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  1. is an online RN-BSN program a hindrance to entrance to NP program?

    Traveler replied to geekgolightly's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    > This is true that schedules for traditional bricks and mortar institutions have become more flexible. But, there are many people like me who live in rural area where this is not an option no...

  2. Baltimore- Do You Love It or Hate It?

    Traveler replied to allsmiles's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I lived in Baltimore for about 10 years. During that time I went to nursing school and put in my first couple of years working as a RN. Baltimore has a lot of wonderful things. It has been said that...

  3. Skin tears

    Traveler replied to sharann's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    How about Neosporin, Telfa, and wrap with stretch gauze? You're right, removing the opsite could cause another

  4. Tuition and TAx Deductions

    Traveler replied to tridil2000's topic in General Nursing

    If you are going to school to update or improve yourself in the area in which you are employed (if you are a nurse and going to school to get a BSN or other advanced degree) you can take the excess...

  5. Problems with VAC dsg/KCI

    Traveler replied to mackrn's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I would like to know as well. It's interesting that you also say you have been having problems with customer service issues with KCI. I have noticed the same thing in the last year. They used to be...

  6. Knoxville Hospitals

    Traveler replied to shirleyTX's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    This is off topic, but there were several posters who said they work at UT (I didn't even know the name had changed- you'll never get locals to say any different!) I have an appt this week with pain...

  7. is an online RN-BSN program a hindrance to entrance to NP program?

    Traveler replied to geekgolightly's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If you already are an RN, I don't believe the online BSN should be a hinderance. If anything, it would be a benefit. I am currently in online RN-BSN and it is incredibly hard. Most of the program is...

  8. Ideas to avoid being wrongly labled

    Traveler replied to angelbear's topic in Pain Management

    I think the card idea is great- if ER staff would take it seriously and pay attention to it. Working in hh I can't tell you the number of times I have called the hospital myself and spoken with the...

  9. home health pay

    Traveler replied to amylou85's topic in Home Health

    Amylou- The visit rates sound about right for the area that you are located in. You also need to find out what the rate is for inservices, meetings, etc. and what your productivity is required to be....

  10. Home Care Security

    Traveler replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Home Health

    That was an interesting thread. It applied to more of an urban setting than I practice in. I would like to hear from other hh nurses who work in VERY rural areas. We have a whole different set of...

  11. Overuse of opiates?? Opinions?

    Traveler replied to NiteShiftNut's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    > It does sound like this patient had some issues I agree. But, we must remember that there are many different types of pain and they don't all respond the same. For example, nerve pain doesn't...

  12. New Federal milage reimbursment

    Traveler replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Home Health

    Mileage for work is tax deductable, but it doesn't come out to a whole lot. It is taken only if you itemize deductions. If you are paid 30 cents a mile for work and drove 10k miles for work, you...

  13. Transferring patients to larger hospitals...

    Traveler replied to deespoohbear's topic in Rural

    For many hospitals it is not staffing that is an issue- it is level of service that we are able to provide. Currently I work in home health in a small town 45 minutes from my house. In that town is...

  14. Nerve Blocks

    Traveler replied to Traveler's topic in Pain Management

    I thank all for their responses. I should have specified in my question that I was inquiring about nerve blocks for chronic pain management. What types of medications are used, how long do they...

  15. What do you think is a major problem in nursing?

    Traveler replied to sweetyjen's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    A lack of respect is a major problem in nursing. Our healthcare system is in a crisis and when cuts are made, it tends to be impact nursing the greatest. On the one hand, we are told that nurses are...

  16. LPN's In Home Health! How Many Visits and Pay???

    Traveler replied to FocusRN's topic in Home Health

    The nurse talking about hh probably meant 20 patients a week. With a hh visit you never know what you are walking into. Some days go as smooth as silk and other days you find that each patient has a...

  17. Overuse of opiates?? Opinions?

    Traveler replied to NiteShiftNut's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have been reading some interesting and differing opinions on pain here. I think lately we have come a long way in understanding and treating pain. There area more sustained release medications than...

  18. Overuse of opiates?? Opinions?

    Traveler replied to NiteShiftNut's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have been reading some interesting and differing opinions on pain here. I think lately we have come a long way in understanding and treating pain. There area more sustained release medications than...

  19. ADN vs BSN My daughter and I having a heated Discussion!

    Traveler replied to NOIRLINCOLN's topic in General Students

    I have just been following this interesting thread toward the end. What I am doing now is teaching my 9 and 12 year old children a very valuable lesson- get your education completed before you have...

  20. Online RN to BSN Programs

    Traveler replied to Cqc_Cqb's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I was disturbed to see some of the negative comments about the online programs. Is it any wonder that there is a nursing shortage when our work is so hard and we can't even support those in the ranks?...

  21. wound vac.

    Traveler replied to jackieliz's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I work in home health and have been using Wound Vacs for about 4 years. mackrn brought up great points about the seal and not being able to use on all areas of the body. I would think that one on the...

  22. Just want to sat hi!!

    Traveler replied to bonjon's topic in Home Health

    Welcome! Isn't it funny how we never know where we will end up- you ended up at the other end of the lifespan than you thought you would. I only do occasional peds at my hh agency- children present an...

  23. New to HH need help!

    Traveler replied to DaSuperRN's topic in Home Health

    I don't know about certificate programs, distance programs, etc. with hh. The best way to learn is to do it. If you are unsure, make sure that you have an adequate orientation with an experienced hh...

  24. Home Health Reimbursement

    Traveler replied to bobnurse's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I have been in hh for 4 years. There is more paperwork in hh than in any other area of nursing. Most patients will be Medicare. When Medicare started with PPS, patients are certified for a period of...

  25. New Federal milage reimbursment

    Traveler replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Home Health

    I had no idea that the rate was that high! In my experience, very few hh agencies pay the federal rate. I get 36 cents/mile now and think that's pretty good.....my last hh job paid 26 cents/mile (and...