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  1. Is this normal for HH nursing?

    lcc1080 replied to RachelRN25's topic in Home Health

    I've been working for an agency for about 6 mos that has gradually increased my driving time to almost 4hrs per 8hr day - I went over 100 miles a few wks ago. This does not include time from home,...

  2. Burnout!

    lcc1080 posted a topic in Home Health

    Anyone else feeling a bit burned out lately in home health? Would like feedback if this is the norm for some HH RN's. Our territories have recently been changed to include some days with over 2...

  3. As a new HH RN....

    lcc1080 replied to muffin7's topic in Home Health

    No - I'm not positive, but I think it's something like that. You can check this out on the IRS website, also by general subject search on the web. You really can't deduct everything, like people say...

  4. Visiting Nurse Service of New York

    lcc1080 replied to Sammi15's topic in New York Nursing

    Noticed this great thread going, and wanted to ask how it usually works - I assume covering Manhattan by foot/subway/bus. Do you just stop at a foodery to take a break/eat lunch/do notes, phonecalls?...

  5. Name the hospital and its Starting Salary!!!

    lcc1080 replied to amadime1's topic in New York Nursing

    Anyone have RN hourly/per visit rates for NY VNS?

  6. As a new HH RN....

    lcc1080 replied to muffin7's topic in Home Health

    I worked as an IC for a few yrs (doing another type of job). What you may not know is that you owe like 15%?? tax each year - usu an employer pays 7.5%, and you pay (get deducted) 7.5% from your...

  7. Opinions, Is this illegal?

    lcc1080 replied to meriposa's topic in Home Health

    I had a similar situation working per diem for a momandpop HHA last year. Having had MC skilled visit experience, I knew I could not justify recerting at least 2 of the pts., and they called me up...

  8. FT salaried nurses: How many hours do you work/week?

    lcc1080 replied to paradiseboundRN's topic in Home Health

    I noticed a similar thing at the agency I've started at. I'm hourly, not per diem, and I routinely see RN's working straight through 8-9 hr day, no breaks - of course the agency sometimes assigns the...

  9. UPMC against Highmark merger in PA

    lcc1080 replied to oramar's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I have some reservations about this deal. A few yrs ago, while living outside of the Indep BC area, I had to pick up individual coverage for a few months. I had a choice of Capital BC or Highmark...

  10. salary vs houly

    lcc1080 replied to ladyaskanurse's topic in Home Health

    Usually when it's a high visit rate like this, that's it - mileage is not paid, and often you have to use your own cell phone, and do not get a laptop. The rate sounds great, but if you're only...

  11. Nursing Revolution

    lcc1080 replied to autonursis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I totally agree with all of you - I've been an RN/BSN since 1990, and can't believe that, even with the current "shortage", they (hospitals/insurance cos/"contract recruiters) continue to keep nurse...

  12. HH pay rates in Philadelphia area?

    lcc1080 posted a topic in Home Health

    Since I am considering reentering HHC, could someone please tell me the current acceptable pay per visit or per hour? - So I don't get ripped off! thanks a lot. BTW, I'm in the Phila

  13. HH pay rates in Philadelphia area?

    lcc1080 replied to lcc1080's topic in Home Health

    Hello CARE For EVERYONE - happy holiday! Thanks again Lamaze teacher. I'll be starting back into home care next week, and I did find those rates to be the "new rate", compared w/a few yrs

  14. Which is better, handwashing or hand sanitizer?

    lcc1080 replied to queenjean's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone have any problems w/reaction to avaguard (nausea, dizziness)? It would seem that you're absorbing a huge amt of alcohol into body from constant

  15. Regarding the Future of Legal Nursing as viewed in Spokane, Washington

    lcc1080 replied to lindarn's topic in Legal

    I have been offered a chance, by an agency, to work on MR review for a class action pharma suit (long term project). I have some lnc background, but wondering if this is a good way to get addtl...

  16. LNC Salary-$150/hr ?

    lcc1080 replied to RealiRN's topic in Legal

    Hi RN1989 - Wondered if you would clarify your response above. - I've really only subcontracted as an lnc in the past, and would like to try obtaining some work on my own in the future. Are you...

  17. HUP, CHOP, Jeff, Christiana?

    lcc1080 replied to KristinWW's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    On this same topic - wondered if anyone could provide me w/benefit time frame for Jefferson (when do they start?). I am considering applying for a staff RN position at Jeff. Thanks so

  18. does anybody NOT like nicu???

    lcc1080 replied to crazylilkelly's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Question for the NICU people: I have all adult med-surg experience since graduation, and would like to do NICU, however it seems that there is a lot of competition for the few positions in the large...

  19. Poll: What do you love about the NICU?

    lcc1080 replied to carolina_girl's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm considering applying to the NiCU course, beginning soon at a local peds hospital. This would be a change for me, from adult med/surg. After having back problems for a few yrs., would like to...

  20. nurse back problems

    lcc1080 replied to Josiah21's topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone! - I've had similar back problems w/2 surgeries - once in my 20's, and another in my early 40's (1st after car accident; the 2nd time following worsening after positioning patient). I...