purpledaisies

purpledaisies specializes in med-surg, MICU/SICU, Csurg ICU, HH.

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1. What's the worst weather you've gone out in?

   purpledaisies replied to nurseby07's topic in Home Health

   This is my first winter in home care, and so far I have worked in 5 snowstorms this winter. Luckily I have a small SUV. But the worst was New Year's Eve...1'20" to go 12 miles on main roads. But I'd still rather be doing home care than the hospital/I...

2. How do you get certified as a school nurse in Massachusetts?

   purpledaisies replied to rejula's topic in Massachusetts

   One of my co-workers just did this... You have to sit for the State teacher's exam. HTH

3. First week in HH, Man Im excited!

   purpledaisies replied to intothemoon's topic in Home Health

   Congrats!! You'll love it! I'm so glad I made the switch a few months ago. I don't know why I didn't do it sooner. Good luck!

4. This is what happens when you don't feed the nurses

   purpledaisies replied to ShayRN's topic in Humor

   There's nothing like a good poop joke!!! Here's mine: blow out - when the BM is so large and forceful that it blows out the top of the diaper and out both legs:bugeyes:

5. On call? Funny phone calls.

   purpledaisies replied to nurseby07's topic in Home Health

   Those were hilarious! The only funny one I have gotten so far is my pt that has a wound vac...her daughter called me and said that her mom's dressing was "hissing".:chuckle It had been put on by a nurse not very experienced in wound vacs and she didn...

6. Interveiw Questions

   purpledaisies replied to PinkCamoCH47's topic in Home Health

   In my agency, 24 hrs/wk case manages 18-22 pts. You do not have to have a BSN to case manage, but you do have to be an RN. A typical 8 hr day for me is seeing 6-7 pts, but that changes depending on admissions (SOC), resumptions (ROC), recerts and d/c...

7. Coding and insurance authorizations

   purpledaisies replied to GmaC13's topic in Home Health

   We have a Utilization Review dept that does all of the insurance stuff for us, and our QA nurses deal with the coding if we have questions. I have asked the QA nurse to help me with a code when doing an SOC. HTH:nurse:

8. What is your expected productivity and how is it measured

   purpledaisies replied to slb53's topic in Home Health

   For 24 hrs/wk we see 6-7pts in an 8 hr day (SOC=2, ROC=2, recerts=1), and we case manage 18-22 pts. HTH:nurse:

9. Ever give thorazine(chlorpromazine)IV?

   purpledaisies replied to suanna's topic in General Nursing

   i've given thorazine for hiccups too, but only im. it works great though!

10. Do you get paid

    purpledaisies replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in Home Health

    I'm hourly (24hrs) but also pick up per visit at the per visit rate occasionally on my days off.

11. Anyone here from critical care?

    purpledaisies replied to heygurlhey's topic in Home Health

    I left CSurg ICU for home care, but it was kind of inevitable. I had a pretty bad orthopedic injury last year that prevented me from staying in critical care. But I love home care! The families and patients are so appreciative and happy! And I don't ...

12. I need Information

    purpledaisies replied to lane_2008's topic in Home Health

    We have to use the company provided bag for our supplies, but I really like it. We also have a needlebox holder bag on the side that velcros on. We keep the "clean" supplies in the center pocket, and everything else in the 2 outer. There is a slip i...

13. Are 15 Minute Visits Possible?

    purpledaisies replied to athomemom56's topic in Home Health

    The only time I have a 15" visit is when it is just VS, LS, and maybe a weight on a stable pt. Otherwise, my visits are usually 20-30" long.

14. New to Home Health.... many ?'s

    purpledaisies replied to NewEnglandRN's topic in Home Health

    1. My company gave me a bag full of supplies, a bin of supplies, and a file box to keep in my car for forms, etc. If I need to restock my bag/bin, I call and order it (and charge the patient if necessary - like giving them some dressing supplies) and...

15. How difficult to transfer RN license from one state to another?

    purpledaisies replied to cardinalgal2001's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the process of applying for a New Hampshire license because the agency I work for requires it since part of the territory they cover is in NH and there maybe a chance we could get sent there. My original and current license is in Mass, but I h...