mamakel123

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1. LPN not taken serious

   mamakel123 replied to chach1's topic in LPN/LVN

   I tell them the RNs are the "why" nurses, and I'm the "how" nurse. I know how to get it done. That's what "practical" means.

2. Am I doing a good job?

   mamakel123 replied to emilysmom,RN's topic in Home Health

   You know you're doing a good job if the patient has a good outcome and the doctor/referral source is going to send more business. It sounds like you aren't getting the support needed from your clinical supervisor and DON. I've been in home health for...

3. Is it as bad as everyone says it will be?

   mamakel123 replied to hopefull1's topic in LPN/LVN

   I've been an LPN for 12 years, was a CNA for 15 before that. I've been doing home health for 10 years, and I absolutely love it. I've had jobs I hated, too. It depends on your employer, and your co-workers. I've been happiest when I took jobs that al...

4. Online wound course??

   mamakel123 posted a topic in Wound

   I am interested in taking a wound certification course, but I'm really not interested in taking a week off to travel, etc. The online course is about half the cost, too. I've been in home health for 10 years, nursing for 27 total, so I've had plenty ...

5. how do your organize your "stuff"?

   mamakel123 replied to nurseebol's topic in Home Health

   I use a 3 compartment bag supplied by my agency, and bought a luggage cart and bungee cord to secure my stuff. The bag never touches any surface. I can put my laptop bag on there too, and hang a small sharps box bag from the cart handle as well. Make...