned

    Libby1987 replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know how much quietly working a Tuesday summer holiday would actually add to my karma but I think I'd take it. And I'd just cancel my fabulous Tuesday