LadyJovial replied to Zhitian Li's topic in Home Health
This is a good rate for routine visits, but not for SOC. An SOC visit will take you an hour in the home and at least that after to finish up the charting, verifying medications, contacting physician...
On the topic of Nurse Bullying, It is a very real thing. If you find yourself in a bullying situation, You have two choices, staying in the position or seeking a more positive work environment....
Isnt their tactic called bait and switch? They are unethical. Go somewhere else. The need for your skill set is great and there are employers out there that will appreciate, value and pay you what...
flight nursing, ground transport nursing, home health, and i imagine legal nurse consulting(though Ive never done that one), remote case management or telephone triage. Other than that, you would...
its true unfortunately, that you have to have thick skin. The nursing profession is unique I thinik in its culture to criticize and villify its own members. Someone rubs you the wrong way and a...
Jadelpn I really appreciate your comments about critical thinking and professionalism, but I disagree that there is no place for an emotional response in the nursing profession. We have a job that...
In a nutshell, YES. Nursing is a rewarding job, but it is very complex and demands that your attention be divided for hours at a time. You must be able to deal with sorting out the loud and...
LadyJovial replied to irishlynn5's topic in Nursing Career
This issue is much more common than you might think. A geographic location might not completely eliminate the problem. While you are hanging in there to get more experience in order to open up more...
LadyJovial replied to NICU Guy's topic in NICU, Neonatal
I was in your place almost 30 years ago now. The journey you are about to embark on is one of awe and wonder. I am envious of you. The tiny little persons and their brave parents. It is a unique...
I think one of the most difficult parts of a nurse's job is having to compartmentalize what is going on with one patient to deal with another's issues. Unlike many other jobs. Nursing is heavily...
I'm really sorry you are going through this. You mentioned that you are 22, with a toddler and just finishing a nursing program. Panic attacks prey on people who are made more vulnerable by fatigue...