craving advice!!!

renerian, BSN, RN · Jan 28, 2004

There are so many companies out there and we all do pretty much the same thing BUT we do it differently. Depends on whether the company is for profit/non profit. Does an agency pay per visit, per hour or salary? Are they computerized or not? (Point of service). Do they pay mileage or is it bundled in the pay rate? Do they pay a stipend to the nurse for their cell phones or do they give you a phone? What benies do they have? What is your on call responsiblity, what are you paid and how often are you on call? How do holidays rotate? What is the defined service area?

Whatever you decide know there is alot of paperwork/unless your on laptops (point of service).

renerian:eek:

soomach · Jan 28, 2004

ok that gave me alot to think about....I havent even made one phone call yet...i guess the bottom line is I am scared i will make a mistake and hate it...and the other bottom line is I fear being on my own with out my fellow nurses by my side I dont know its depressing and getting old I need to make a move or shut up...i realize this

thank you so much for info ren...I make 25 an hour working prn right now..3 days a week 8 hrs...i want to make the equivelent with out having to work 40 hours to match it does that make sense? maybe i have been spoiled

Stephanie in FL · Jan 28, 2004

Hi! I started doing home care in 1991 after working in med/surg for 2 years. Except for the large amt of paperwork, I enjoy home care. I have worked for 4 different agencies in 2 states (GA and FL). I have found that a large agency (in terms of amt of staff) is better (more support, for the nurse, more services for pts, less travel between patients, better benefits). I currently work for a home care agency that is part of a large hospital system. Hope this helps. Good luck!

Stephanie