Libby1987

Libby1987

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  1. How can I improve my reputation?

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

    You've painted a broad stroke about how your coworkers feel about you even before your leave making me think there is a looming issue that would greatly benefit from some type of counseling. I'm not...

  2. Feeling Guilty

    Libby1987 replied to Kaybee0525's topic in General Nursing

    None of that would be relevant to me once I knew my intentions, I would figure out a different way. Maybe I've misunderstood the OP but I would be upfront about it. It's a specialized postition to...

  3. Is this normal? Am I over reacting or just new with nerves? New HHA on Hospice case

    Libby1987 replied to PhillyRNtoBe's topic in Home Health

    Patients and families struggle with the reality that Medicare doesn't pay for long term personal

  4. Odd situation

    Libby1987 replied to anonymous88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This has got to be a homework question, no licensed nurse would need to ask if this were a weird situation as

  5. What is your nursing "joy?"

    Libby1987 replied to jamisaurus's topic in Nurses Rock

    Clean jammies and fresh sheets

  6. How do I know when/if I should quit nursing?

    Libby1987 replied to jeep_girl's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I would try another area, infusion nurse suggested above would be a place I would start if I had recent med surg experience. You might need to get PICC

  7. 37.50/hr ( but position is salary).....

    Libby1987 replied to babynurse73's topic in Home Health

    $65/$130/and in between depending on type of visit. Non Bay Area

  8. I got a tour of the unit. Means I'm hired?

    Libby1987 replied to EternalFeather's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    We do some working interviews with potential hires shadowing. We want to see how they relate to patients in their homes, questions they ask of clinical staff when not under the pressure of a formal...

  9. Every other weekend & holidays??

    Libby1987 replied to LuciaRN2b's topic in General Nursing

    I work Mon-Fri, get most holidays off and am well compensated, but you aren't yet qualified for my position. I got my experience working a few years of weekends and holidays, and fortunately only...

  10. Feeling Guilty

    Libby1987 replied to Kaybee0525's topic in General Nursing

    I think it would be unethical, at minimum deceitful, for you to take advantage of this special opportunity after already accepting a job elsewhere which will start only 2 mos after the conference....

  11. Feeling super stressed about newer vna job...

    Libby1987 replied to Oliver1234's topic in Home Health

    We favor strong but reasonably flexible employees. Those that are too rigid don't work out, we can't control everything and we need our staff to be willing to do what needs to be done at times, but we...

  12. Is this normal? Am I over reacting or just new with nerves? New HHA on Hospice case

    Libby1987 replied to PhillyRNtoBe's topic in Home Health

    This is a rough breakdown of my understanding.. Non certified/licensed staff can perform housekeeping/meal prep type duties. No hands on patient care. Usually a shift. CNA license for home care...

  13. How can I improve my reputation?

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

    So you didn't have an *acceptable* illness like cancer? I have a different take on it, per usual. I would just come out and sincerely say, "Yes, I was really sick and left them in a lurch, it was a...

  14. About paying off student loans

    Libby1987 replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    What really bothers me the most is that such huge loans can even be granted to young adults, I wouldn't even call my own 18 yr olds adults, they're just getting there in their early 20's. Just. Some...

  15. About paying off student loans

    Libby1987 replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    Sure didn't, good point. Is it then hype that there are climbing numbers of borrowers either defaulting or resentful and feeling screwed even though gainfully employed? Or are most holding a degree...

  16. Got written up AGAIN

    Libby1987 replied to Justliving00's topic in General Nursing

    The only difference between not and too many is 5 UA's? i just cannot imagine, I'm ignorant to this side of

  17. med/surg vs home care with small children?

    Libby1987 replied to Tiffie1210's topic in Home Health

    I agree, it really depends on the company. If they're a known straight shooter then I would consider it. It's always worked well for me but it is tough the first year, the learning curve will rock you...

  18. Got written up AGAIN

    Libby1987 replied to Justliving00's topic in General Nursing

    I'm just so mad for you to have 60 patients. I don't care if they all sleep like babies all night, that is just too

  19. About paying off student loans

    Libby1987 replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    You have a strong mature attitude. I'm curious, my SO did finance a 65K luxury vehicle once (long since totaled by his ex wife, so talk about young and stupid!) and I think he paid it off in 6 yrs...

  20. Can we just agree, being honest is not akin to being "rude"?

    Libby1987 replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in General Nursing

    This thread and others are illustrations of how nursing has grown into a multi divided group, the industry doesn't need to do it, we already do it ourselves coming from different perspectives that...

  21. Feeling super stressed about newer vna job...

    Libby1987 replied to Oliver1234's topic in Home Health

    If you were and would have difficultly getting another job and this is a learning friendly environment maybe getting a year's experience would be worth the effort? i don't know what you mean by not...

  22. What did you do when you got burnt out?

    Libby1987 replied to dreamer30's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Timing and circumstances allowed me to go SAHM and when I initially returned to HH it was in the middle of reform and those were ugly times. I ended up looking for something else and was hired by an...

  23. Is this normal? Am I over reacting or just new with nerves? New HHA on Hospice case

    Libby1987 replied to PhillyRNtoBe's topic in Home Health

    Are you talking about PDN? At least in California, HHA's have to have the proper certs and inservices to provide intermittent

  24. Feeling super stressed about newer vna job...

    Libby1987 replied to Oliver1234's topic in Home Health

    They over assigned you for sure and they just sound crappy in general but long days were common for me when I returned to home health after a stretch as a SAHM. The first 6 mos were pretty

  25. RN never feels guilty when calling out

    Libby1987 replied to Sasha100's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This would eliminate the perpetually