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  1. Any tips or advice for a new grad/new HH nurse?

    DallasRN replied to otterbeinbed's topic in Home Health

    Read this. Over and over and over. The part on policies/procedures. The part about not allowing yourself to get shoved into the field. No real orientation. All of it. I hope your new agency is...

  2. Gaining experience/knowledge in HH

    DallasRN replied to sunnysideRN's topic in Home Health

    I greatly empathize with you. I've been a RN longer than most of you have been alive. My primary experience in years gone by was in some high level and complex ICU/trauma units, ER's with a short...

  3. Home Health Interview!?

    DallasRN replied to Kcalicutt's topic in Home Health

    Excellent questions from BofM's!! Wish I had thought of asking for help with questions a year ago.

  4. This MD culture

    DallasRN replied to darren_callcareer18's topic in General Nursing

    It does sound to me, based on your assessments, a physician call was indeed warranted. I agree with others that the nurse caring for the patient is the one to make the call. She/he will have answers...

  5. Cigarette Smoke in the Home

    DallasRN replied to DallasRN's topic in Home Health

    I don't know that Vicks, etc. would help. The smoke odor (or whatever it is) gets into my nasal passages and that's it. I'm done for. It's gotten so I feel it almost immediately. I'm good with pets...

  6. Cigarette Smoke in the Home

    DallasRN replied to DallasRN's topic in Home Health

    Rolling down the windows isn't much of an option here today. I think the wind chill was in the 20's. Chilly, chilly! But seriously, I have started carrying some of that Febreeze fabric spray with...

  7. I Must Be Missing Something

    DallasRN posted a topic in Home Health

    After MANY years of all different types of nursing (and a successful career IMHO), I decided to try HH nursing in my "golden" years. First, I read here extensively - pros and cons. I read all sorts of...

  8. I Must Be Missing Something

    DallasRN replied to DallasRN's topic in Home Health

    Thanks all, and yes, I've now decided you do have to "bounce around" a bit to find a good fit. Nothing is ever perfect but somethings are worse than others. I'm now with my 3rd agency. Thought the...

  9. job forcing app on personal phone

    DallasRN replied to myjasmine's topic in Home Health

    Something came up yesterday, myjasmine, that made me think of your post and questions. I asked my manager where they kept the hand sanitizer in the supply room and was told they don't supply it....

  10. job forcing app on personal phone

    DallasRN replied to myjasmine's topic in Home Health

    I'll be interested in reading the comments of the more experienced home health nurses. I have an issue with being required to use my personal phone and IPad although I haven't been required to...

  11. What Do You Carry In Your Bag?

    DallasRN posted a topic in Home Health

    It's probably a silly question for most of you, but for those of us new to the field, it's information we need. I have the typical supplies given to me by the agency - dressing supplies, wound care...

  12. Are We Too PC?

    DallasRN replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    Well, a couple of things...first and again, using deliberately hurtful words has nothing to do with being PC. It is simply being mean. Second, you will NEVER ensure everyone has the same "common...

  13. Are We Too PC?

    DallasRN replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    Lil Nel, I think it's an entirely different situation when people use derogatory terms to intentionally insult, degrade and demean others of any race, religion, sex, etc., etc. There's nothing PC or...

  14. Are We Too PC?

    DallasRN replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    Well, djh123, what about Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer? After all, those other reindeers were bullying poor ol' Rudolph so perhaps we should insist that song most of us grew up singing should be...

  15. Are We Too PC?

    DallasRN replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    "Do you think before you speak? " PC has gone way too far, IMO. As a result, I find myself NOT speaking or being as friendly as in days gone by. It's just easier to smile and say nothing rather...

  16. Nervous About Nursing School and Working Full Time

    DallasRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I agree with much of the other information provided and have just one thought to ad. I had just read another Nurse Beth response in which asking for help was mentioned. Well, as you pursue your...

  17. I Must Be Missing Something

    DallasRN replied to DallasRN's topic in Home Health

    Hi TristleRN and thanks for your comments. Just to update this thread, I now have a new and seemingly great job with a company that knows my limitations in home health but willing to train. The...

  18. My New Job!!

    DallasRN posted a topic in Home Health

    Some of you may remember my posts back in May/June about the absolutely horrible job I had with a local agency...my first HH position. After many years of a rather decent nursing career, that job was...

  19. 2018 What is the average Home Health PPV rates for PRN RN in Dallas, Texas area?

    DallasRN replied to Angela-F, BSN, RN's topic in Home Health

    This is an older post so I'm sure your decision has been made. My only comment is to be very careful in terms of judging an agency strictly from the monetary standpoint. I'm certainly not assuming...

  20. 5 Things Your Home Care Quality Assurance Nurse Wants You to Know

    DallasRN replied to Melissa Mills's topic in Home Health

    This article was perfectly timed for me. I'm starting a new HH job Tuesday with what I believe is going to be a fantastic agency and I want to be the best I can be for my new manager and company. I...

  21. What You Need To Know About Older Nurses: Myths and Realities

    DallasRN replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    I fully agree and taking it a step further, why not allow shift-sharing or splitting into two 6 hour shifts? For the sake of continuity, that might not be best in some situations, but in others it...

  22. What You Need To Know About Older Nurses: Myths and Realities

    DallasRN replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much, doda677, for mentioning that picture. I looked at it and thought the same thing. That person looks like an old, haggard, shrew and definitely not a person I would want to work with...

  23. 59 and No Longer Safe

    DallasRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I am so sorry to hear your story. I don't have any advice beyond Nurse Beth's excellent advice but thought I would let you know I can certainly empathize. Age discrimination is alive and well. I'm a...

  24. Can I be hired after being treated for depression and anxiety?

    DallasRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    And what's even sadder is that those that have sought treatment, been treated, and continue to receive treatment (whether in the form of medication/counseling, etc.) are likely to be better staff...

  25. Patient abandonment?

    DallasRN replied to SouthernRN39's topic in Home Health

    Perhaps others can address this better but I would be very concerned that an employer was accusing me of patient abandonment. That is a very serious charge and could affect future employment. If...