sjmartin4

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1. Very nervous.....any helps?

   sjmartin4 replied to jordydan7295's topic in Home Health

   I do the same thing as above...look around the room and find something to ask them about. I used to be very shy...that phase is long gone after 18 yrs in home care! Food is a great topic....I have gotten some of my best recipes from patients! Take yo...

2. Any advice for entering unclean and/or bug infested houses?

   sjmartin4 replied to homelpn's topic in Home Health

   When we, at our agency, have to endure an infested home we take a stethoscope and bp cuff only. Try to remember the vs and record them later. I have already taken a plastic grocery bag with ONLY what I needed for certain visits, particularly if they ...

3. Need VN organization tips

   sjmartin4 posted a topic in Home Health

   I am determined to start this new year off on a better foot! I have been employed by the same agency for 18 yrs, first ft, then pt and now prn. I work 2-3 days/wk, sometimes I work for the main branch though most times for 'my' branch. Occasionally,...