AprilLewis replied to mlang's topic in Home Health
I loved going to client's houses and seeing them and doing some case management for them. However, the paperwork took so much of my time and I was not reimbursed for it. I really couldn't afford to work as a home health nurse as I had a daughter to...
AprilLewis replied to mlang's topic in Home Health
Ha! I switched from surgical ICU to home health. I only lasted 2 months and then I went back to the ICU. I suppose it depends on your goals and your reasons for switching. More information please:)
AprilLewis replied to firefly443's topic in Stress 101
Horseshoe, I agree that having a support group can increase the potential for nurses to vent about specific patients; however, it can also provide an opportunity for nurses to 'unload' in a more productive manner. They can share their experience ...
AprilLewis replied to firefly443's topic in Stress 101
I like your idea of starting a nurse support group. I am in the process of starting one as well. I'm intentionally making it completely independent from the hospital. I think having it in the workplace may make nurses wary of the ramifications of ...