megsquirrel

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1. considering going back into the field

   megsquirrel replied to renerian's topic in Home Health

   Renarian, You'd certainly do better finacially, not to mention physically, if you went back into the field. The 60-70 hour work weeks would probably only drop to 50 hours or so, given the current...

2. V codes/field staff

   megsquirrel replied to renerian's topic in Home Health

   At my agency each team has a nurse that does the coding. She also figures out the number of visits that are allowed. I find this really helpful when developing a care plan. I'm not limited to that...

3. magnesium oxide

   megsquirrel replied to megsquirrel's topic in General Nursing

   Makes sense!

4. magnesium oxide

   megsquirrel posted a topic in General Nursing

   Lately several of my home care patients have orders for magnesium oxide 400 mg BID and in one case, TID. All of these patients have a cardiac dx, mostly CHF. When I asked why the mag oxide...

5. Typical Day For A Home Health Nurse | Life of a Nurse

   megsquirrel replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health

   Today I had a really "easy" day....makes me nervous because the FULL MOON is next Tuesday so Monday and Tuesday ought to be doozies! #1 89 y/o LOL with HTN and mild orthostatic changes (I'm talking 10...