LadyT618 MSN, APRN, NP

Home Health, Primary Care

Licensed, Board Certified AGPCNP

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    I PASSED AANP EXAM!!

    LadyT618 replied to Serrano2886's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congratulations! You're the first person I've seen on allnurses.com who has taken that specific exam with AANP. I hope to take that exam when I'm finished with my AGPCNP program in the next 2-3...
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    New NP, contract job ending and pregnant? Take RN job?

    LadyT618 replied to Balice5's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Firstly, don't say how pregnant you are during the interview. It's none of their business and it would be illegal for them to ask. If you're showing, let them guess. But it them with the law if they...
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    University of South Alabama BSN-DNP Spring 2018

    LadyT618 replied to kengreen's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    4 weeks down, 4 more to
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    University of South Alabama BSN-DNP Spring 2018

    LadyT618 replied to kengreen's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My email said 8 weeks after the deadline (for me was July 15), so I calculated that to be September 9th
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    University of South Alabama FNP program

    LadyT618 replied to Cauliflower's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Gotcha!
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    Seeking advice on how to answer this app question

    LadyT618 replied to detrelibre's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would simply state "N/A" or Not applicable or what 203bravo
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    University of South Alabama FNP program

    LadyT618 replied to Cauliflower's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    May I ask why you recommend this? Is it because you found their pharm and patho classes unsatisfactory?
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    University of South Alabama BSN-DNP Spring 2018

    LadyT618 replied to kengreen's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Post Master's AGPCNP, Texas
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    Adult-Geriatric Primary Care NP or...?

    LadyT618 replied to David Offenbaker's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I wish I could respond to the poll but I would got with AGPCNP. I too am seeing MANY MANY jobs for FNP but I don't wanna work with kids.....no desire whatsoever.....always knew this from the time I...
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    University of South Alabama BSN-DNP Spring 2018

    LadyT618 replied to kengreen's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I really think once they had everything (transcripts, essay, CV), it felt like 24-48 hours. They did have my transcripts for a while before I submitted my essay and
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    University of South Alabama BSN-DNP Spring 2018

    LadyT618 replied to kengreen's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I completed my application last night for the Post Master's Certificate program for the AGPCNP track, Spring
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    Doing follow up visits with no clear orders?

    LadyT618 replied to peaceriver's topic in Home Health

    That too is ridiculous! Coordination of Care is supposed to involve EVERYONE, no matter their rank! It's a federal regulation. Instructions need to be clear and complete. Pester the powers that be if...
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    Doing follow up visits with no clear orders?

    LadyT618 replied to peaceriver's topic in Home Health

    So your BS radar needle should be pointing toward "get out while you still can!!" :) You know what's going on. Either stand your ground and they'll have to take it and adhere to the rules or if they...
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    casemangers: do you call the md every recert?

    LadyT618 replied to kembers's topic in Home Health

    Oh yes, verbal orders can be received from an agent of the physician of course, not necessarily the actual physician. Just make sure it is within that agent's scope to accept and give orders on...
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    Doing follow up visits with no clear orders?

    LadyT618 replied to peaceriver's topic in Home Health

    OMG!!!!!!! "I make it up as I go along"????? Your BS radar is right on point. If at all possible, please shop around for a new employer. This sounds extremely scary. Are you a new nurse or just new to...
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    casemangers: do you call the md every recert?

    LadyT618 replied to kembers's topic in Home Health

    Every 60 days, same rules apply as they did at the start of care....approval of orders must be received prior to proceeding with Plan of Care. Here are some excerpt from the Medicare Policy Benefit...
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    Doing follow up visits with no clear orders?

    LadyT618 replied to peaceriver's topic in Home Health

    How long is new to home health? Is this your first home health agency? Is it a small agency or large agency? How important is education within your agency? I can tell you that the initial referral is...
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    Home Health

    LadyT618 replied to Gracy19's topic in Home Health

    No OASIS Transfer is required since patient was not admitted to the hospital for 24 hours or
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    From home health nursing to hospital nursing

    LadyT618 replied to Goldentea's topic in Home Health

    It most certainly is not a bottom dweller position. It requires MUCH skill to perform well in it. Some states actually do not permit new grads into home health because of the acute care skills and...
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    New to HH

    LadyT618 replied to gemberly's topic in Home Health

    Congratulations! Glad to know it's working out for
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    New to HH

    LadyT618 replied to gemberly's topic in Home Health

    There's no telling how often you will be called at minutes to 5 to go see a patient since you're on the clock til 5. However, like you said and know, you must be available. Like I used to tell my...
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    Home Health documentation/corrections obligation

    LadyT618 replied to oh2204's topic in Home Health

    Agree with Salvadordolly! You've completed your obligation. If they had issue with you, should have been brought up at time of your exit. How long will they keep up with this....1 year from now, 2...
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    Update on fraudulent visits

    LadyT618 replied to salvadordolly's topic in Home Health

    UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! Kudos to you for your most thorough investigation!!! Why do folks believe they can get awy with this stuff??
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    Medication reconciliation/orders

    LadyT618 replied to KelRN215's topic in Home Health

    Sounds like the MD needs to be educated on the requirements of the 485 and what goes on it.The meds listed are not going to necessarily be prescribed by him/her; it represents ALL the meds being taken...
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    New to home health... lots of specific questions.

    LadyT618 replied to godiva's topic in Home Health

    I have attempted to answer your questions below (immediately after each question)....key is to document your efforts to change the situation and document all thatyou have done. In the end if it's not...