rotteluvr31 ADN, RN

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   Software for RN Oversight

   rotteluvr31 replied to KyleC's topic in Developmental Disabilities

   I haven't used Therap, but on a personal level I use an app called Hours Keeper. I use it to track how much time I devote to one person or activity. I use an Outlook calendar for everything
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   Therapeutic positioning for non-walking individuals

   rotteluvr31 replied to KyleC's topic in Developmental Disabilities

   We all benefit from position changes, and I would strongly recommend working with a PT for an evaluation. Perhaps a local DME vendor sponsors a seating clinic where a PT can work with the DME provider...
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   What to expect

   rotteluvr31 replied to gardenpartyy's topic in Home Health

   Tell you what I know of specialized private duty nursing - very little downtime, maybe at night there is more. The cases I'm familiar with nurses were responsible for all ADL's, they help with...
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   HH interview

   rotteluvr31 replied to rotteluvr31's topic in Home Health

   Yes, that was my thought too :-). Thanks for the
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   HH interview

   rotteluvr31 replied to rotteluvr31's topic in Home Health

   Thanks Libby, That's a great start and I really appreciate the input. My time management skills are pretty decent and I currently manage my own schedule including home visits. Appreciate the advice...
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   HH interview

   rotteluvr31 posted a topic in Home Health

   Hello all In the very near future I will participate in a videoconference interview with a HH system in a different state. I am getting the impression this will be a panel interview. Does anyone...
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   DDNA Certification

   rotteluvr31 replied to jryanrn's topic in Developmental Disabilities

   Congratulations!!!!! and thanks for the study tip. Time for me to get
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   new job/ pay

   rotteluvr31 replied to RNRN_DAY's topic in Home Health

   Do I understand that you are getting paid per visit and not hourly? Is this specialized private duty nursing, or home health? I'm currently in process of applying for a home health position and the...
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   Newer nurse to DD/MR nursing

   rotteluvr31 replied to HappyNurse09's topic in Developmental Disabilities

   You can always check out the DDNA (Developmental Disabilities Nursing Association) for more resources. They also hold an annual conference. Plus you can become certified! Love the job - love the...
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    DDNA Certification

    rotteluvr31 replied to jryanrn's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    I'd like to be your study buddy, but I'm 4,000 miles away I'm also interested in a recommendation for a good study text. Did you sit in on the webinar about
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    Health Dept. pay and work enviroment

    rotteluvr31 replied to Marshall1's topic in Public, Community Health

    Although that is a really low pay rate, it's not the only place where RN's are poorly paid. Clinic nurses for a large health care provider in WI were being offered $17.00/hr a couple of years ago. I...
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    I'm a new grad interested in Public Health

    rotteluvr31 replied to mslovebug's topic in Public, Community Health

    Follow your heart and your head. If it's what you really want to do, pursue it. If the PH agencies in your area require you to get some hospital experience first, than do so, but don't lose sight of...
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    Educations requirements to be PHN

    rotteluvr31 replied to fireball78's topic in Public, Community Health

    Try checking your State Dept. of Health and see what the typical requirement. I've mostly seen a BSN required for PHN
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    Educations requirements to be PHN

    rotteluvr31 replied to fireball78's topic in Public, Community Health

    Most positions I seen require a BSN or equal amounts of work history to
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    Public Health nurse to Hospital Nursing

    rotteluvr31 replied to amv89's topic in Public, Community Health