Loodlow

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1. Looking for scheduling software

   Loodlow posted a topic in Private Duty

   Hi! Does anyone work for a company with user friendly scheduling software? I desperately need something easier for our 100+nurses. Thanks in advance!

2. Seeking Peds advice..

   Loodlow replied to Onepatientatatime's topic in Pediatric

   With each age the technique varies for me, 3 year and up tend to listen better and right when i am ready to give the injection, I tell them they can cry or scream if they need to, but must hold still so I dont have to repeat it. Of course me and anot...

3. Facing a layoff...advice please

   Loodlow replied to Loodlow's topic in Management

   Thanks for the advice. I did tell the staff. They are wonderful. We have two good possiblities of getting picked up by a new company, so there is hope!

4. Facing a layoff...advice please

   Loodlow posted a topic in Management

   I work for a midsize home health agency and manage the private duty nursing department. We have 40 complex pediatric patients and about 80 nurses. The owner called me in yesterday and said our department was losing money and he was closing it. I have...

5. Do you have nurses on call for extended care?

   Loodlow posted a topic in Private Duty

   I manage staffing for 40 extended care patients. Most are pediatrics, and some are waiver patient adults. We cover 95% plus of all shifts, but occasionally have one that is hard to cover. We are thinking about having a designated "on call" nurse to c...

6. What do you love/hate about home health nursing?

   Loodlow replied to JJsMama79's topic in Home Health

   I love home health! I have been doing it for about 15 years. First pediatric visits, then adult visits, then managing pediatric private duty. The biggest con to me is the insane government regulations, cuts, and inconsistencies. As a field RN, most o...

7. How does your agency handle narcotic counts?

   Loodlow posted a topic in Private Duty

   We have had missing valium and ambien. We werent doing counts every shift. That would involve the mom, a sitter, and various nurses. It seems pointless, but this puts us all at risk of accusations. If you do perform counts every shift, do you measure...

8. Fraudulent visits - yes I brought it up!

   Loodlow replied to salvadordolly's topic in Home Health

   I supervise 70plus nurses doing private duty for children. I have seen my share of fraud. I report it to the state board of nursing, reverse the charges for the hours billed, and terminate the nurse. Period. That is my responsibility as a RN and as a...

9. Comparing A Nurses' Salary

   Loodlow replied to Joe V's topic in Rock

   I am finally making a 6 figure salary, but have 30 years experience and work in management. I would prefer working with patients but it would be hard to give up the income.

10. Nursing School Bloopers

    Loodlow replied to Jabber964's topic in Humor

    I was so naive!!! During my OB rotation, when doing fundal massage in the OB recovery room, I exclaimed "This is amazing! The more you rub it the harder it gets!" EVERYONE in the recovery room---patient, doctor, grandparents, instructor, looked like ...