chitchatkat

chitchatkat has 12 years experience and specializes in ED, Behavioral Health, Home Health.

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1. Med passes and technical skills- I'm asking for advice not just to gripe

   chitchatkat replied to 2ndchance85's topic in LTAC

   I never have had 10 or 20 patients! That is insanity. I have a hard time with 7. I hope things are getting better. The LTACH I work at would never give nurses that many patients. How are things going?

2. How much do you make pay per visit?

   chitchatkat replied to TexasmedicRN's topic in Home Health

   I have been offered $100.00 to complete a SOC visit. 2 years ago with another agency it was $75.00.

3. Med passes and technical skills- I'm asking for advice not just to gripe

   chitchatkat replied to 2ndchance85's topic in LTAC

   I work at an LTACH and have been a slow med passer since I started. I try different ways to set up my day and sometimes I can get the meds passed quickly but it is hard to do. I do my assessment during AM med pass. Then I will do the cares like drsg ...

4. Old and Ready to Give Up

   chitchatkat replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   I hate ageism. I hope this changes w time. I am so afraid to apply for positions bcs I have not been in hospital nursing in for10 yrs per my resume.There are no refresher courses near me. I couldn't afford one & I am a unique person. I have dif...

5. Time Management

   chitchatkat replied to jphill15's topic in General Students

   Congratulations on getting where you are right now. Life is short. If you can allow nursing school to consume your life-do it! I have been out of school for 14 years, but what is odd is how much I rmbr from school. So often theoretical information or...

6. non medical personal care services, ??? from RN

   chitchatkat replied to chitchatkat's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you! I am so enviois of your critical care. Good job. This work I do is important but not as excitjng as your type. I tried to explain btr in a new post. Thanks for commenting!!!

7. Personal Care Services

   chitchatkat posted a topic in Home Health

   So I have been a contract/1099 RN for a personal care, non medical home care agency. My title is RN supervisor. Basically equates to what a DON would be for Home Health. The care we provide is to help w people who have difficulty w ADLs. My concern i...

8. Bradley University

   chitchatkat replied to JenMacBSN's topic in School Programs

   I am in the process of getting accepted into Bradley university as well. I am just so nervous about whether or not I can do well. I also wonder if the recruiters who call you get paid if they sign you up for classes. Hopong to start in the Fall!

9. non medical personal care services, ??? from RN

   chitchatkat replied to chitchatkat's topic in General Nursing

   I am still working in personal care services. Really I'm surprised no nurses have commented on my post. There are tons of agencies especially in Wisconsin and I would like to start a group of RN supervisors to discuss our Rule and details about our j...

10. Online Doctoral programs

    chitchatkat replied to D.Larry's topic in Educators

    I believe Bradley University is starting a DNA online program! Way to go work getting yourself up to participate w the Education! I plan to start Bradley University in the fall, but I feel bad doing an online Masters program and wonder if I should do...

11. That one reference hold out...

    chitchatkat replied to RookieRoo's topic in Job Hunt

    I often wonder how many places actually check refrences. It can be so frustrating to have to list so micj infoation for a job. I feel like it takes forever to complete an application and I end up not always completing the application for some places ...

12. non medical personal care services, ??? from RN

    chitchatkat posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Nurses, I am working for 2 Personal care agencies, one does home health as well, but I just do the pcw side. I take vitals signs at the intial visit and super isory visit for one, the other says we are not to do that due to the ct being non medica...

13. New nurse no training?

    chitchatkat replied to EricaFrost's topic in Home Health

    Contact your states nursing association, ask for help. You may really want this job, but there are other jobs out there. Ask yourself? Am I able to provide safe care for my patient? And ask yourself if you are safe or have been provided the tools to ...

14. Can a DON be per diem

    chitchatkat replied to RNfromSA's topic in Home Health

    , a DON needs to be at the office at all times. I work in Wisconsin and it is imperative for the nurse to be in the office especially if state wereturn to do a visit.A DON has multiple responsibilities and I would be cautious. I was in quite a stres...

15. PLS help me w this very cheap HA I am pay per visit at....read below pls

    chitchatkat replied to chitchatkat's topic in Home Health

    I am in the process pf applying at a hospice company the DON referred me to. My resume is being reviewed by a pain mgmt clinic.Also, I have my resume posted on careerbuilder and it has generated daily inquiries from different agencies. State did com...