Emm_RN

Emm_RN ASN, BSN, MSN

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 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  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 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...

  10. 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

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  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

  16. Medigrip tips please??

    Emm_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I work in home health and have been a nurse for just around four years. The other day I had a few patients who had diabetic ulcers needing treated and they both had medigrips ordered to place...

  17. Did I bomb this phone interview?

    Emm_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm looking for some honesty here, because I have a lot of self doubt. I had a phone interview for a telephonic care manager position which I'd love to have and be able to work from home. I was very...

  18. A Day in the Life of a Home Health Nurse

    Emm_RN replied to tinyRN72's topic in Home Health

    This couldn't be more spot

  19. Does my manager know when I'm applying to jobs?

    Emm_RN replied to Emm_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your replies. My manager and I have a fantastic relationship but the reason I am looking for a new position is due to health concerns. I don't think I told her because just in case I...

  20. Does my manager know when I'm applying to jobs?

    Emm_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Not sure if anyone will know the answer to this. I've been applying for a few jobs within the health system that I've been employed by for over four years. I was told by a few people in my last...

  21. What is the "tension to ET tube" in NICU setting

    Emm_RN replied to BoxFish's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi, they are saying to essentially keep tension by pulling away from the babies. This is what needs to be done when the ET tube may be sitting just a bit too deep and may be positional, so by pulling...

  22. New RN looking to transition to HH

    Emm_RN replied to FloridaRN96's topic in Home Health

    Hi, home health has many up sides but can be time consuming if you are not very organized! I have been doing it about a year and a half and here's what I will tell you: The Good: You make your own...

  23. Admission Paperwork

    Emm_RN replied to DrewRN28's topic in Home Health

    Hi, I am an admissions nurse for my home health agency. I have recently run into several patients with missing d/c paperwork. Yes, you can still admit a patient or do a ROC. It does feel strange to...

  24. Floor Nurse Thinking about Home Health

    Emm_RN replied to duckyluck111's topic in Home Health

    Hi! I work full time in home health, I am not sure what the pay rate would look like for PRN work but certain agencies pay per visit and others are salaried. With bigger companies it is usually a...

  25. Severe Depression/Anxiety

    Emm_RN replied to grobertson10's topic in General Nursing

    I felt EXACTLY like this for the 3 years I worked in the hospital. I started working as a visiting nurse, it has truly saved me. I feel so much better, all the time. If you are anything like me, get...