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It sounds like you made your decision, and I wish you the best! I would never choose my career over my husband, but I'm very fortunate to have a wonderful husband! It's rare that one finds true satisfaction from most employers, and I hear stories a...

Hello all, We are interested in moving to Dothan, but haven't been there in about two decades. Is anyone able/willing to share current market conditions for an RN? I would probably be looking at behavioral health, and have been a nurse since 1...

I'm curious how each of your facilities runs insulin line. Specifically, do you allow inmates to complete the FSBS with the glucometer, do you clean glucometer between inmates, wear gloves while administering insulin? I've seen a variety of techniq...

Hello all, For those of you that reside in a state that doesn't allow an "assessment" or nursing diagnosis by an LPN, what have you found to be acceptable documentation for the "assessment" on a SOAP note? Our state does not clearly define "assessme...

I find myself in a position where I don't have true access to a patient population and don't have access to a DNP or Phd. I've been trying to look into DNP programs, but it appears that those two issues may be tremendous roadblocks. Does anyone kno...

Thanks for the response! I'm looking at ASU as well, but am very concerned about the practical experiences and finding a preceptor. My current environment is one where I supervised nurses in a non-clinical setting, but I have the ability to influenc...

Can one only be an educator for this program? I've emailed the school, but haven't received a reply.

Thanks everyone for your replies!

Just curious how each of your facilities handles a 23 hour observation? Less paperwork? Orders? Thanks in advance!!

What qualifications does a preceptor need to have?

Thanks for the reply. Do you get orders for things such as VS frequency?

Very interesting conversation! Have any of you completed additional practice hours at Chamberlain or Chatham? Does anyone know anything about the necessary qualifications if the mentor? Also, the DNP in education is offered where?

Yep, sz, pregnancy, old age, and I believe there may have been some based on stringent musculoskeletal problems (uncommon to get one of these). Everyone wants a lower bunk, double mattress, or some other special needs order. I would suggest develop...

Totally understand! They've had a fair amount of turnover recently and seem to always have available positions. I'm sure you were told that background checks can take a few weeks. Good luck!!

Well, just wait and see..maybe I can't remember correctly. PV probably isn't as stable management-wise as Lewis. Depending on where you live, you might want to consider Lewis or PHX (Alhambra).

The more I think about it, maybe max pay is low $30 ish an hour. Have you considered Lewis? They have some 12 hour shifts….

I believe they max out around $28. Not sure what the pay would be for someone with 5 years experience. Are you not happy with your current job?

Geographic location Phoenix, AZ metro area Pay rate $70,500 In which area / specialty do you work? audits What type of license do you have (RN or LPN)? RN What type of degree and/or certification do you have? ASN, BS, MSN in progress How many years o...

I have an ADN friend that was hired by Banner Home Health as an R.N. She did have valuable experience, so maybe exceptions are made….

Working part-time for hospice (other than IPU) would be challenging. Typically case managers work 8-5 M-F and the on-call staff handles 1700-0800 and weekends. It's been my experience that most hospices offer FT case manager positions, on-call posi...

Phoenix, AZ RN $35.00/hour FT RN case manager rarely take call, but only $5/hr to answer phones. Going out would be 1.5 time if 40 hours worked that week, sometimes comp time is given. probably around .45 mile or so

Hello all, I've worked for two different hospices with varying opinions and I was interested in how all of you use the PPS. I'm mostly concerned with 7c. If they ambulate independently, but are a fall risk with hx of falls and would benefit from pe...

Yes, these tools are extremely subjective. It is hard to score properly and different companies seem to have very different opinions.

Oops....wrote this too early this morning. Yes, I do mean FAST and not PPS.

That's how it was when I worked for a national hospice. Current employer, they say 7C can still ambulate, but if unsafe and would BENEFIT from personal assistance than they should be 7c. Was just looking for confirmation since I can only compare th...