rdl2881

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1. New job-SOC nurse-NEED INFO

   rdl2881 replied to rdl2881's topic in Home Health

   Okay, just to clarify-I didn't compare an admission in a hospital to an admission in HH. I am well aware that they are completely different. However, as I said above, I do not work in an acute care hospital. I work in a rehabilitation hospital. O...

2. New job-SOC nurse-NEED INFO

   rdl2881 replied to rdl2881's topic in Home Health

   Thanks! I work for a rehabilitation hospital so our charting focuses on current levels of functioning such as how they can dress themselves, how much assistance is needed, transfer level, etc. Along with all of the other nursing stuff. Hopefully i...

3. New job-SOC nurse-NEED INFO

   rdl2881 replied to rdl2881's topic in Home Health

   Thank you! I appreciate the input. She did mention the system they use but I can't remember the name of it. Also, just to add, and I know it isn't the same thing, but I was an admissions nurse for years and I currently work PM shift which is where ...

4. New job-SOC nurse-NEED INFO

   rdl2881 replied to rdl2881's topic in Home Health

   Would you suggest asking to shadow a SOC nurse after the interview? Granted everything else is still what I was looking for.

5. New job-SOC nurse-NEED INFO

   rdl2881 replied to rdl2881's topic in Home Health

   Yeah, I have no problem *working* 8-5 but being out from 8-5 and THEN documenting seems like it would be way too many hours of work for me. Actually, one of the reasons I was looking into HH was for flexibility although with other things but definit...

6. New job-SOC nurse-NEED INFO

   rdl2881 replied to rdl2881's topic in Home Health

   Thank you for the input. I appreciate it as I really have no idea what to expect. I have a close friend that works in HH and she told me her admission generally take an hour so I was trying to guess how long I would actually be out in the field. I...

7. New job-SOC nurse-NEED INFO

   rdl2881 posted a topic in Home Health

   HI everyone! I have a job interview next week for a SOC nurse in home health. I am totally new to home health and need all the info I can get before this interview! The company is very large-reputable. They are the preferred HH agency for two of th...

8. LPN in Illinois...give it to us straight...is it worth it?

   rdl2881 replied to CarreBarreLPN's topic in Illinois

   PCCTI has a location in Chicago as well as Oak Brook. Not sure when the classes are starting though. I think you will be able to find work as an LPN. It really is just a matter of how quick you need to work. I would have gone into the LPN program ...

9. LPN in Illinois...give it to us straight...is it worth it?

   rdl2881 replied to CarreBarreLPN's topic in Illinois

   In that case, it may be worth it if you want to work right away. I liked PCCTI and the program but I just don't want to take a private loan for 15,000. Good luck!

10. LPN in Illinois...give it to us straight...is it worth it?

    rdl2881 replied to CarreBarreLPN's topic in Illinois

    Well, the LPN is 15,000 and then the bridge is going to be at least that, so it is almost the same(at least that's how my thinking is). I am thinking of going to Lewis for my BSN in the fall.

11. LPN in Illinois...give it to us straight...is it worth it?

    rdl2881 replied to CarreBarreLPN's topic in Illinois

    Have you thought about getting your BSN? Most schools offering a BSN do not have a waiting list. I think there are a few schools that even offer a bridge program for students who already have their bachelor's in something else.

12. PCCTI LPN School?

    rdl2881 replied to allycat4's topic in Illinois

    I was told that there was a class starting in August that was Friday, Saturday and Sunday(I can't remember the hours but believe Fri was in the evening and Sat and Sun were pretty much all day). The evening program starts at the end of Sept and the h...

13. PCCTI LPN School?

    rdl2881 replied to allycat4's topic in Illinois

    I called about this program and was told the evening class would be starting in Sept and the day would be starting in Oct. What are the hours for the weekend program? Also, I know there is a $1,000 deposit, but how do the payments work after that?

14. PCCTI LPN School?

    rdl2881 replied to allycat4's topic in Illinois

    I was looking into this option as well. I want to work sooner than later and instead of waiting to get in somewhere else, i was thinking about becoming an LPN first, and then doing a bridge program(to get my bachelor's). I am just finishing up A&am...