imelissa1

imelissa1 has 11 years experience and specializes in Wound Care.

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1. New rn grad starting a ltc with only 3 days orientation?!!

   imelissa1 replied to Hokis1130's topic in Massachusetts

   I worked at a sub-acute with 15 years of nursing experience, but, no sub-acute experience and they gave me 4 weeks. I still needed more. The point is that one week may be good for someone with direct experience, but, for anyone else you need at least...

2. Unbelievable !!

   imelissa1 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

   In nursing school, I tried to take an apical pulse with my first and second fingers pressed against the chest.

3. How much do diploma Rn's make vs. ASN Rn's

   imelissa1 replied to nurseredcalifornia's topic in ADN/BSN

   I have a diploma and have never made less than a nurse with a bachelor's degree. They only care that you are a registered nurse. I thought I gained a tremendous amount more hands-on training in the diploma program. We were in the hospital from day on...

4. Favorite bumper stickers

   imelissa1 replied to beachmom's topic in Humor

   "Be nice....I dispense the HAPPY PILLS"

5. Most horrific interview ever !

   imelissa1 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

   I just sufferred through 5 one-on-one interviews and two telephone interviews before getting hired for my dream job. At first, I thought they were nuts for putting me through that, then, I realized they were looking for someone to join their family a...

6. The "nurse in the family" business

   imelissa1 replied to htrn's topic in Entrepreneurs

   I'm in the same situation as you, mAGGI. I'm looking to start my own business and don't feel as if I should be giving advice in this area. If I were you, I'd include these skills on my resume and post it on Monster. I was saught out by several compan...

7. Home Care in Southeastern, MA. ?'s :)

   imelissa1 replied to RxOnly's topic in Massachusetts

   Maura, did you get a job with Maxum (Centrus)? I heard a new nurse started at a case I am working in Harwich with a Psych history, but, won't be returning. I was just wondering if that was you.

8. New rn grad starting a ltc with only 3 days orientation?!!

   imelissa1 replied to Hokis1130's topic in Massachusetts

   The facility I worked at, it was not uncommon to have one nurse to 40 patients on the LTC floor. They called it "the med pass from hell". Good luck. Let me know what you end up doing.

9. Home Care in Southeastern, MA. ?'s :)

   imelissa1 replied to RxOnly's topic in Massachusetts

   Well, I've been with them for a month now and can tell you a few things. First, they don't do skilled visits anymore. They are strictly a private duty agency. I like that, though. Rather than driving everywhere, I go to one home and stay there for th...

10. Rate of pay for home health nurse in mass?

    imelissa1 replied to Thor77's topic in Massachusetts

    May I ask what agencies are paying these rates, Alvindudley?

11. New rn grad starting a ltc with only 3 days orientation?!!

    imelissa1 replied to Hokis1130's topic in Massachusetts

    I'm hoping that they are referring to the orientation where they make you watch movies and fill out compliancy tests for three days. If they are not, run. A new grad needs at least 4 weeks one-on-one orientation and then maybe an additional month on ...

12. The "nurse in the family" business

    imelissa1 replied to htrn's topic in Entrepreneurs

    It's sounds like Case Management to me. I subcontract from a company in Maine (I live in Massachusetts) to Case Manage patients that insurance companies consider a "risk". I get paid to meet the patient, interview to determine needs, streamline docto...

13. Business Planning and Support

    imelissa1 replied to sirI's topic in Entrepreneurs

    Wow! What a tremendous source of information you are. I can't thank you enough and I can honestly say your dreams are coming true....you have certainly helped me start my own business. I live on Cape Cod, Mass. There is one Wound Center that physicia...

14. Business Planning and Support

    imelissa1 replied to sirI's topic in Entrepreneurs

    I am shoulder deap in starting my own Wound Consulting business. I have a business plan, web site and education materials. I'm having trouble figuring out how to get paid. I've read on these postings that only a NP can bill Medicare, but, from what I...

15. I need help on a career change question do I go for NP or something else

    imelissa1 replied to KevD11's topic in Massachusetts

    Forget the NP unless your goal is work for a medical practice. The NP at my doctor's office told me she gets paid $30,000/year. No lie. Granted, we don't do this job for the money, but, $30,000 is ridiculous particularly when you factor in the increa...