I have been working as a telephonic care manager for Humana for several years. It used to be an excellent job. Now they micromanage you to death. We are salary exempt but you would never know it. We actually have to let our boss know by way of aux co...
tangobango replied to emilysmom,RN's topic in Home Health
Hold on a minute. The only one who should feel bad is the Dr. I cannot fathom a Dr not communicating with the nurses. She is in the hospital where she belongs. Not for one minute should you think that you let your pt down. How on earth were you suppo...
I have had great results with Profore. If the client has mixed venous/arterial disease get the Profore Lite and carefully read the instructions as too much compression is dangerous. Under the Profore I have used Xtrasorb for heavy exudate. The stuff ...
I think that as long as you assure the appearance of favoritism never exists than have at it. Do tell admin ASAP that your great grandma resides there. I would have loved to have had the opportunity to take my breaks sitting with my long gone relativ...
tangobango replied to xjessx's topic in Home Health
I work in the Tampa Bay area. My pay is good. I start seeing pt's around 0730-0800. I work until about 12 or 1 in the afternoon. I do have paperwork to do at home and it can be extensive depending on my day and the clients needs. I am full time but p...
tangobango replied to mel1213's topic in Home Health
I don't know about that particular company; however, as long as there are other opportunities in your area in case this doesn't pan out why not give it a try. What is good for one might not be suited for another. There is only one way to find out. On...
tangobango replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing
I had a patient that I was treating for a great toe infection. The podiatrist also ordered skin prep to his heels BID. He was diabetic but well controlled. His heels had thick dry rugged callouses on them. Well, after a few weeks the callouses dried ...
tangobango replied to kleocattra's topic in Home Health
I have worked for Interim in Florida for 18 months. I absolutely love my job. I was a critical care nurse for many years and home care with Interim has been the best job I have ever had. Interim is a company of franchises so it is important to not j...
I'd like to take a poll on everyone's opinion on the best software for case developement, timelines, chronology, ect. I'd like to see your pros and cons on the matter. Thanks.
Hi. I am a critical care nurse that is going to transition to home health care in Florida. Any information that would be helpful would be appreciated. Like other helpful web sites, tips, tricks, & things to avoid. Stuff to have on hand. I'll be p...