RNMom2010

RNMom2010

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  1. Patients' "home remedies"? What have you seen

    I have a home care pt who only uses cinnamon supplements for their diabetes. So far so good. Doc knows, doc is fine with
  2. How to survive state survey?

    I just went through my first experience with state and it SUCKED!! I tried my best to just work as I normally do, but when someone is watching your every move it is just unnerving! It is very...
  3. I had my son 2 weeks after passing NCLEX so just had a limited knowledge base from school, however, even now, it seems if it is related to my son all I know escapes my mind. I do know when it is...
  4. Do home health (visiting) nurses usually work on holidays?

    We do not work
  5. I think I've landed my dream job

    Home health is my dream job too. I have very flexible hours and schedules, go in late, get off early if my work is done. I make good money, good mileage rate and my pts more often than not are great....
  6. RN documenting visits not made

    Wow. Just wow. Haven't had this happen at our agency, but I can see it happening in larger agencies. I could never abandon my pts like that, they are very important to
  7. Money or Life

    My life, my family, and being able to watch my son grow up far outweigh the importance of my job. Yes, I could have made more in the hospitals, or continued on for a BSN or MSN and made even more...
  8. Male nurse in L&D

    Males usually have big hands....bigger ouch for cervical checks. Other than that, I don't think I would have cared who was taking care of me as long as you were attentive, comforting and brought the...
  9. How much money we talking about here? If I won the big lotto (100million+) I would never work a day in my life again. And if I volunteered with anything it would be animal related. I would build a...
  10. home health care mileage reimbursement

    I get paid mileage at the govt rate. So when govt rates go up, my mileage goes up. $0.55.5 a mile adds up quick to a nice extra
  11. How many of you have a BSN

    ADN here. Having a BSN where I work offers me nothing but more debt. I may look into healthcare administration at some point, but for now, I am enjoying my family and having the time to watch my son...
  12. baby friendly questions

    My amazing, wonderful night nurse who OFFERED to take my son to the nursery and feed him a bottle as needed was my angel from heaven!! The LC who were very helpful, but not pushy were great. I would...
  13. I have my own stethoscope, and I purchased a BP cuff that I love. Everything else is provided, and I re-stock as needed with lab and wound care
  14. ZZZZ's - Time to be honest!

    I had 7p-7a precepting at the end of nursing school. I did not fall asleep while working, however I am pretty sure I fell asleep briefly behind the wheel each morning I drove
  15. make up?

    I wear makeup to work every day. It makes me feel like I am ready for the day and awake! Hair and makeup is done in about 10-15 min max. It's basic and natural, just brings some color to my
  16. What was your 1st RN job?

    ADN, hired into Home Health around 3 months after passing my NCLEX. I had my son a week or so after I passed NCLEX so I didn't start applying right away. I work day shift, 8-4 Mon-Fri and make a good...
  17. The dumbest thing you've ever heard...

    Even as a nurse, knowing better, if I was put into that situation as a mom I would probably forget all that I had learned and grasp at ANYTHING that would save my child. That is just so
  18. fetal demise

    With tears in my eyes my heart breaks for you. No mother should ever have to feel the pain you are
  19. Home Health Nursing

    I agree! I really enjoy my job, my coworkers, my
  20. im selfish? hmmm

    There is nothing wrong with a woman not wanting children. That is a personal choice. I have a child and I love being a mom, however one of my best friends can't stand kids and had the Essure procedure...
  21. The most I have ever done is 2 in one
  22. Nurses with families...how do you manage??

    Having the two full time incomes help a lot. I think it would be SO much harder as a single mom. Also, I took a position that is M-F 8-4. My husband works 12's on a 322 schedule and he leaves the...
  23. New Grad Hiring??

    I am set to graduate in Nov 2009, and will start my job searching around August. I was wondering if anyone could share if their facilities are still hiring new grads or have put a hiring freeze on? I...
  24. Did you get enough phlebotomy experience in your ADN program?

    We did not get any blood draw experience. And the IV experience was horrible. I started 2 IV's the entire time I was in nursing school and that was at the end while doing my
  25. Computer use in Home Health

    I have a laptop that I do everything on. As this was my first nursing job I do not have the ability to compare paper charting to computer charting, but I do know I can type a heck of a lot faster than...