emilysmom,RN

emilysmom,RN has 2 years experience.

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1. Quitting 74K RN job for a 30K vet tech job? Advice please!

   emilysmom,RN replied to RNCDN's topic in Nursing Career

   I worked as a vet tech for 10 years before becoming a RN. The most I made was 13.50/ hour. I know your anxiety issues. I have tried two years in med/surg and two years in home health now I am trying...

2. Keppra

   emilysmom,RN posted a topic in Home Health

   I have a new pt with mild MR and has seizures. He apparently gets seizures when he moves into a new situation such as being discharged from a Hosp or rehab. Was discharged from Hosp due to having a...

3. 60 day summary & home health aide services!

   emilysmom,RN replied to nurse955's topic in Home Health

   At the 60day point we have to reassess and if we still need to see them. We have to get a verbal order from MD. And we do a recert oasis even with private insurance. If DC we have to do a DC oasis. We...

4. opened up a case I have a bad feeling about

   emilysmom,RN replied to MomRN0913's topic in Home Health

   You did the best you could do. Just make sure you also notify the MD that you instructed him to go to ER and he refused. Home health is 24/7 at least it is for me. I lasted 2 years. Good

5. opened up a case I have a bad feeling about

   emilysmom,RN replied to MomRN0913's topic in Home Health

   In my company we do not have a choice. Sounds like you did everything you could. I have many non compliant Pts. I have called 911 and the pt refused the EMS had him sign a waiver that he refused care....

6. Not sure

   emilysmom,RN replied to emilysmom,RN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   The test is from an agency for administrators that the ALF is sending me to. Apparently I need to take a 100 hour class and take a test. Then have a certificate for

7. Need Advice Aboutt Leaving Job

   emilysmom,RN replied to mindlor's topic in Nursing Career

   Never burn your bridges no matter what type of job you

8. What do you think? Cause I know it's not right..

   emilysmom,RN replied to rksgray13's topic in Home Health

   I feel the same way. My Mom guilt is soo bad I am leaving HH. Tired of working 6-7 days a week for weeks at a time. I hope my new job is truly a Mon-fri type job. I don't mind a weekend here or there...

9. What do you think? Cause I know it's not right..

   emilysmom,RN replied to rksgray13's topic in Home Health

   Sorry I am not sure what your looking for. Do you want more cases or do you feel you have too many? I am leaving HH for the reasons you stated. I have not had a full weekend off in a month and I am...

10. Calling All Nurse Managers/Clinical Directors

    emilysmom,RN replied to RNPATL's topic in Nurse Management

    I am not sure if I fit here or not. I just accepted a job as a assistant director of residential services. I have to take and pass personal care home administration course. I have worked in LTC and...

11. Aquacell AG

    emilysmom,RN posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Does Aquacell AG dissolve in wounds? Order for a infected appy site. Pack with Aquacell AG cover with ABD and tegaderm everyother day? Would it dissolve or has the pt been taking it

12. Not sure

    emilysmom,RN posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I accepted a job as assistant director of resident services at a personal care home in Pennsylvania. It is not a SNF. Question is, would this be considered a ADON? I do have to go to a class and pass...

13. Working again

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

    We have alot of daily and everyother day wound dressings. And we have 4 SOC this weekend. Our office covers 2 very large

14. Working again

    emilysmom,RN posted a topic in Home Health

    I know I complain alot and that I have 2 more weeks in home health. But I am seeing Pts again this weekend. The thing is. When I am on call I only have maybe one nurse to help me. Last weekend I had...

15. How many do this?

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

    We have alot of daily and everyother day wound care. Since we have such a large territory and only one nurse that makes many visits far apart. And we still have 5-8 a day all