Emm_RN ASN, BSN, MSN

Emm_RN has 10 years experience as a ASN, BSN, MSN and specializes in ICU, Home Health and Hospice.

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1. Said No Nurse Ever

   Emm_RN replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

   "No thanks, I've had enough coffee for the

2. Hospice to ER... Tips??

   Emm_RN replied to Emm_RN's topic in Emergency

   Thank you all SO much for your replies! I'm definitely a team player so I'm sure I won't have any trouble jumping in once I'm feeling comfortable. I just got Sheehy's and will be cramming just like I...

3. Hospice to ER... Tips??

   Emm_RN posted a topic in Emergency

   Hi all, thank you in advance for any advice/tips. I worked med surg for one year then ICU for 2. I have been in home health and hospice for the last 4 years and am now transitioning back to the...

4. Pay Question...

   Emm_RN replied to Emm_RN's topic in Home Health

   Thank you both for your input, it is very helpful in making this decision! I can definitely see the benefits of hourly pay. Right now I do so much work that I’m not seeing compensation for. On call...

5. Pay Question...

   Emm_RN posted a topic in Home Health

   Hi all, I recently interviewed for a rapidly-growing home health agency within my immediate area. I currently do work for a home health agency and I am paid salary. I am interested in the HHA I...

6. What is the lowest hemoglobin you've observed with no symptoms?

   Emm_RN replied to Horseshoe's topic in General Nursing

   Hemoglobin of 3.6 when I worked in the ICU. Could not understand how this kid was just slightly pale with no other symptoms. Cannot even tell you how many times we rechecked because everyone was...

7. Gender Bias in Health Care

   Emm_RN replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

   Very informative article! I recently had a patient in homecare who had her knee replaced after YEARS of practically begging for it. It took them several years to even X-ray it. She said she always...

8. Nursing Smells You Love?

   Emm_RN replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

   Unisolve adhesive remover pads, and on a more strange note.. I LOVE the smell of a clean assisted living facility. Like you know what goes down there but the way they cover it up gives me such...

9. Promotion advice?

   Emm_RN replied to Emm_RN's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you! I want to do the best job possible if I am given the

10. Promotion advice?

    Emm_RN replied to Emm_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I should have added that I have stepped in as interim manager a handful of times in the exact position that I applied for and the interviewing managers have been impressed and asked me to apply. I...

11. Promotion advice?

    Emm_RN replied to Emm_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your input. I certainly would be willing to do anything to help the staff out, as those are always the managers that stick out most in my mind. I have been told that no other...

12. Promotion advice?

    Emm_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi fellow nurses, Just looking for some tips. I am working in home health and have just interviewed for a Clinical Coordinator position overseeing a team of nurses in a few different zip codes. I am...

13. Just be professional, period.

    Emm_RN replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    I’ll start by saying I hate social media for these exact reasons.. also, it hurts my heart and terrifies me that nurses put so much time and effort into things that are not work related at work! My...

14. Should I recertify this patient?

    Emm_RN replied to tinybbynurse's topic in Home Health

    I would probably recert this patient and put in a spaced out visit pattern, perhaps 2week1, 1week3 and encourage her to get a cuff to check on non-visit days and to call into the agency/doctor with...

15. Medigrip tips please??

    Emm_RN replied to Emm_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you both for your input! I can actually completely picture the pantyhose trick and it makes perfect sense so I’ll give it a try! Thank