Silverblitzen

Silverblitzen

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  1. What do you eat while on the road?

    Silverblitzen replied to NurseRoRo's topic in Home Health

    OMG - you really opened the can of worms! :yeah:This is the bane of HH nursing!!! Right around 1300 I find myself headed north to see my clients in Welland, the city north of us and, strangely enough,...

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

    Silverblitzen replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health

    Wow! I think I'd try another agency! They're not all like that; I mean, if you read through some of the postings in here, you'll see a big variety. Do you live in or near a bigger city that may have...

  3. How to deal with caregivers?

    Silverblitzen replied to nurseby07's topic in Home Health

    Ditto!

  4. GPS units - What's yours?

    Silverblitzen posted a topic in Home Health

    Hi all you Road Nurses:D I am probably one of the worst possible navigators on the planet - I get lost in shopping malls and have no sense of direction whatsoever! Anyway, I got a neat little Garmin...

  5. GPS units - What's yours?

    Silverblitzen replied to Silverblitzen's topic in Home Health

    Yup, I've used my Garmin Nuvi for the past week now and thank my lucky stars for the dear thing. New city? No problem! Bring it on!:1luvu: Sue:igtsyt: Never lost in

  6. Dress code question

    Silverblitzen replied to GrumpyRN63's topic in Home Health

    That's a great idea! And I love Crocs, especially now that they're coming out in different styles. Yeah, I agree; better than canvas for safety!:brnfrt:

  7. Dress code question

    Silverblitzen replied to GrumpyRN63's topic in Home Health

    Hi Grumpy, I'm also in your situation and I've seen all sorts of footwear. What I think may work is to wear what you want while out and about, but take along a pair of house slippers to wear in the...

  8. What are creative ideas for off-setting gas price rises...

    Silverblitzen replied to Homie's topic in Home Health

    I'd like to get a hybrid, (Toyota's Prius) in the next couple of years, as well. I'm only hoping as the gas prices get higher that the cost of the cars come down! Whew!

  9. Nursing in Prince Albert, SK

    Silverblitzen replied to germaine06's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Germaine, I've lived and worked in Saskatoon, have visited PA. As Flames said in the previous post, some cultures do have a harder time there and it is reflected in increased alcoholism, drugs...

  10. How do I ask for same rate my friend was quoted?

    Silverblitzen replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in Home Health

    I'm not doubting you, just surprised because every job I've ever worked at had in the handbook NOT to discuss your pay with co-workers....... How can an organization stop one from discussing their...

  11. Hello...

    Silverblitzen replied to nurseapril44's topic in Home Health

    Good for you! You won't be sorry - it's a whole different kind of nursing; it's the way it can and should be! Sue

  12. Hello...

    Silverblitzen replied to nurseapril44's topic in Home Health

    Hi April, And welcome to the group! I'm relatively new to home health but from what I've seen, some of the HH agencies lack a bit in the benefit department as well as salaries. They vary greatly from...

  13. GPS units - What's yours?

    Silverblitzen replied to Silverblitzen's topic in Home Health

    I have had a Nuvi 350 along with the traffic antenna for about 2 years, and had a StreetPilot 2620 for 2 years before that. I also would be lost without it! I load extra POI (points of interest, such...

  14. New Grad and Home Care?

    Silverblitzen replied to kaylee_2003's topic in Home Health

    Hi Kaylee, That little voice talking is your intuition, and it's usually the best thing to listen to in situations such as this. I think they see you as a license and a handy thing to have, given that...

  15. Discussing HH salary over phone before

    Silverblitzen replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Home Health

    Hi Change, I don't think it's unreasonable at all Nurses are at a premium and most companies know that most of us like what we do or we wouldn't be doing it, but we're not entirely altruistic. I see...

  16. HH Interview next week, what questions should I ask?

    Silverblitzen replied to AddyRN07's topic in Home Health

    Hey Sue, I've asked this before, but what kind of things do you write off on taxes? Thanks! Hi! Keep in mind that I'm in Canada and just learning all this tax info, but I've been told to keep all...

  17. HH Interview next week, what questions should I ask?

    Silverblitzen replied to AddyRN07's topic in Home Health

    Hi Addy, Your situation is a familiar one! I'm also new to HH, but loving what I see so I'll give you the benefit of what I've learned so far. I'm sure you'll get answers from those that have much...

  18. Upsetting Email about HH

    Silverblitzen replied to nurseby07's topic in Home Health

  19. Upsetting Email about HH

    Silverblitzen replied to nurseby07's topic in Home Health

    Hi Nurseby07! So glad to hear it's going well! I'm just amazed at what I've learned over the past few days, and, like you, the warm fuzzy's you get from most families.:redpinkhe In hospital, I...

  20. New to HH/Introduce myself

    Silverblitzen replied to irishnurse123's topic in Home Health

    Hi Irishnurse! I just entered HH and I'm still being oriented, but from what I've seen, it's one of the few places you actually get to use all your nursing skills. By this I mean assessment, patient...

  21. Share The Weirdest Reasons Patients Push The Call Light

    Silverblitzen replied to RN06-NP09's topic in Nursing Humor

    Names and favourite potable will be changed to protect the not so innocent. Mrs. Smith was a resident at LTC, a walkie/talkie and fully competent to understand the concept of 32 residents needing...

  22. Upsetting Email about HH

    Silverblitzen replied to nurseby07's topic in Home Health

    "I am really looking forward to the changes this will bring, both good & bad. I am so tired of med surg & nights, but more than that I am looking for a career not just a paycheck. Right now I...

  23. At my wit's end....long post, sorry

    Silverblitzen replied to MzSuziQ64's topic in Home Health

    MsSuzieQ, I feel your pain, literally. I'm just starting my new position in HH, only I got what you had at the start! How's that for a beginning? I think that given the way you were treated I'd dust...

  24. Upsetting Email about HH

    Silverblitzen replied to nurseby07's topic in Home Health

    Mim-o wrote, "So, where do people think the old med-surg crew is-you've got it-HOME." That's so true! I'm just starting in HH as well, coming from LTC and hospital. So many hospital beds were taken...

  25. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    Silverblitzen replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    He kept yelling out to the other pt across from him. "Hey you, you have pants on, go tell someone that they have captured us and are keeping us prisoner here!!' So I would go back in and reorient...