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My time here is done

So I started my career on a med-surg floor and was quick to think I could change the world and opted to leave. Now, 4 years later...I'm returning. I'm leaving home health because I've found home health to be mostly full of douchebags. I'm really good at what I do (and I'm a good supervisor now-my team runs like a machine with minimal redirection). Those are the only people I feel bad to tell I'm going back to the hospital. As far as my management team, patients in home care seem to be more like dollar signs and "how much profitability" is lost on certain cases (specifically the ones that need us the most) and paperwork. Too many marketers involved in clinical decisions and seems like reject nurses galore. (No offense to anyone that doesn't work for organizations such as this, I mean that truly). So I'll probably stay on prn in the field but other than that I will be going back to the place where I really learned teamwork, and got through each day with leadership that was willing-it's worth the paycut.

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  • Expert

Can't say as I blame you. I've made the same observations myself, but I don't have the opportunity to pursue a job in the hospital. Glad you are going to a better place for you. Good luck.

  • Author

Cali...I didn't have much of an opportunity and honestly if it wasn't the same floor I started out on, I don't think I would have found a job back there because of the "perception" that home health nurses don't have acute situations and care. But we sure do these days! I miss my kid, so back to 12's at night so I can actually see my infant grow up instead of being a weekend mom. He's my last child and don't want to miss it, even if I'm exhausted, lol.

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A traditional benefit of our job has always been the opportunity to do things that fit us in every stage of life. Or at least it was that way when we were in demand. I've done clinic, hospital and the private duty end of home health. I have experienced the things you mentioned about many agencies as well. Good luck to you and enjoy that baby boy! :)

  • Author

Thanks Nursel...I sure will, I waited 7 years to have that big boy and can't wait to see what he becomes.....

NRSNFL, do we work together? :) Best wishes.

  • Author

Kate, I don't believe so.......

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