AnnemRN

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  1. Wound Care Products

    AnnemRN replied to Tom85's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I should have been clearer--I had an order for a specific autolytic debrider which Medline didn't carry.The wound nurse didn't want any substitues used, so it created a problem that took...

  2. Home Health Psych Nursing

    AnnemRN replied to jrzygrl's topic in Home Health

    I should add that a HH agency may hire you to cover their psych patients but also expect you to cover the general population as well. Our psych nurses would do that if there weren't enough psych...

  3. Home Health Psych Nursing

    AnnemRN replied to jrzygrl's topic in Home Health

    I worked for a home health agency that had psych nurses, generally their assignments were 5 visits a day ( as opposed to our six visits). I know that both our psych nurses had worked in a county...

  4. Wound Care Products

    AnnemRN replied to Tom85's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Tom85, I use Medline frequently (because I have to) but am not too happy with them. First of all, their product choices are limited, recently I needed an autolytic debrider (which Medline didn't...

  5. How to get into Home Health Nursing?

    AnnemRN replied to cjblu's topic in Nursing Career

    It would be better to have a little more experience under your belt but, some HH agencies will hire you with at least 1 year on the

  6. Should Stress Level Determine If You Should Go Into Nursing?

    AnnemRN replied to Gumshooz's topic in Nursing Career

    Agree, I have never had a nursing job that was not stressful.I know my nerves are not what they used to be either. You should check into all other options before making such a big

  7. HH Nurses HELP! / Supply Dilema

    AnnemRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Home Health

    Absolutely! You need to keep track of your supplies. We use a supply list that already has the most used items listed and a blank space to write in # used/needed. It has patients name ,medical record...

  8. Am I just overreacting? (CNA vent)

    AnnemRN replied to Megsd's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sounds like you are doing a great job but, for whatever reason the other aides want to keep you down. It's not healthy to stay in that kind of environment but those attitudes seem to be everywhere...

  9. ADD/ADHD: Sites or books

    AnnemRN replied to newrn05's topic in General Nursing

    I recommend books/tapes by Daniel G. Amen MD who has a clinic in Fairfield,Ca. He is an authority on ADD/ADHD. I have listened to him lecture and thought he was excellent. His website is...

  10. home health pay

    AnnemRN replied to amylou85's topic in Home Health

    It takes awhile to get the hang of home health. You will not be able to handle six patients a day for awhile.Patients that I see now are much sicker than when I first started in home health and the...

  11. Medicare reimbursement for wound care products

    AnnemRN posted a topic in Home Health

    Does anyone know where I can find out which wound care products are covered by Medicare? Specifically does anyone know if autolytic debriders are covered?

  12. Nurses Week Gifts

    AnnemRN replied to Tagtg2006's topic in General Nursing

    My best gift was a pair of bandage scissors. I probably shouldn't complain but, I get a little tired of the insulated lunch bags and

  13. Interqual?

    AnnemRN replied to Ginger35's topic in Case Management

    I hope my answer was

  14. Nursing Bag for the Home Care Nurse

    AnnemRN replied to cherricka's topic in Home Health

    I'm using a "courier bag" that I got at Office Depot. I really like it because it has alot of compartments ( even one for your laptop) and penholders even a place for my business cards. My company...

  15. Medicare reimbursement for wound care products

    AnnemRN replied to AnnemRN's topic in Home Health

    Thanks for the info, so my next question is - if the agents are not covered then do you have the patient order and pay for them? The agency where I work previously just carried and issued them as part...

  16. home health pay

    AnnemRN replied to amylou85's topic in Home Health

    Personally, I would choose the hourly rate over the per visit rate. An open can take you several hours between the paperwork and visit time. At $60 you might end up making only $15 - $ 20 per hour....

  17. My Job being bought out OH NO! need advice.

    AnnemRN replied to happthearts's topic in Home Health

    Good for you -- you've ridden this pony long enough. I hope you find something better

  18. Interqual?

    AnnemRN replied to Ginger35's topic in Case Management

    Interqual is a set of criteria used to determine if a patients hospital length of stay is appropriate. The criteria is based on the diagnoses and any treatments involved in the patients care. It is a...