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  1. Help, I need some advice and inspiration.

    pamc217 posted a topic in Home Health

    Hi Im a new rn, and have been working in home health since labor day, I am case manager to about 15 pts. I am feeling a bit overwhelmed at times. Trying to learn, and remember to do follow ups etc....

  2. Help, I need some advice and inspiration.

    pamc217 replied to pamc217's topic in Home Health

    Thank you so much for your suggestions, and encouragement. I think I may make up files for each pt i case manage. I do have a to do list that I make up each day so i can follow up on things. I...

  3. Am I that dumb? I need help with Coag machine.

    pamc217 replied to nurseforever30's topic in Home Health

    Hi there, Funny that just happened to me yesterday, my first time using the hemasence machine, I couldnt get enough blood, and kept getting error messages. I had to go back and do it today, I called...

  4. Yay! I finally found a job!

    pamc217 replied to DolphinRN84's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi Lena Thats awesome, I love my new job as a visiting nurse too. I like the BI i have had 2 surgeries there. Good luck to u

  5. Kindred Health?

    pamc217 replied to nickysdestiny's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I heard that they run a credit check on their new applicants. Tell me what does a persons financial history have to do with if they are a good nurse. Most of us have debt from nursing school. I did...

  6. new grad RN BSN - is home health for me?

    pamc217 replied to badtz143's topic in Home Health

    I just started in home care last month, so far so good. I am a new grad also, but Ive been an EMT for 5 yrs. I have a good preceptor whom i have her cell phone and shes more than willing to answer my...

  7. hh nursing pay in mass??

    pamc217 replied to supernova2700's topic in Home Health

    Hi Its in Medford, I am offered bc/bs at 73 dollars a week for a family plan but im not taking it. You can email me directly if you like [email protected] . Does everyone in home care work in...

  8. hh nursing pay in mass??

    pamc217 replied to supernova2700's topic in Home Health

    Hi I just started in home care as a new grad RN my base rate is $32 an hour and per visit rate is $35, this is just north of boston. Plus .45cents a mile and 3000 sign on bonus, Im a happy...

  9. Got offered a job...they were awfully eager to grab me up...

    pamc217 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Home Health

    Hi Jennifer Im a new grad too, Ive been interviewing with a local VNA, I have experience as an EMT and have ACLS. They are offering me, 62,000 per year which works out to 32 dollars an hour based on...

  10. im nervous

    pamc217 replied to reddellrn's topic in Home Health

    Hi everyone, I am interviewing with a HH agency, I think they want to hire me. I am a new grad but Ive been an EMT for 5 yrs, and have ACLS training. I did a rotation on HH while in school and loved...

  11. Starting Ed Soon

    pamc217 replied to SeriphumRN2b's topic in Emergency

    Hi Seriphum I am in the same boat as you, which hospital are u at? I am interviewing for an ER job as a new grad also, I think I am going to get it. I have 5 yrs experience as an EMT, I took an ACLS...

  12. ER RN to EMT?

    pamc217 replied to ERRN629's topic in Emergency

    As an RN you can challenge the paramedic exam, much better. You dont want to be an EMT its mostly non emergency transport, of dialysis pts and old people from hospitals to nursing homes. Plus they...

  13. Northeastern University

    pamc217 replied to GCR289's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi Depends whether you want a 2 year RN associates degree or a 4 year BSN nursing. Northeastern is very expensive, my tutuion was only about 4000 total. And my school is a community college with a...

  14. Views on New Grads Entering the ER.

    pamc217 replied to ICUNurse11's topic in Emergency

    Hi Erica thanks for asking this question, I am a new grad last may and am interviewing this week for jobs, 2 ER jobs one geri psych and one pedi office. Until I read your post, I was nervous...

  15. Opportunities for new grads!

    pamc217 posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi Guys, I went to a job fair in boston last week, I learned that Brigham & womans along with new england baptist only take new grads once or twice a year, so they arent taking any more till next...

  16. What's it like working in a VA hospital?

    pamc217 replied to DolphinRN84's topic in Government, Military

    hi Lena how did you do at the job fair? I was looking for you. I did pretty well, i have an interview on tuesday at holy family in metheun to work in the ER. Im so excited I hope I get it. Pam...

  17. Whidden Memorial Hospital or Somerville Hospital???

    pamc217 replied to DolphinRN84's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi lena Pam here again, I havent heard good things about the whidden, at least from other paramedics and things. They just didnt feel that patients were cared for well there. Just their opinion i...

  18. I can't believe...

    pamc217 replied to oualie20's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Lena there is a job fair this Thursday 8-17, in boston, Im going if your interested. Its at the Inn at longwoods best western, in boston. 10-4. Good luck!

  19. MGH anyone???

    pamc217 replied to DolphinRN84's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi Lena I live in Middleton, its between N. Andover and Danvers. I am going out today and apply at Lawrence General and Holy Family. Maybe going in person will be more successful. I am also taking...

  20. MGH anyone???

    pamc217 replied to DolphinRN84's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi lena If you go their website at mass general they have a new grad intern program, which it states it starts in august and february. I applied to it more than a week ago and still have heard...

  21. Giving Report

    pamc217 replied to spejsa's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for making that checklist, Im a new grad and hope to start working soon. I am going to keep that with me, if you dont mind. Thanks

  22. A three ambulance wedding...

    pamc217 replied to Adam D. RN2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Way to go Adam! I am a new nurse grad, EMT for 5 years, I too have had to handle accidents both off and on duty, with one fatal. Gee do you get invited to parties alot now? just kidding!!!! Good...