BunnyBSN

BunnyBSN specializes in MedSurg/Neuro/Ortho/Home Care VNA.

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1. What supplies/equipment do I have to provide for home health nursing?

   BunnyBSN replied to hikern's topic in Home Health

   My agency provides everything, except a stethoscope, phone, or a GPS. Oximeter, BP cuff, disposable thermometers, gloves, bags, supplies are available for nurses. Agency glucometers in stock if needed, PT/INR machines. But then again we are a hospi...

2. Disrespected daily by residents

   BunnyBSN replied to b.randolph's topic in Relations

   Unfortunately racism continues, it never ended. Some people have changed and others are continuing the shameful past. I would notify the supervisors/managers that this is going on. I would also firmly tell the residents my name is ......... and I ...

3. Hello everybody!

   BunnyBSN replied to EarthChild1130's topic in Home Health

   Congrats, you will do well. It is def. less stressful than floor nursing. However, there are many other factors that may have you wanting to go back to the floor. But it will be a nice change. I do believe that you need to give it some time (abou...

4. How many admissions can you do or have been asked to do in one day?

   BunnyBSN replied to RN1263's topic in Home Health

   Well most of the times you do end up with pts. with 20 to 30 meds; others are very chatty; and you must be firm to get through the SOC process. Others have either their nosy neighbor that interupts every 5 min or so, or either they are c/o their hos...

5. OMG....We are soooo short staffed!!!

   BunnyBSN replied to RN1263's topic in Home Health

   Of course, they should step in to help out in the field. This is what I see at my workplace!!! If not - work burden on the rest of the staff, and they may be left with no one, in the end!!! Working 9 days in a row ; in tough work condition!!! Oh no...

6. Orienting woes!

   BunnyBSN replied to KeechieSan's topic in Relations

   "Don't forget, she's a NEW GRAD. Even if it's been five weeks, all this is still brand new to her. Not everyone learns at the same pace." Katie5 I do agree with this post. Maybe this new grad needs a new preceptor and learn a new style. I understan...