bravegirlamy

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1. Oasis Confusion

   bravegirlamy replied to JennyHHRN's topic in Home Health

   If they can tell the cg when they need to go the bathroom, Then they should be classified as #1....you're on the winning side of this "battle of the wits".

2. Oasis Confusion

   bravegirlamy replied to JennyHHRN's topic in Home Health

   I have been a case manager in Home health for about 5 years..If the pt had not died then you wouldn't have to do a transfer unless he was an inpatient for more than 23 hours. So, I would say do a discharge oasis due to death...hope this helps..

3. NCLEX-RN what does it mean when?

   bravegirlamy replied to Nrs_angie's topic in New Nurse

   I passed on the first try, Along with about 75% of my graduating class. But my computer cut off on question #100. BTW...STUDY MEDS!

4. I am 51 y/o, is it too late? (need honesty)

   bravegirlamy replied to wandaeh's topic in Missouri

   Nurses are in short supply, so if you know this is what you want to do...please do it!

5. V codes/field staff

   bravegirlamy replied to renerian's topic in Home Health

   I am a case manager/admitting nurse & I do my own coding, including the new V-codes. But if I have questions I call someone a little higher up than me.

6. Is home health care for you?

   bravegirlamy replied to stellar's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I have been in home care for almost 2 yrs now, & I love it! I am paid a good hourly wage, good mileage, paid for my travel & office time. Not to mention on call pay is an extra $900 a month...& I very seldom get a call. Home health ca...

7. Needle Stick! OMG!

   bravegirlamy replied to NurseDianne's topic in General Nursing

   age does not make a difference when it comes to HIV. I have cared for many older women with HIV....usually their husbands gave it to them d/t wandering ways. I would recommend her be tested.

8. How many tries did it take to get your lisence?

   bravegirlamy replied to Anagray's topic in General Nursing

   passed on the 1st try, i think i had 90 questions, but i was so stressed that i really can't remember...Good part is that I only had to freak for a little while..i religiously watched my state board of health web page to see if they had issued me a l...

9. travel nursing

   bravegirlamy replied to bravegirlamy's topic in General Nursing

   Good Luck, kcrnsue! I really like HH. just ready for a change. Let us know how you like it..

10. travel nursing

    bravegirlamy replied to bravegirlamy's topic in General Nursing

    I posted this question on the travel nursing BB but did not receive any help. My kids are still young (11 & 13), but I have a great family that could keep them some of the time. I am hoping to make a lot of money & maybe pay off some debts w...

11. travel with a family?

    bravegirlamy replied to bravegirlamy's topic in Travel

    any advice would be grateful.......thanks.

12. sticking your neck out for a pt?

    bravegirlamy replied to bravegirlamy's topic in Home Health

    thanks for the advice, sue. It helps to know I'm not alone with these situations.

13. travel nursing

    bravegirlamy replied to bravegirlamy's topic in General Nursing

    I am willing to do either home health or hospital travel nursing. I would prob. get lost a lot too!

14. travel with a family?

    bravegirlamy posted a topic in Travel

    Hi, I was wondering what it was like to be a travel nurse. I currently work in home health, but I am really interested in LEAVING. I am married with kids (pre-teens), but they are very willing to move with me. my husband is hoping we will find the ri...

15. travel nursing

    bravegirlamy posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I was wondering what it was like to be a travel nurse. I currently work in home health, but I am really interested in LEAVING. I am married with kids (pre-teens), but they are very willing to move with me. my husband is hoping we will find the ...