jennrn52 replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing
Now THAT was irresponsible of your preceptor. No matter what the procedure is, it should be see one, do one, teach one. If you had never done it then absolutely she should not have sent you in alone to do it. Or if she was right there she better have...
jennrn52 replied to Student2017555's topic in Student Assist
Hey, I'm sorry you failed. But listen, don't beat yourself up over it. It was one test. And these tests are crazy hard. Even when you're right, it's not the most correct answer. I did okay through my first two semesters, then my third semester first ...
jennrn52 replied to tachynut's topic in Home Health
I love the autonomy and my schedule being so flexible. I'm full time, I generally start my day around nine and am done by 4-430, but stick around my area in case something pops up. No big deal because I live ten minutes down the road, but if I let th...
jennrn52 replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health
I kind of forgot about this thread and found it again tonight. I came across my first post and laughed when I realized it was me!! I'm still doing home health, same company, same supervisor, but things are a lot different now. We get along great, I t...
jennrn52 replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health
I love this thread! I got started in home health April of last year per diem, then in September went full time. The office was 1 1/2 hours away from my house but I had a "hook-up" with getting an interview because I knew one of the supervisors (PCC)....
jennrn52 replied to _NaturallyTee_'s topic in Home Health
I use my own cell phone since I have unlimited. I don't volunteer my number but the patients will get it by caller ID or if they straight out ask. I don't answer my phone if they call after hours unless it's a special case. Like one time I had a pati...
jennrn52 replied to jack1339's topic in Home Health
Um why did they tell you to remove it? Basic nursing documentation includes quoting what the pt says if it is pertinent to the case. I believe you would be covered if you quoted what the patient said had happened then document you are unable to asses...
jennrn52 replied to Tampa121's topic in Home Health
It doesn't matter what that ft RN says. Pets are supposed to be restrained. Do I have my pts restrain theirs? Not always. Especially this collie one has he's cute haha! But if another nurse goes in and says what you said I would not give her a hard t...