ladyboyd

ladyboyd has 29 years experience and specializes in Critical Care, Case Mgt, Home health.

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1. HomeCare HomeBase users, I would like to start a discussion with you all

   ladyboyd replied to I<3H2O's topic in Home Health

   We use this program at my job. Switched a little over a year ago from McKesson. What questions do you have?

2. Is home health profitable?

   ladyboyd replied to brotherbear's topic in Home Health

   Wow, I can't complain about my HH job anymore after reading these posts! I live in N Cali (bay area); make fifty bucks an hr with IRS mileage, full benefits, a couple nights call per week (my choice). I could make more if I choose to go back to the h...

3. Nurses and Network Marketing

   ladyboyd replied to Kijana's topic in Entrepreneurs

   Hi, I have a pt biz with a network marketing company. Products are health and wellness. Fits nicely with my nursing background. I make about 2k/month

4. What Is Necessary For A CA RN To Set Up And Run Her Own Flu Shot Clinic?

   ladyboyd replied to smilingrn1's topic in Entrepreneurs

   What a great idea! I just googled flu shot clinic jobs today and filled out an app for one company; then I started thinking about all of the places I could market a flu shot clinic....there were quite a few. I cannot answer your question but I am goi...

5. Insurance Nursing assessment jobs

   ladyboyd replied to 65countryrn's topic in Entrepreneurs

   Google nurses care link

6. Absolutely FURIOUS!!!!

   ladyboyd replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I have read thru the entire post and can certainly sympathize with you. What no one mentioned is that the world of nursing is really very small, and even smaller once you get to an advanced degree such as NP. Your reputation is on the line and ha...

7. What are typical HHN hours?

   ladyboyd replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Home Health

   Me too! Although our hours are 8-5, I am up having coffee, doing paperwork, calling MD's, other disciplines, etc and then call my patients to set up my visits and start them around 11am. Once a week for team conf, I am in the office at 830 am. Otherw...

8. Pay per Visit

   ladyboyd replied to ittybittybabynurse's topic in Home Health

   I am in the Bay area and get 63 per visit. Extra 35 for an admit. If I were you I would talke to another diff agency in LA to compare because that 45 per visit sounds kind of low.

9. Life Insurance/Long Term Care Insurance Assessments

   ladyboyd replied to armywifenurse's topic in Case Management

   I work for a company called Nation's Care Link. Google them.

10. cheat sheet for SOC

    ladyboyd replied to Second's topic in Home Health

    I use a cheat sheet also! 2 columns with those most forgotten questions...ie dentures, religion, pharmcy numbers, emergency contact, ht and wt, immunizations/screenings,last bowel movement; self care deficits, the diet the pt states that they are on...

11. Rolling Backpacks/Luggage bags?

    ladyboyd replied to NurseRoRo's topic in Home Health

    OMG! Maybe it's because I'm old and been in this biz for a long time, but I cannot carry a large bag. I have a nice Hopkins bag with compartments galore theat I keep in my trunk. A small dickies bag (slightly larger than a fanny pack) is what I take ...

12. Case Management Question

    ladyboyd replied to bshaw96's topic in Home Health

    Seems to me, that as a case manager, you should have more control over your schedule; giving away patients of your choice. why are yours being given away, and then you are expected to see someone else's patients? make no sense to me. I would talk to ...

13. What do you eat while on the road?

    ladyboyd replied to NurseRoRo's topic in Home Health

    I do Nutrisystem and on my good days, I have a high protein breakfast before I leave for work. I pack almonds (unsalted), baby carrots, a protein bar, 100 cal bag of something (salty and sweet) in case I get the munchies while driving, a piece of fru...

14. Why is it so bad to be an LPN ????

    ladyboyd replied to hair_tie's topic in LPN/LVN

    Hi, I'm an RN, my mom is an LVN, and my sister started as an LVN, became a RN and is now finisihing up her BSN. My youngest daughter is graduating high school this year and wants to be a nurse. I am encouraging her to start out as a CNA, then go for ...

15. Is this Good Pay Rate For San Francisco Bay Area

    ladyboyd replied to jen75RN's topic in California

    that's not too bad; it's actually more than I make doing home health. What company is this? As far as the commute, it depends on the area. Will you be a case manager? I see 5-6 pt's a day.