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Tangobango those hours sound great. That sounds like just what I want. Can I ask what agencies would you recommend?

Hey everyone, I am an RN with 2 years experience. 1.5 years on a Progressive Care/Telemetry unit and currently 6 months in a Trauma ICU but I'm considering leaving ICU for home health care. I really like my current job but the pay is not great, it's night shift, and the schedule is not very flexible. I think I would really enjoy the autonomy of Home Health. I have a bit of an idea of what it will be like because I worked as a home health aid for a bit during nursing school and I was able to spend a day with a Hospice home health nurse and observe her job but I still have some questions. 1. Does anyone know what the pay is like in Florida? 2. Can you make your own schedule and can you work 12 hour shifts? 3. Can you home health nurses describe a typical day to me? 4. I see people posting that they have their own thermometers etc that they carry with them. Am I going to have to buy my own supplies like that? Shouldn't patients have supplies in their home? What if they need wound care? Are there supplies I'll be expected to carry (i.e. gloves) or are these in the home already?

Hey Everyone, I've been a reader of this site for about 4 years now and I've learned so much from all of you experienced nurses. I've been a Registered Nurse for a year and a half working on a Telemetry floor. My dream has always been to work in an ICU. I knew before I ever graduated that ICU was all I wanted and was so sad when I couldn't get in right out of school. Anyway, I took what I could get, worked hard, and I've now been offered a position in a Trauma ICU at a major hospital right next to my house! I couldn't be more excited. I also couldn't be more nervous! I want to succeed and be the best nurse I can which leads me to the reason for my post. I was hoping you more experienced nurses could offer some advice, tips, tricks, and information on things I should read up on before starting. Meds, drips, assessment tips? Thank you in advance :redbeathe