outside_child

outside_child

Rehab, Psych, Acute care, LTC, HH

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  1. Explain: Preload vs Afterload

    outside_child posted a topic in Cardiac

    Can someone please break it down really simple, elementary my dear; what is cardiac preload, afterload? Feel free to give specific examples with drugs that affect each to make it crystal clear,...

  2. Oh, you quirky night shifter you!

    outside_child replied to dannibeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Was a night person since high school. Love night shift because it is more laid back and you can think. No administrators, less family around, patients and charts where you can find them. Also more...

  3. I Don't Get the Anxiety Part of Nursing

    outside_child replied to missmollie's topic in General Nursing

    Good solution to that nursing anxiety and still keep up your skills. Nothing is worth stressing your well

  4. I Don't Get the Anxiety Part of Nursing

    outside_child replied to missmollie's topic in General Nursing

    Amen to all what you said. Let us not forget how some people try to scapegoat

  5. I Don't Get the Anxiety Part of Nursing

    outside_child replied to missmollie's topic in General Nursing

    I Understood everything you said. I was like that to a point that I lost too much weight. Trying to catch up with all the demands of my work and not eating or drinking. That was how it was for me...

  6. Why is it inappropriate to stand up for yourself?

    outside_child replied to remotefuse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you! That is exactly what I was wondering

  7. Why is it inappropriate to stand up for yourself?

    outside_child replied to remotefuse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you, I was wondering the same

  8. Hate Home health job

    outside_child replied to sistasoul's topic in Home Health

    I agree the hospital chaos is ridiculous and I am tired of it. On my first weekend oncall and it wasn't so ba, but I was up until 4am finishing my documentation though. I am usually up that late...

  9. Plan to get Oasis certification and ICD-10 knowledge

    outside_child replied to outside_child's topic in Home Health

    Eldragon, you are exactly right. I completed the oasis workshop. They had a mock test and that convinced me to wait until September to even contemplate taking that test. I may not even take it then...

  10. Plan to get Oasis certification and ICD-10 knowledge

    outside_child posted a topic in Home Health

    Can anyone give me any advice if learning ICD-10 coding and Oasis certification would increase my chances of getting a "home job"? I have tried many times to get employment at insurance companies, and...

  11. About texting..

    outside_child replied to Libby1987's topic in Home Health

    I would not text them but will call their office and leave my cell number so I can take care of orders right

  12. Help choosing-Home Health or Dialysis?

    outside_child replied to JennyMac's topic in Home Health

    I have a friend who worked HH for over 20 yrs. She started out in the field and had different positions such as marketing, case management, etc. She left HH for 3 yrs to work in dialysis. She said...

  13. please outline for me, a "good" home health agency

    outside_child replied to NurseCard's topic in Home Health

    Yes ma'am Prn is the way to go for any job if you have insurance already. I do PRN at an LTACH and HH agency. I was off every weekend at hospital, but now HH PRN requests on call 1 weekend a month. I...

  14. please outline for me, a "good" home health agency

    outside_child replied to NurseCard's topic in Home Health

    OMG Libby you have the perfect HH

  15. How Many Agencies Are You Registered With?

    outside_child replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Home Health

    Good for you, but tell me how do you manage all that? I was also considering working for two HH agencies and possibly leaving acute care. I haven't started with HH yet but plan to in

  16. Confused about HH PRN offer

    outside_child posted a topic in Home Health

    I thought PRN or per visit was more flexible, but it appears they expect you to work M-F then on call once a month for weekends...really?? Offer contains different rates based on completions (OK), on...

  17. Confused about HH PRN offer

    outside_child replied to outside_child's topic in Home Health

    Most definitely! Thanks

  18. Confused about HH PRN offer

    outside_child replied to outside_child's topic in Home Health

    Oh I have another agency about to make an offer, and glad I did so I can compare the two. The agency I am referring to have better quotes per visit. But I know all money ain't good money. Besides I...

  19. Confused about HH PRN offer

    outside_child replied to outside_child's topic in Home Health

    I sent and email to the recruiter with my questions, and let her know that I want 3 business days to think it over after all my questions have been answered. So either they will resend the offer to me...

  20. Plan to get Oasis certification and ICD-10 knowledge

    outside_child replied to outside_child's topic in Home Health

    Eldragon: I am registered with www.oasisanswers.com and I hope and believe that the test will be like they said. There is a workshop and the test is based on everything presented in the workshop so...

  21. New nurse no training?

    outside_child replied to EricaFrost's topic in Home Health

    Wow! I had been out of HH since 1997 as a LVN doing skilled visits and I got orientation. I went this week to two HH agencies and was hired by one which is more reputatable and will provide...

  22. Pay per visit

    outside_child replied to DennisGray's topic in Home Health

    My agency pay $45 routine plus $25 on call and mileage. I think he forgot some things in his

  23. Coming into Home Health

    outside_child replied to Libby1987's topic in Home Health

    Thanks Libby187. I downloaded Oasis manual, scanned the CMS website, and networked with someone who has done HH for years as a resource before I even start my new job April 6th. This was good advice...

  24. You may want to consider looking at less desirable career options such as a nursing home o

    outside_child replied to fin0814's topic in Home Health

    Yes!!!! Well said

  25. OASIS Certification Exam COS-C

    outside_child replied to ROBNH1's topic in Home Health

    RoxiLVN: Oooh how I wish I had your problem right now. We can do a partial switcheroo. I understand how you feel about getting hands on direct patient care experience. I was in that position trying to...