LadyT618 MSN, APRN, NP

Home Health, Primary Care

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    Start of care documentation

    LadyT618 replied to starcandy's topic in Home Health

    I'd say 2 to 3 per day TOPS! Anything more is asking too much. In a week, I don't believe in keeping up at this pace unless you are the admit RN and do not perform routine
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    activity and safety documentation and teaching

    LadyT618 replied to Sterlink's topic in Home Health

    Teach on safety in the home, medication teaching.... providing memory is still
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    activity and safety documentation and teaching

    LadyT618 replied to Sterlink's topic in Home Health

    If concerned about patient well being, I'd contact the physician for an order for a MSW eval. Involve caregivers in the plan of
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    Guess It's Official -Long Island College Hospital School of Nursing Is Closed

    LadyT618 replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in New York Nursing

    I found out recently myself as I need official transcripts to apply for licensure via endorsement for a couple states. Instant sadness came over me once I found out. Class of '05! Wonderful...
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    Preceptors for MSN online Educators

    LadyT618 replied to never2kerley's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Check out U of H at Victoria, Sugar Land Campus or Wharton Community College, same campus. They're actually in the same
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    Preceptors for MSN online Educators

    LadyT618 replied to never2kerley's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    WOW!! I feel for you. I didn't move and it took me about 4 months to land a preceptor. I attend Walden online. Actually, in my case, I found one right away but the legal agreement took forever to be...
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    Post Hospital....Orders

    LadyT618 replied to Amelias's topic in Home Health

    Amelias, There in lies your first problem. You should NEVER go out to see a patient, whether it be a SOC or ROC, without an order!! The agency I work for writes hospital hold orders, which include a...
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    How often does the nurse visit ?

    LadyT618 replied to LaRN's topic in Home Health

    Frequencies should be established based on the individual patient's situation. Agencies who cut back based solely on "the cut backs" ought to be ashamed of themselves....unless they are trying to...
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    Do you worry?

    LadyT618 replied to emilysmom,RN's topic in Home Health

    To OP, I assume you are full time because otherwise, why would a PRN nurse do this to themself? Another question is are you on paper or do you document electronically? Additionally, when it comes to...
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    Home Care Survey

    LadyT618 replied to nurse955's topic in Home Health

    I am a DON of an agency in the state of Texas and recently went through our triennial state survey. I know I have heard that the big ticket items are Coordination of Care and Plan of Care. They love...
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    Home Care Survey

    LadyT618 replied to nurse955's topic in Home Health

    I can't tell you how often or how many times I tell my nurses this, but they just don't comprehend. There really is no difference between what a nurse should do or how they should perform their job in...
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    Where can i get wound care certificiate?

    LadyT618 replied to Prado's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    It depends on which certification you desire and are eligible to obtain. There is the WCC, CWS and of course the CWOCN. Depending on your licensure, experience, budget and general interests, would...
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    Which one of these websites is the best to get wound care certificiate?

    LadyT618 replied to Prado's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I completed the WCEI course week before last in Houston, TX and I highly recommend the course. It was thorough enough to prepare to intelligently communicate to peers regarding wounds and all there is...
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    Wound classification?

    LadyT618 replied to Kim, HHRN's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    More information regarding health history would be needed to really hone in on the etiology of this wound. Could be venous insufficiency, could be prolonged CHF exacerbation and/or cellulitis due to...
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    GPA for MSN program

    LadyT618 replied to greenleaf304's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I would think it depends on the individual program. Just my opinion, but I think most would just concentrate on overall
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    Director of Nursing Home Health Agency! HELP!

    LadyT618 replied to kwagner_51's topic in Home Health

    To the OP.... I know it's been over a year since the last posting, but was wondering how the job went as DON. Have a similar opportunity coming up myself.
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    M.S. in Nursing Education @ Walden Univ.

    LadyT618 posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I was just wondering if anyone out there is currently enrolled at Walden University for either the Nursing Education or Nursing Administration program. I am looking to get started September of this...
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    New RN Graduates

    LadyT618 replied to P.Clement's topic in New York Nursing

    Thanks, same to you. You will find something, don't worry. The economy isn't that bad, especially for
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    A question for those of you that began in ICU or CCU

    LadyT618 replied to Guest321574's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In addition to the above questions, they also lood to be sure you have a great academic record, which counts for a lot. I know I remember being asked many behavioral type questions and situational...
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    New RN Graduates

    LadyT618 replied to P.Clement's topic in New York Nursing

    My best advice would be to start sending your resumes to all hospitals you are interested in, look out for hospitals offering special orientation programs in specialties and attend conferences where...
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    M.S. in Nursing Education @ Walden Univ.

    LadyT618 replied to LadyT618's topic in Post Graduate Students

    So far, it is going well. I really can't complain. About halfway thru my first year. Lots of work, but worth it in the
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    M.S. in Nursing Education @ Walden Univ.

    LadyT618 replied to LadyT618's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Here are some items my enrollment advisor sent me to help me write mine when I was starting. Goal Statement Guidelines.pdf Goal Statement Guidelines with
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    Has anyone recieved a phone call for an interview from lichson

    LadyT618 replied to Diana sg's topic in New York Nursing

    I wouldn't dwell on this info too much. I still say keep hole alive and keep calling and inquring. LICH had a tendency of telling one person one thing and the next person another. Maybe they're...
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    Has anyone recieved a phone call for an interview from lichson

    LadyT618 replied to Diana sg's topic in New York Nursing

    My experience wasn't too bad. I enjoyed my time while I was there. Was glad when it was over. My key piece of advice is to be persistent, persistent, persistent!! Bedt of
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    M.S. in Nursing Education @ Walden Univ.

    LadyT618 replied to LadyT618's topic in Post Graduate Students

    That is not true. I'm currently in the program (started January 09) and at the end, you will receive the M.S. Degree in Nursing, with a specialization in Education. They were recently awarded the...