Detroitrn59

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1. Homemade Saline?

   Detroitrn59 replied to arlingtonnurse's topic in Home Health

   We have printed recipes for those patients whose insurance does not cover those types of supplies. Ns, dakins, acetic acid, etc.

2. need help with stasis ulcer!!

   Detroitrn59 replied to Oskie06's topic in Home Health

   I have a patient that gets daily dressing changes. Lymph edema, stasis ulcers. The wound clinic has be doing xerform, then 1:5 vinegar solution (acetic acid?) kerlix fanned on wounds, then ABD pads followed by kerlix, and compression wraps. The...

3. Take big paycut and work more hours for possible better job?

   Detroitrn59 replied to Genista's topic in Career Support

   I did something similar recently. Went from a very stressful atmosphere to hh. It's stressful too, at times, but overall I am much happier here. Much more support and less backbiting, etc. it was worth the payout to me.

4. Can a home health nurse choose which neighborhood he/she sees patients in?

   Detroitrn59 replied to amsicle's topic in Home Health

   I work for a very large home care based out of a hospital. We cannot pick areas. You put your name on a list to move into "better" areas, but ths could take years. Even if you are able to move into these areas, you still have to be willing and a...

5. Week 4 of orientation.......paperwork nightmare!

   Detroitrn59 posted a topic in Home Health

   I am starting week 4 of orientation with home health. We are nice and protected in a bubble right now . I almost had a melt down today due to all the charting, follow up, and non call backs from MD,s, no response to consults for tele health, home...

6. Week one of orientation done

   Detroitrn59 posted a topic in Home Health

   I've been following the board for a few weeks, getting tips, seeing how my hospital compares, the nightmare stories, etc. ! I have been a hospital based nurse for 16 years with med surg, ER, icu, and procedures clinic. I am just really really done ...