purpledaisies

purpledaisies

med-surg, MICU/SICU, Csurg ICU, HH

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  1. What's the worst weather you've gone out in?

    purpledaisies replied to nurseby07's topic in Home Health

    This is my first winter in home care, and so far I have worked in 5 snowstorms this winter. Luckily I have a small SUV. But the worst was New Year's Eve...1'20" to go 12 miles on main roads. But I'd...

  2. How do you get certified as a school nurse in Massachusetts?

    purpledaisies replied to rejula's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    One of my co-workers just did this... You have to sit for the State teacher's exam.

  3. First week in HH, Man Im excited!

    purpledaisies replied to intothemoon's topic in Home Health

    Congrats!! You'll love it! I'm so glad I made the switch a few months ago. I don't know why I didn't do it sooner. Good

  4. This is what happens when you don't feed the nurses

    purpledaisies replied to ShayRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    There's nothing like a good poop joke!!! Here's mine: blow out - when the BM is so large and forceful that it blows out the top of the diaper and out both

  5. On call? Funny phone calls.

    purpledaisies replied to nurseby07's topic in Home Health

    Those were hilarious! The only funny one I have gotten so far is my pt that has a wound vac...her daughter called me and said that her mom's dressing was "hissing".:chuckle It had been put on by a...

  6. Interveiw Questions

    purpledaisies replied to PinkCamoCH47's topic in Home Health

    In my agency, 24 hrs/wk case manages 18-22 pts. You do not have to have a BSN to case manage, but you do have to be an RN. A typical 8 hr day for me is seeing 6-7 pts, but that changes depending on...

  7. Coding and insurance authorizations

    purpledaisies replied to GmaC13's topic in Home Health

    We have a Utilization Review dept that does all of the insurance stuff for us, and our QA nurses deal with the coding if we have questions. I have asked the QA nurse to help me with a code when doing...

  8. What is your expected productivity and how is it measured

    purpledaisies replied to slb53's topic in Home Health

    For 24 hrs/wk we see 6-7pts in an 8 hr day (SOC=2, ROC=2, recerts=1), and we case manage 18-22 pts.

  9. Ever give thorazine(chlorpromazine)IV?

    purpledaisies replied to suanna's topic in General Nursing

    i've given thorazine for hiccups too, but only im. it works great

  10. Do you get paid

    purpledaisies replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in Home Health

    I'm hourly (24hrs) but also pick up per visit at the per visit rate occasionally on my days

  11. Anyone here from critical care?

    purpledaisies replied to heygurlhey's topic in Home Health

    I left CSurg ICU for home care, but it was kind of inevitable. I had a pretty bad orthopedic injury last year that prevented me from staying in critical care. But I love home care! The families and...

  12. I need Information

    purpledaisies replied to lane_2008's topic in Home Health

    We have to use the company provided bag for our supplies, but I really like it. We also have a needlebox holder bag on the side that velcros on. We keep the "clean" supplies in the center pocket, and...

  13. Are 15 Minute Visits Possible?

    purpledaisies replied to athomemom56's topic in Home Health

    The only time I have a 15" visit is when it is just VS, LS, and maybe a weight on a stable pt. Otherwise, my visits are usually 20-30"

  14. New to Home Health.... many ?'s

    purpledaisies replied to NewEnglandRN's topic in Home Health

    1. My company gave me a bag full of supplies, a bin of supplies, and a file box to keep in my car for forms, etc. If I need to restock my bag/bin, I call and order it (and charge the patient if...

  15. How difficult to transfer RN license from one state to another?

    purpledaisies replied to cardinalgal2001's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the process of applying for a New Hampshire license because the agency I work for requires it since part of the territory they cover is in NH and there maybe a chance we could get sent there....

  16. What's in your bag? What's wrong with mine?

    purpledaisies replied to IntoTheUnit's topic in Home Health

    Thanks you all so much for posting what's in your bag! I've only gone out on 2 days of visits shadowing, and I was wondering what I should have in

  17. What do you eat while on the road?

    purpledaisies replied to NurseRoRo's topic in Home Health

    My preceptor has this great cooler that plugs into the 12v jack in her truck. (I need to fine one of these). The other day, I brought a turkey sandwich, strawberries, water, and ginger ale and that...

  18. Interview/pay?

    purpledaisies replied to anticoagulationurse's topic in Home Health

    I have 11 years of RN experience, and I got $30/hr for part time not including mileage. It's a significant pay cut from my old job as an ICU nurse, but that's ok...less stress and no more nights!...