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  1. Amedisys

    RNRutRO replied to KateRN1's topic in Home Health

    KateRN1- MOVE ON! There are other's out there that will value your talent and skills AND get this---PAY MUCH BETTER. I worked at Amedisys, and for the experience and friendships I made, I am...

  2. Desperate for Home Health Study Info

    RNRutRO replied to HHNURSE0960's topic in Home Health

    if you have that many years in Med/surg experience you should ACE the test. Make sure you remember the important findings:PT/INR limits, K+ levels, etc. When you get the job, because I'm sure you...

  3. Input Wanted! - Efficiency and Time Management in Home Health Nursing

    RNRutRO replied to RN'n'AZ's topic in Home Health

    One thing that I noticed, for me was do as much of the charting in the home as possible. I find that when I don't do that, I am sitting at the kitchen table do charting on my day off. Sometimes it's...

  4. Burned Out?

    RNRutRO replied to prettygirllpn's topic in Home Health

    Yogalover- That's CRAZY INSANE!!! Who do you work for? You need to find another job. Remember that people will only take advantage of you if YOU allow it! TEN visits a day, even if in the SAME...

  5. Agitated Patient in Assisted Living

    RNRutRO replied to LuLu2008's topic in Home Health

    Sounds like some diversion may be going on. But as a HH nurse, and dealing with an ALF, don't have an advice what to do. May want to contact the doctor?? Just a thought.... Good luck. Maybe you...

  6. Initiation of Discharge from HH

    RNRutRO replied to HmarieD's topic in Home Health

    I believe it's 5 days verbal and 2 days written. But, I wouldn't bet $$ on it. I'll see if I can find out better

  7. So overwhelmed..any advice?

    RNRutRO replied to Rachelks's topic in Home Health

    obviously that would be the very least that you could do. however, if you know it's fraud, i think you are liable also. not sure about this, or the terms, but say you admit a patient that is not...

  8. Nursing Student

    RNRutRO replied to Lisa B.'s topic in Home Health

    I think back to when I graduated, and boy did I think that I knew it all! HA!!! I even interened in SICU, so I could do EVERYTHING! HA HA!!! Reminds me of my teenagers. I knew NOTHING!! I knew...

  9. Initiation of Discharge from HH

    RNRutRO replied to HmarieD's topic in Home Health

    I don't know the specifics of your state, but I do know if it's the patient's request, it's when they request

  10. So overwhelmed..any advice?

    RNRutRO replied to Rachelks's topic in Home Health

    i can tell you that not every agency is like the ones mentioned above....and i know. i've worked for both types. i currently work for one as a prn employee, but can do as many or as little as i want....

  11. So overwhelmed..any advice?

    RNRutRO replied to Rachelks's topic in Home Health

    I agree that 6-7 pt's a day is doable. In fact 10 is too. BUT when you add admits, RCTS, PH, etc, that takes a huge chunck out of your time. As you realized after your admit this weekend:bugeyes:....

  12. So overwhelmed..any advice?

    RNRutRO replied to Rachelks's topic in Home Health

    Well, my thoughts on that are:: What about your mental health? You work like that, then you will burn out--eventually. It always happens. Will they be there for your "mental health days" then:smokin:?...

  13. Chemotherapy in the home

    RNRutRO replied to HmarieD's topic in Home Health

    It's been a long time since I did chemo---but those drugs do ring a bell. I remember we had to have current labs, kidney functions, hydration guidlines, premeds---I just don't think I would be...

  14. I burned my bridges 4 years ago....(need advice)

    RNRutRO replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Well, what did you do??? Give us an

  15. So overwhelmed..any advice?

    RNRutRO replied to Rachelks's topic in Home Health

    RAchelks- you are being taken advantage of! And guess what, it's YOU that allows that. Because we have good hearts and want to help other's is why we went into nursing. But it's also the reason we get...

  16. Frequency/POC help--Please!

    RNRutRO replied to RNRutRO's topic in Home Health

    this is what i was taught on rct's, does the pt have any new meds? has the patient been in the er, or hospitalized this past cert period? has the patient not met their goals? any new dx? rct if...

  17. Frequency/POC help--Please!

    RNRutRO posted a topic in Home Health

    when we admit a patient, it is up to us to come up with the frequency for the cert period. some patients are easy, bid insulin, or daily wound care. but for your adverage general post op knee...

  18. Frequency/POC help--Please!

    RNRutRO replied to RNRutRO's topic in Home Health

    yes you've helpped! i've been doing this over a year, and it is the area i stress over the most. i think "am i seeing this person too much? too little" but, your frequency sounds about like mine....

  19. I burned my bridges 4 years ago....(need advice)

    RNRutRO replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    It's hard to be upset with someone when they quickly admit to being wrong. I'd say something along the lines "I really wanted to work here and was caught off gaurd when you resended my offer. I...

  20. Anyone doing pediatric home health?

    RNRutRO replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in Home Health

    mustlovepoodles- My heart goes out to you. Depression really sucks! I haven't been where you are, but I'm sure pretty close. I find I do better when I work, because I have to get out of bed to do...

  21. Sick of Medsurg; might Home health be the way to go for me?

    RNRutRO replied to scoloya's topic in Home Health

    One more thing, the company I work for is a family owned place. They treat their employees VERY well. Plus, I have found, the pay is really nice. I think I am compensated very well for what I do...

  22. Sick of Medsurg; might Home health be the way to go for me?

    RNRutRO replied to scoloya's topic in Home Health

    Scoloya I personally LOVE home health. It allows me to be a mom MOST of the time and is so flexible. I too love people. But, I will say this, I find the paperwork sometimes a nightmare in home health....

  23. Chemotherapy in the home

    RNRutRO replied to HmarieD's topic in Home Health

    This sounds pretty dangerous to me. I remember when I was in the hospital and did chemo drugs, there were all sorts of protocols, labs, etc. Can I ask what specific chemo drugs are you talking...

  24. how many on computers

    RNRutRO replied to cookie102's topic in Home Health

    We use Kinnser. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! Way better than

  25. How does your BON know your working?

    RNRutRO replied to sl33y's topic in Nurses Recovery

    They have everyone's name who pays taxes. In TX, that's how they know if you qualify for Unemployment. I'm not sure we understand what you are asking. But, bottom line, it seems that you are...