Matikins RN

Matikins RN BSN

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About Matikins RN

Matikins RN has 6 years experience as a BSN and specializes in Home Health.

I like long walks on the beach ….

Greetings world - My name is Matt and I am a 28 Y/O M from the state of Texas.  I pursued nursing as a career to further the profession and take care of people in need.  I graduated from Texas A&M Corpus Christi in May 2013 with my BSN. I am currently working on a MSN in Nursing Education through Western Governors University and should be finished by December 2019. I look forward to answering some topics here and learning some new things. 

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  1. Fall assessment in home health

    Matikins RN replied to JoanKayRNBSN's topic in Home Health

    The Fall Risk Assessment- As per regulations it is part of your comprehensive assessment at time of Start of Care/ Resumption/ Recertification/ Follow up/ discharge. It is best practice to conduct a...

  2. Common Supply Form - Medline - Woundcare

    Matikins RN replied to ChristianK's topic in Home Health

    This is beneficial, thank

  3. Morally Conflicted

    Matikins RN replied to mmccool719's topic in Home Health

    That would be very challenging to address. We as nurses have to educate our patients/ caregivers and advocate for patients in general. Sometimes families have a lack of understanding and continue with...

  4. Fraud? Should I report?

    Matikins RN replied to MotoRN34's topic in Home Health

    I have served in different roles within a home health setting to consist of RN Field nurse, Case Manager, DON, and Administrator. If we look torward the ANA code of ethics - and even your states...

  5. New to HH/ Rant/ Advice

    Matikins RN replied to aksti1018's topic in Home Health

    I have witnessed this and have seen such a thing . I worked for an agency once where LVNs would see 10-15 patients a day. I at one point would get 2 SOCs, 2 Non billable D/Cs, 3 Oasis Transfers, 2...

  6. Help! PPV versus Houly HH visits

    Matikins RN replied to lpn954's topic in Home Health

    Most interesting. Regular visits should take a minimum of 30 minutes even with teachings. Home Health bills in 15 minute increments but visits regulation wise usually reflect 30minutes. In this day...

  7. Home Health Per Visit Rate

    Matikins RN replied to NurseYaYa30's topic in Home Health

    This is complex and varies between regions . I live in Corpus Christi Texas and I can state that with rates , I have seen SNV rates for LVN/LPN go from 24-35$ per visit + mileage . In some cases there...

  8. New to HH/ Rant/ Advice

    Matikins RN replied to aksti1018's topic in Home Health

    Keep your head up - Watch these employers, employers will try to push nurses around to maximize the bottom dollar and profits . In this home health care climate - there is a massive shortage that will...