Nurse on the Go

Nurse on the Go specializes in Home Health.

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1. Which On-Line WOCN Programs + Clinicals

   Nurse on the Go replied to Noyse's topic in Wound

   I was recently accepted into the Cleveland Clinic program. While I can’t speak to the program itself (I don’t start until January), they have been very responsive and helpful through the application and “preboarding” process and I’ve heard really gre...

2. General home health questions

   Nurse on the Go replied to tinybbynurse's topic in Home Health

   Hi tinybbynurse! In answer to your questions: 1. Nursing would do a discipline discharge (not an OASIS discharge, just a discharge from nursing services) and PT would do the OASIS recert within the patient's 5-day window. 2. Yes, most of the time i...

3. Car Stock Storage

   Nurse on the Go replied to fsudmbRN's topic in Home Health

   I loved these divided modular bins from Joann's!! They come in different shapes/sizes and the dividers come out so you can customize them to fit whatever you want. I had several of them and stored my supplies by category for easy access. https://tin...

4. individual emergency plan-home health

   Nurse on the Go replied to mdernbach's topic in Home Health

   We have a separate page that accompanies our admission orientation materials. It has blanks for emergency contact information, equipment needed, level of assistance/caregiving support needed, etc. We complete the form with the patient at SOC and tran...

5. What nursing skills will I never learn if I start my RN career in home health?

   Nurse on the Go replied to Lemon Bars's topic in Home Health

   ^^^ This! I'll also add that the orientation program for even the best home health agencies won't focus on teaching you how to function as a nurse. Home health orientation teaches you the basics of how to organize your day, the mountain of regulator...

6. What nursing skills will I never learn if I start my RN career in home health?

   Nurse on the Go replied to Lemon Bars's topic in Home Health

   Home health is really not an appropriate setting for a new grad and you'll find that reputable agencies won't consider nurses without at least 1-2 years of experience. There is good reason for this: the assessment skills, critical thinking, ability ...

7. Good program for certification

   Nurse on the Go replied to ms78RN's topic in Wound

   I just wanted to say hi to you, Trina4362! I will be starting the Webwoc program in August as well. I can't wait to get started. Good luck!!

8. COS-C certification

   Nurse on the Go replied to kna279's topic in Home Health

   Check out OASIS Answers. Everyone I know who is COS-C certified has used them- they're good. Event landing | OASIS ANSWERS

9. Not cut out for home health?

   Nurse on the Go replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Home Health

   First, I am so sorry you are going through this! Second, I don't agree at all that you're not cut out for home health! The charting is often what trips up new hires because it is difficult/intense and usually involves a steep learning curve. 6 months...

10. RN Case Manager? What does this mean in Home Health?

    Nurse on the Go replied to CardiacRNLA's topic in Home Health

    Hi! Home Health Case Managers do indeed provide direct patient care. They oversee all aspects of the patient's home health services. That includes things like creating and updating the patient's plan of care, determining an appropriate visit frequenc...

11. New to Home Health and Confused

    Nurse on the Go replied to deefizzle's topic in Home Health

    I'm so sorry you're not receiving a more thorough orientation! Yes, you would definitely want to call the MD right away for that blood pressure. I found that when I would use the words "I'm in the home with the patient and I need to speak with someon...

12. Buy your own laptop?

    Nurse on the Go replied to Hoozdo's topic in Home Health

    I have never worked for an agency that required me to purchase my own laptop. I have worked for one that had us use our personal cell phone with a monthly reimbursement, but even that is rare in my area. I agree with previous posters, it seems like ...

13. Noncompliant and hostile patient- where is the line drawn?!

    Nurse on the Go replied to WyoRN192224's topic in Home Health

    I really hope your agency will support you- that's a difficult situation. We don't serve patients who are active drug users due to the staff safety aspect. We will sometimes draw up a contract with "challenging" patients outlining terms they must fol...

14. changing positions - need words of wisdom

    Nurse on the Go replied to McNester's topic in Home Health

    Home Health is most definitely not a waste of talent! On the contrary, it takes quite a bit of special talent to excel as a home health nurse! I'm pretty biased, but I consider home health to be one of the best areas of healthcare. í ½í¸Š As far as ...

15. Chart Auditing and education

    Nurse on the Go replied to Rnasn2017's topic in General Nursing

    In regards to the chart reviews, I think it would depend on the type and extent of reviews being done. An LPN could review documentation to ensure quality elements were addressed, all the required boxes were checked, etc., but should not provide dire...