nurse955

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1. What do L&D nurses do during delivery?

   nurse955 replied to futurenurse3109`'s topic in Ob/Gyn

   Everything! Over the years, my responsibilities as a LD nurse during a delivery has not changed but it does vary slightly depending on the hospital. For example, I've worked in LD units where a nursery nurse comes to every delivery and other units wh...

2. Starting a Home Health Agency

   nurse955 replied to lilian.bello's topic in Home Health

   lindaw, I feel your pain. My husband and I started a home health agency about a year ago and I still feel overwhelmed. Although I have 17years of nursing experience as both a staff nurse and management, home health is completely different. Getting th...

3. Calling all DON/Administrators of Home Health Agency

   nurse955 replied to nurse955's topic in Management

   ksreuter, I'm in texas and still waiting any day now for a surveyor from the state. Is there anything I usually be doing in preparation for the visit. I've read, re-read the CMS condition of participations and Texas regulations. But I still feel ext...

4. intrauterine pressure catheter(IUPC)

   nurse955 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Do nurses in your unit insert IUPC? is it within scope of practice for a nurse to insert IUPC or FSE. If anyone has supporting documentation or link from licensing board, please post. Thanks.

5. Controversial new policies at Baylor!!!!

   nurse955 replied to tele jelly's topic in General Nursing

   I've worked for two hospital systems(HCA, MEMORIAL HERMANN) that require these screening within 30days of employment and especially if you are planning on signing up for their insurance plans.

6. Need Help with discharge

   nurse955 posted a topic in Home Health

   This is my situation. I have a patient who no longer meets homebound criteria. Two weeks ago(Friday), I informed the patient by phone that he will be discharged. During the phone conversation, I explained the reason and he expressed understanding. I ...

7. Mandated Flu vaccine?

   nurse955 replied to mol42's topic in COVID

   I work for a big hospital system and all direct care staff are required to take the flu vaccine. If you refuse, one must wear the blue face mask while on duty(entire 8 or 12hr shift). It is immediate termination for anyone caught without the face mas...

8. 60 day summary & home health aide services!

   nurse955 replied to nurse955's topic in Home Health

   Thank you so much for the responses

9. Best vehicle to use for visits????

   nurse955 replied to JenRN22's topic in Home Health

   Recently bought a 2001 Toyota Avalon that is used for making visits. The car is very roomy and the trunk is large. The vehicle had (1) previous owner, runs great and had 8200 miles when it was purchased.

10. interviewing for a ft/rn hh position

    nurse955 replied to rward12's topic in Home Health

    I'm also new to home health and I have found books written by Tina Marrelli to be very helpful. I would recommend getting the fourth edition of of her book titled: Handbook of home health standards & documentation guidelines for reimbursement.

11. Switching jobs

    nurse955 replied to evolvingrn's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations. I would recommend submitting a memo stating you would like to stay on a PRN or per diem status.

12. How many missed visits before a patient is discharged?

    nurse955 replied to nurse955's topic in Home Health

    Thank you all for your replies

13. Different colored scrubs for OB/LDR/Nursery for infant security

    nurse955 replied to detra's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It varies by hospital. For example, OB nurses in my current place of employment must wear a combination of black and pink. Another hospital where I worked, OB nurses worn same color scrub as other nurses but the ID badge had a red background with a g...

14. How many missed visits before a patient is discharged?

    nurse955 replied to nurse955's topic in Home Health

    the daughter residence is within the agency's service area and the patient has no problem with visits conducted at her daughter home. Patient's visit to her daughter is strictly for relaxation and to spend time with her grandchildren; does this mean...

15. How many missed visits before a patient is discharged?

    nurse955 replied to nurse955's topic in Home Health

    the patient is been seen 1x/wk for disease teaching relating to diabetes and hypertension. During past visits, lot of time is spent on disease process, dietary choices, and complications. I forgot to mention this is a non-pay case as the agency is tr...