COOPERSMOMMY

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1. How often do you get sick?

   COOPERSMOMMY replied to metal_m0nk's topic in General Nursing

   I worked in the ER for a while and rarely, if ever got sick. I am now in Home Health and don't either. When I started working at a nursing home as a CNA, my daughter stated K~4 and we get everything known to man, stomach bugs, pneumonia Yuck! But t...

2. taking call

   COOPERSMOMMY replied to chenoaspirit's topic in Home Health

   Hello~ as I sit here finishing my paperwork for the day:bugeyes: I had to check in. I have just come back to this site and I have to say I am amazed at the differences in HH services. I do know compared to some mine is decent! We seperated HH and Ho...

3. taking call

   COOPERSMOMMY replied to chenoaspirit's topic in Home Health

   I hate being on call too, and lately it has been awful. I think some people are just lonely. I do a lot of SOC and I always emphasize that we are working people that THEN go on call so if you need us that is fine but if it can wait please let it. HH...

4. YooHoo! I am joining the HH ranks!

   COOPERSMOMMY replied to Limik's topic in Home Health

   i am a fairly new nurse (2006) that started hh a year and a half ago, i think it takes at least a year to know if this is what you want. the beginning orientation is easy, at least for me, when you get your full pt load is when you really get it. i ...

5. Taking a management position in home health

   COOPERSMOMMY replied to meluhn's topic in Home Health

   Hi~ I think I would want a manager that has had a lot of experience out in the field. My supervisors and manager have done their time so are able to help and give good advice. Just my thought. Do you feel like you would be able to help a nurse that w...

6. I got a job with Home Care!

   COOPERSMOMMY replied to COOPERSMOMMY's topic in Home Health

   Thanks for the replies~I especially like the idea of getting "paid for one instead of many!!!" Thanks again

7. HH Offer Need Advise please!!

   COOPERSMOMMY replied to kwagner_51's topic in Home Health

   i say go for it as well, find out how much orientation they give you, that may make you feel better. good luck

8. New to HH-questions about job searching!

   COOPERSMOMMY replied to mimi1's topic in Home Health

   hey mimi~ i just posted right after you, i just got a position in hhc, i am on the eastern shore of md. i won't be starting until mid~oct. some of the questions i asked were how do thay pay, hourly or by the visit. how long is orientation, what i...

9. I got a job with Home Care!

   COOPERSMOMMY posted a topic in Home Health

   i am a fairly new nurse that has been working in the er since january~i just found out yesterday i got a position i applied for in my hospital's home health care. i am really excited. i wanted to thank this particular thread since i was researching w...