kk2000

kk2000

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kk2000 specializes in Home Health, Hospice.


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  1. Pain is NOT subjective

    I know this is an old thread, but had to put in my 2 cents, for what its worth! Unfortunately the signs that a "DrugSeeker" exhibits are pretty much the same as a pain patient that is not getting adequate relief. i.e. requesting additional dosage...
  2. Hello: I am wondering if any nurses out there have been deemed ineligible to practice in the state of Florida by AHCA? The new background check rules began on August 1st, I believe. If deemed ineligible by AHCA, based on criminal history, then you mu...
  3. Chest pain after PICC removal?

    Hi- Removed a PICC today in the pt's home-procedure went fine-no c/o pain or discomfort, site looks great-length was the same as when it was put in, if not a tad longer which is not that unusual for a long term placement. I called my patient to verif...
  4. Hi. I have wanted to be a hospice nurse for as long as I can remember. What a privilege to assist a patient and their family experience a 'good" painfree (hopefully) death. Unfortunately at the Hospice House that I work in, there has been quite a bit...
  5. Ok, this will sound ridiculous, but it is really stressing me out! I have 2 interviews tomorrow, one for a suoervisory position, one is for work in a medical office. I needed a change from home health, and I am getting good response from my resume...
  6. I would really appreciate some help! I am lookking for step by step instructions on administering antibiotics via picc line. It needs to be reconstituted, the vial with powder is attached to the bag. I had a problem doing this (reconstituting)the ...
  7. antibiotic therapy/picc

    Could someone please assist me??? I am trying to find step by step instructions on reconstituting and then administering antibiotics through a picc-the antibiotic powder(vial) is attached to the bag of saline. TYhanks so much! I can't seem to find a...
  8. Is it just my agency????

    Ok. I am a little frustrated. It seems that there is an awful lot of chaos at my hhca. Lots of missed visits due to inaccurate frequencies, communication, etc. I really love my job, but every few months or so I get a stack of "missed visits" to fil...
  9. You experienced ED nurses will get a kick out of this.....

    YES, yes, yes-I completely understand! With our parents sometimes things are not what they appear to others. K-
  10. LPN'S are NURSES TOO

    I think a contributing factor in the confusion about LPN's is the huge differences in the LPN scope in different states. Some states do not allow LPN's to even pass narcotics, nor can they do Iv's, hang blood etc. Here in Florida, we can do IV's, and...
  11. How long is your average visit?

    Just curious- how long would you say your average visit is, for say an uncomplicated wound care or a client post cabg? thanks!
  12. What's your pay for an LPN working HH? Just curious.

    Hello: $800.00 per week, up to 32 visits. Generally do between 20-30 visits. Over 32 is paid the per diem rate of $25.00 per visit. Lots of paperwork, doc calls, etc., but generally a job with lots of freedom, so you do need to schedule and use your...
  13. I know I am not addressing the OP's actual question, but... I really think it is important to note that people in pain can laugh, joke, eat, etc etc. This is not a very accurate indicator of whether someone is in pain. I work, laugh, joke, eat, sm...
  14. infusing abx through Picc

    Hello. Could someone direct me to a site where I could read the step by step procedure for infusing antibiotics through a PICC? I am looking for the procedure for a homecare patient, from step one (i.e. gather equipment, wash hands, etc.) Thanks
  15. Tips on how NOT to appear like a Drug seeker

    Had to respond here-when you know you aren't believed, and are not validated just because you are not presenting with classic pain signs and vitals, one tends to be very scared of being labelled. I, for one, have had this experience, only to find out...