YooHoo! I am joining the HH ranks!

COOPERSMOMMY · Mar 26, 2009, 08:39 PM

Re: YooHoo! I am joining the HH ranks!

I am a fairly new nurse (2006) that started HH a year and a half ago, I think it takes at least a year to know if this is what you want. The beginning orientation is easy, at least for me, when you get your full pt load is when you really get it. I love what I do but it is stressful, a different stress than in the hospital. HH becomes your life. I really can't imagine being back in the hospital but it is hard. I do love how much I am appreciated though.
mikki

joyflnoyz · Mar 27, 2009, 12:41 AM

Re: YooHoo! I am joining the HH ranks!

Hey Limik...how's the 2nd week? Got any tips for this HH newbie??
I start Monday , 0900. BIG change form PM shift (normally get to bed 2-3 AM)

Limik · Mar 28, 2009, 11:17 AM

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Hey joyflnoyz, the 2nd week went fine. There were a couple of moments that I started rethinking HH though. It can seem overwhelming at times, just the volume of info you have to take in daily. Just give yourself permission to take your time learning the job. On Friday I got to do 3 independent visits. It was great! I got to spend time with my patients and get to know their hx. I really love that aspect of HH. I think things are going to be great. Go into your new position with an open mind and give it some time before you make any major decisions to stay or go. That is what I have been doing and so far it's working. Good luck on Monday and let me know how it goes.

**jnette** · Mar 28, 2009, 06:20 PM

Re: YooHoo! I am joining the HH ranks!

Welcome to Home Health !

Yes, methinks you are going to love it !!!

And yes.. your patients WILL and DO appreciate you ! Hoem health is VERY liberating, and you realy get to feel like you're a NURSE again !

Keep us posted, and I wish you all the best !

joyflnoyz · Mar 29, 2009, 01:29 AM

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thanks jnette..I think after 7 years of PM shifts with dementia patients ( including 35 residents, time changes 2x/year, sun downing, thunderstorms and full moons!) I am ready for a change. gotta figure out what do do about a cell phone, though..just found out as of 4/1 the corporation is no longer reimbursing personal cells used for business purposes. I may have to purchase another phone and use it only for work.
hmmm tax deductible? or if it's even worth it..
If anything, my last night on the floor reinforced the decision to leave

Limik · Mar 31, 2009, 05:44 PM

Re: YooHoo! I am joining the HH ranks!

So joyflnoyz, How was the first day? I'm still doing good. Get to do some independent visits tomorrow. Let me know how u are doing

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joyflnoyz · Apr 01, 2009, 09:56 PM

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WHEW I am TIRED! Monday morning, began at 0900..met people in the office, then followed around a "seasoned HH nurse". late after noon spent back in the office getting familiar with paperwork. Tuesday, continued with HHN #1. start time 0630 for FBS, then followed her around again, did a bit of the paperwork.

Today, HHN #2; start time 0815. 2 facilities, 3 labs draws (they're gonna have to teach me how to do that-has never been a part of any job I've had, so haven't needed to kow how to do it) 2 trips to the lab. Finished up about 1800.
tomorrow is start time 0800, Friday @0630 at yet another facility, and then
YIKES! on my own!
Is still better orientation than the job I just left..1 day there!

muffin7 · Apr 15, 2009, 03:01 PM

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How is it going limik and joyflnoyz.....
I had an interview with HH last Monday. Sounds really interesting. I was in the OR for 2.5yrs. How do you get paid when you are training (visits with "seasoned nurse, paperwork, etc)?

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