apryl_lpn

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1. Season HHNs, what' in your bag/trunk?

   apryl_lpn replied to paulinejoyRN's topic in Home Health

   I have 2 under the bed style totes in my truck. I like to use gallon size zip locks or shoe size bins for organization. I like to keep plenty of lab supplies, cath change supplies, and wound care supplies. When I take something out I always try to re...

2. missed visit pay

   apryl_lpn replied to Lpntxn1's topic in Home Health

   We also get paid for an "attempted visit" if it is pre approved by our manager. If a pt doesn't answer the phone but we drive by to try to see them. I am paid per visit but the attempted visit rate is $20 plus mileage.

3. Home Health Work

   apryl_lpn replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in LPN/LVN

   There is a big difference between home health nursing and private duty nursing. I am a home health LPN and I love it. I work part time because I have a new baby at home and want to be with him as much as possible. I see on average 20 patients in my 3...