Emm_RN ASN, BSN, MSN

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

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 hospital setting, but this time in the ER. I am VERY exc...

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 did for the NCLEX. Memories!

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 interviewed for, as they need a hospice nurse for my are...

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 is 2-3 times per month at $20 during the week and $5...

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 baffled. Still to this day I wonder if we were in the t...

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 felt ignored. Meanwhile, a male patient I know who is...

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 nostalgia about my CNA days! Relaxes me!

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

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 going to be starting my MSN in Leadership in Januar...

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 recognize the lack of experience however most of our...

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 internal employees have applied so I don’t think that it ...

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 parents always raised me with the principle that whi...

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 abnormal readings. Once she is comfortable with that...

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 you!

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 over their dressings. This is more of a, 'is there...

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 caught off-guard, as I did not receive any notice o...

This couldn't be more spot on!

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 decided to stay, I didn't want to be known as tha...

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 job that your managers are notified when you apply w...

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 a little bit of tension, the ET tube is sitting up...

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 schedule, I usually give each of my patients a half h...

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 do, however patients often misplace or lose their pa...

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 salary. I love the independence and flexibility. It is...

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 out of the hospital. That's all it took for me to...