hmiller621

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1. Loving my new Hospice LVN position

   hmiller621 replied to hmiller621's topic in Hospice

   I spent over a year looking for a job after I graduated, in CA. Could only get in with a SNF. I was super lucky to find out I knew someone who worked at the Hospice company I'm currently at. She gave me a reference and I was able to get an interview....

2. Loving my new Hospice LVN position

   hmiller621 replied to hmiller621's topic in Hospice

   I know some hospices operate differently but I'll tell you a little about mine. I'm an LVN. I work M-F with one weekend on call a month. I usually have 10-15 pts that I see 2x a week. I get paid from 8am-5pm and in that time I typically see 5-8 pts ...

3. Loving my new Hospice LVN position

   hmiller621 replied to hmiller621's topic in Hospice

   I know how you feel..I lasted about 4 months in LTC! I knew I could not spend the rest of my career with that kind of stress. My new job is a lot of driving, but I make my own schedule and have plenty of time to spend with my patients and their fami...

4. Loving my new Hospice LVN position

   hmiller621 posted a topic in Hospice

   I just wanted to say that I'm new to hospice, just finished my first week on my own. So far I absolutely love it. I came from LTC where I frequently came home in tears from the stress. I was certain I didn't want to be a nurse anymore and was lookin...

5. Let's talk $$ for hospice. (Idea lifted from Agency nursing)

   hmiller621 replied to SuzieVN's topic in Hospice

   LVN Ca $25/visit $21/hr otherwise $3/on call 50 cents per mile we have a about 20 pts that we see 2x/week and on call one weekend day a month

6. I think I care too much

   hmiller621 replied to Succubus's topic in LPN/LVN

   I was in your shoes for awhile working in an SNF. I absolutely hated it. I was stressed out everyday, went home crying on a regular basis and strongly questioned my career choice. I didn't think I wanted to be a nurse anymore. I decided to try on...

7. New grad in HH $20/visit no mileage.... is this right?

   hmiller621 replied to vn-rn's topic in Home Health

   I just accepted a position with a home health agency in San Bernadino county. I'm an LVN with limited experience. I will be making $25/visit plus 50 cents per mile. I will have about 10 pts a day. I would find another agency if I were you!

8. Need some advice...should I stay in LTC

   hmiller621 posted a topic in Geriatric

   Hey guys I could really use some advice. I've been working in and SNF for about 3 months now as an LVN. I only have about 8 months experience as a nurse. I hate this job and dread going into work everyday. This is a nice facility too. I work the...