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  1. Mckesson software nightmare!

    RN1263 posted a topic in Home Health

    My company went "live" with Horizon's McKesson program last week, we are switching patients over from our past program. All new admits and recerts are going on McKesson the transfer of all patients...

  2. Where do we draw the line with abuse towards nurses?

    RN1263 replied to Jahans Mommy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Boy I just had hospital orientation today, haven't worked in a hospital in a while. And they shoved those surveys down our throats! I wanted to puke it back

  3. Hospital Won't Hire Obese Workers

    RN1263 replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    I think discrimination against anyone is wrong, unless what you are doing is illegal of course. I'm not overweight, but I am a smoker who is trying to quit. Haven't smoked in 2 weeks. I agree that...

  4. Hospital Won't Hire Obese Workers

    RN1263 replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    One of my nursing instructors was a very large lady...probably 300lbs easy, possibly more. However, she physically could do everything she needed to do and then some. She had already had one bariatric...

  5. Where do we draw the line with abuse towards nurses?

    RN1263 replied to Jahans Mommy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's ridiculous! Even in home health care families can and do treat you like poo and your suppose to smile and take it and mind you, you are in "their" homes, very uncomfortable! That's just one of...

  6. Happening again

    RN1263 replied to emilysmom,RN's topic in Home Health

    Not necessarily, a realized the more and more I complained that I was not wanting and not happy with my job anymore! I tried to make it work and it just no longer fit what I wanted for my career and...

  7. Happening again

    RN1263 replied to emilysmom,RN's topic in Home Health

    I also saw no light at the end of the tunnel....also my company started adding additional stuff to be done by field staff (not patient care related) that just made my day and life harder then it...

  8. Happening again

    RN1263 replied to emilysmom,RN's topic in Home Health

    Today is the last day of my field home health RN position and I couldn't be frinkin' happier! After almost 5 years of late night charting, weekend work, nasty homes, ect.....I'm OUT! And if you are...

  9. Pre-employment physical question

    RN1263 replied to RN1263's topic in Occupational Health

    I went back to have my TB read and they couldn't find my chart....it was in the medical directors office. She came out to get me to have a "chat". After hearing what I had to say she signed off so I...

  10. Pre-employment physical question

    RN1263 posted a topic in Occupational Health

    Hi, I'm an RN with Bipolar disorder. I had a pre-employment physical yesterday and the MD stated she "might" put my file on the medical directors desk for review. How do I know if I passed or if they...

  11. Nurse with Multiple Sclerosis hard to find a job

    RN1263 replied to msgirl68's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I don't know if you've found employment yet, but I have had MS for 20 yrs, since I was 21 and I'm 41 now. This is what I wound do in your situation. I would say that you took FMLA for a "family issue"...

  12. Anyone know if Univ Hosp has the same Physical Assessment as CCF?

    RN1263 replied to fostercatmom's topic in Ohio Nursing

    So sorry you went through all that for nothing.... What test did they have for knowledge and psych? ...just

  13. Anyone know if Univ Hosp has the same Physical Assessment as CCF?

    RN1263 replied to fostercatmom's topic in Ohio Nursing

    OMG....I'm in shock! What the HELL... That is ridiculous and I'm outraged they can do that....period! What did they tell you? that you didn't try to throw out your neck or back enough?

  14. Anyone know if Univ Hosp has the same Physical Assessment as CCF?

    RN1263 replied to fostercatmom's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Video?

  15. Home health and family life?

    RN1263 replied to vbgniner's topic in Home Health

    Csherrn, 11-15 patients???? how long are your days? Sorry but that load is ridiculous in my

  16. Home health and family life?

    RN1263 replied to vbgniner's topic in Home Health

    I have charting almost every night! and I've been doing intermittent HH visits for 4 1/2 yrs., the problem is once the higher ups know you can handle a lot, then you get a LOT or I do. It doesn't...

  17. Can't decide whether to leave current job for HH job.

    RN1263 replied to Gmoon's topic in Home Health

    I also say take a vacation, but also could you step down back to community based disease management, instead of supervising? Whatever you decide hope you're

  18. Real Nursing

    RN1263 replied to KateRN1's topic in Home Health

    AMN74, If I didn't know better I'd think we worked at the same company! More and more work is added to a visit that same visit 2 yrs ago would have taken "x" amount of time and now it takes...

  19. 5 top things

    RN1263 replied to maddybears's topic in Home Health

    Hey sorry for my negative post earlier....bad week, bad month.... well you get the

  20. What is your average case load for Home Health nurses?

    RN1263 replied to allyira's topic in Home Health

    You need to hire another nurse! this is not a "personal attack", however it is not acceptable to give an employee 50 patients if you know the max should be 40 and I think that's high actually. The...

  21. 5 top things

    RN1263 replied to maddybears's topic in Home Health

    1- You will be loaded up with tons of paperwork 2- You may drive 300-400 miles per week (I do) 3- You will most likely not know when your day will be over til' it's over 4- You will be exposed to...

  22. What can they do?

    RN1263 replied to RachRN66's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have Bipolar disorder and also have worked in Home care for 4 1/2 yrs. It's tough, tougher then people think. Especially, if you have BP disorder. The change in schedule, the late hours charting,...

  23. How far do you drive- one way?

    RN1263 posted a topic in Home Health

    My HHA has expanded their territory and I just drove 75 miles one way yesterday. They've expanded in all directions and we don't have territories. I had all Oasis visits yesterday and drove 130 miles....

  24. Need advice on new job offer

    RN1263 replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Home Health

    Don't forget what you said above which is a tell tale sign that they just need a warm body, RN license and a car...In my opinion. They were probably going to let you sink or swim... My company does...

  25. I'm looking for another HH job!....Rant.

    RN1263 posted a topic in Home Health

    Some things about my current employer has been urking me lately, but now I've had it. In the same breath however I'm afraid of change and this is a big step for me to leave... However, for one, I have...