skater95374

skater95374 specializes in home health.

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1. Correctional Nursing - preparation for ER?

   skater95374 replied to skater95374's topic in Correctional

   Thank you both for the replies!!! I just started this week and LOVE it!!! Although I won't be working as a triage nurse (I wish), I am getting exposure to urgent issues and learning while I am in the clinic. Hopefully I may get the opportunity eve...

2. Correctional Nursing - preparation for ER?

   skater95374 posted a topic in Correctional

   Hi, I'm currently thinking of taking a position at a correctional facility where I will work through a temp agency. Can anyone tell me what to expect? Also, do you think a position such as this can prepare a nurse to work in the ER? Thanks!

3. Is home health profitable?

   skater95374 replied to brotherbear's topic in Home Health

   It was for me, I made $52K/yr, plus 0.55 for mileage, but I was also a case manager and worked 60+ hours each week. To me, it really isn't worth it. I could just get one full time job and when I want extra money, just pick up an extra shift somewhe...

4. Burnt out on HH after 6 months

   skater95374 replied to R*Star*RN's topic in Home Health

   Ariane, Congrats on becoming an LVN!!! If home health is what you feel you would enjoy, go for it! In my opinion, you don't need hospital experience to be a home health nurse. As long as you understand the basic principles of nursing and can take ...

5. Burnt out on HH after 6 months

   skater95374 replied to R*Star*RN's topic in Home Health

   I started out as a nurse in home health. I worked as an RN Case Manager. The work load was hideous! It was nothing for myself and other case managers to work 60+ hours each week. However, I liked the work better than the hospital environment but ...

6. Need educational advice...PLEASE help

   skater95374 replied to fishgirl79's topic in General Nursing

   I've been going to school since Fall of 2006 and tried to do it "part time". It really is a full time job as a student regardless of my careful planning to get all my prereqs out of the way prior to entering the program and now I am in the nursing pr...