tangobango

tangobango has 16 years experience.

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1. Humana Employees

   tangobango replied to Cindy S's topic in Case Management

   I have been working as a telephonic care manager for Humana for several years. It used to be an excellent job. Now they micromanage you to death. We are salary exempt but you would never know it. We...

2. Have you ever done this

   tangobango replied to emilysmom,RN's topic in Home Health

   Hold on a minute. The only one who should feel bad is the Dr. I cannot fathom a Dr not communicating with the nurses. She is in the hospital where she belongs. Not for one minute should you think that...

3. wound in the wrong place!!!

   tangobango replied to acochran10's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   I am sold on Medihoney for slough and

4. venous stasis

   tangobango replied to BabaLouRN's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   I have had great results with Profore. If the client has mixed venous/arterial disease get the Profore Lite and carefully read the instructions as too much compression is dangerous. Under the Profore...

5. Conflict of interest? Family member? Please help!!

   tangobango replied to newbiern41's topic in General Nursing

   I think that as long as you assure the appearance of favoritism never exists than have at it. Do tell admin ASAP that your great grandma resides there. I would have loved to have had the opportunity...

6. Trauma ICU to Home Health?

   tangobango replied to xjessx's topic in Home Health

   I work in the Tampa Bay area. My pay is good. I start seeing pt's around 0730-0800. I work until about 12 or 1 in the afternoon. I do have paperwork to do at home and it can be extensive depending on...

7. Skin Tear and Duoderm Question

   tangobango replied to bshaw96's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   Me Too!!! Add a bit of skin prep and leave it alone for up to a week. Can put a tegaderm over it for the ability to

8. Anything positive about amedysis home health???

   tangobango replied to mel1213's topic in Home Health

   I don't know about that particular company; however, as long as there are other opportunities in your area in case this doesn't pan out why not give it a try. What is good for one might not be suited...

9. Skin Prep- waste of time?

   tangobango replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing

   I had a patient that I was treating for a great toe infection. The podiatrist also ordered skin prep to his heels BID. He was diabetic but well controlled. His heels had thick dry rugged callouses on...

10. need to interview a home health nurse please

    tangobango replied to Chazd18RN's topic in Home Health

    What a nightmare. That is not my experience at

11. Question on supplies?

    tangobango replied to Filter188's topic in Home Health

    I have been in HHC for 2 years and the infusion company has always provided all the supplies for the administration and maintenance of any IV

12. Recent Grad RN at Interim Healthcare?

    tangobango replied to kleocattra's topic in Home Health

    I have worked for Interim in Florida for 18 months. I absolutely love my job. I was a critical care nurse for many years and home care with Interim has been the best job I have ever had. Interim is a...

13. PICC line blood draws and flushes

    tangobango replied to spejsa's topic in Home Health

    It is high tech @ my

14. Software

    tangobango posted a topic in Legal

    I'd like to take a poll on everyone's opinion on the best software for case developement, timelines, chronology, ect. I'd like to see your pros and cons on the matter.

15. Home Health Newbee

    tangobango posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I am a critical care nurse that is going to transition to home health care in Florida. Any information that would be helpful would be appreciated. Like other helpful web sites, tips, tricks, &...