tracey1968

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1. Calling all HH Nurses, roll call

   tracey1968 replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health

   Hello, I have been a HH nurse for the past 4 years. Some of that time with an agency, and the past 2 years as an IP (independant provider). I used to like the agency visits, but I realized how much the agency made off me per visit and decided to go I...

2. Why does Nursing put up with short staffing?

   tracey1968 replied to elfinM's topic in General Nursing

   I have worked the gammet of nursing jobs, same BS different facility. The problem with short staffing does indeed boil down to one thing and one thing only MONEY. Yes, we go to nursing school to help others and make a difference and feel better about...

3. LPN Salary

   tracey1968 replied to iutheta's topic in LPN/LVN

   I work as an IP (independent provider) I am making $55 The first hour and $22.80 each hour after that. I can make as little or as much as I want, but I generally work 20-30 hours a week and I am making close to $40,000 this year

4. Calling all HH Nurses, roll call

   tracey1968 replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health

   Hello, I am an LPN soon to be RN and I have done HH care for 2 years, been a nurse for 10 years. I have a diverse background that ranges from nursing homes to life support, juvenile corrections etc. I have always enjoyed my profession, but I love m...

5. Personal Safety

   tracey1968 replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in Home Health

   Hello Nellie nurse, I have been a HH nurse for the last two years. I started with an agency and recently became an IP (Independant provider). I really enjoy providing home care and my experience with home care has been better than any nursing home s...

6. Getting an IP number in Ohio?

   tracey1968 replied to ggray1's topic in Home Health

   I recently received my IP number in Ohio and I've been working for about 4 months. What you need to do is find a consumer on the waiver program, they tell their case manager they want to bring you into the IP program. The consumer will need your na...