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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 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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    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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    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

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    You know you're a nurse in Alaska when...

    rotteluvr31 replied to smilealot's topic in General Nursing

    You know you're an Alaskan nurse when the only way to see your patients for a home visit is by ferry or plane. Or the trip includes a snow machine or four-wheeler, depending on the
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    Moving to Alaska. Please Help

    rotteluvr31 replied to RNnadeau's topic in General Nursing

    You'll find the cost of living here much higher than in NW Ohio, especially if you go to places like Fairbanks or Bethel. Check out some of the threads on City-data about moving to Alaska. There is a...
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    CNA Duties in MR/DD?

    rotteluvr31 replied to DreamChaser81's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    It depends upon the state you reside in. In some states you have to take a class and become certified to pass medications. I would absolutely recommend that you take the course. In other states,...
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    What's the nursing demand in Alaska?

    rotteluvr31 replied to ArvinC EMT's topic in General Nursing

    I think the 82K is probably a bit high, but maybe that also factors in RN's with experience. Remember also that the cost of living in AK is very high, especially once you get outside of Anchorage. To...
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    DD certification?

    rotteluvr31 replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    We have no ICF's in my state. They were closed a few years back and transitioned into more of a group home environment. As for the DD certification - the agency I work for does not require it, but...
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    Work in Alaska?

    rotteluvr31 replied to thatchergirl's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting, like another poster, I found the pay to be a 33% increase from where I was in the mid-west. But the housing here is much more expensive than what we had in the mid-west. For what I paid...
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    Help! Delegating to CNAs, UAP, etc.

    rotteluvr31 replied to AA55's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Check your Board of Nursing and find out who, if anyone, you can delegate to. UAP's in my state may give meds after a training program. No cath's, but yes to tube-feedings. Suctioning is tricky....
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    Working with individuals with intellectual disabilities

    rotteluvr31 replied to studentnurse1992's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    In the States you can get a DD certification once you are a nurse working in the field for about 2 years. I did not know that in the UK there was a separate degree. very interesting! I also love...
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    Howdeeeeeee! On my way to Anchorage...

    rotteluvr31 replied to UTVOL3's topic in General Nursing

    ANMC has magnet status so they state they prefer BSN's, but will hire any well qualified
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    Mandated Tele training for Med/Surg Nurses

    rotteluvr31 replied to Nik.S.RN's topic in Rural

    I worked in WI in a small ICU. We took tele and ICU pts. Any tele pts that left the unit and went to Med-Surg were placed on remote tele and monitored from the ICU. In the ICU there is almost...