Tampa121

Tampa121

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  1. Point system for FT

    Tampa121 posted a topic in Home Health

    I am FT salaried HH RN. BUT, Administrator and DON told me after I had been working there 2 weeks if I don't make 30 points q week, I have to see scheduled pts. on weekends. Have you heard of this? I...

  2. FL RN needs to learn Spanish

    Tampa121 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Does anyone know where I can learn Spanish for Medical Professionals? Thank you for any direction you all can provide me. Community college is too expensive for

  3. Do you miss face to face?

    Tampa121 replied to LevitateMe's topic in Telephone Triage

    I have read articles, stating welcome to the new nursing practice. Insurance driven, of course. We have DOCS in the BOX and now Tele Nurses. Yes, you can do a lot of T/T by phone. My moto: When in...

  4. Leaving Home Health Nursing

    Tampa121 replied to Kcattanp's topic in Home Health

    I didn't renew my ACLS this year, and now am kicking myself in the

  5. Visiting nurse job offer salary?

    Tampa121 replied to daisyRN1's topic in Home Health

    Get the money you feel you need up front, IMO. With MCR cuts who knows where the salaries are going to be in a

  6. Gentiva job offer, but lots of bad reviews from nurses. What do I do?

    Tampa121 replied to midnightrose8504's topic in Home Health

    Well said and extremely truthful! I just left a FT position with a HC company after 6 wks. I was miserable. call pay every 3rd wkend 30.00 a day and no extra pay for wkend visits. And, always Sat. I...

  7. About texting..

    Tampa121 replied to Libby1987's topic in Home Health

    You always provide a wealth of information! I applaud you!

  8. What would you have done?

    Tampa121 replied to chicago_RN's topic in Home Health

    I would most definitely called 911, because she could arrest in family car if they drove her. This way here, she has paramedics to provide CPR if needed. Yes, we cannot force pts to go by...

  9. Free Nursing Continuing Education Programs - 100+ contact hours

    Tampa121 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, Karen, this list is great. I will be taking some of these courses and pass along to my

  10. Accessing central lines/IV starts

    Tampa121 replied to misselena's topic in Home Health

    I agree-always ask for an in person in-service from a trained nurse, NOT YOUTUBE!! Go over it several times, ask questions. I am an RN and have been to IV in-services from pharmacies and IV companies...

  11. Pt's home infested with bed bugs, fleas, etc..

    Tampa121 replied to RN-DC's topic in Home Health

    Hi-yes, I did call MD-and he said he was going to call ER. I documented properly in EMR, including who and when each person was notified, including patient and her brother, who were in agreement with...

  12. Pt's home infested with bed bugs, fleas, etc..

    Tampa121 replied to RN-DC's topic in Home Health

    Yes, you can refuse to see patient if you are per diem. Seeing that the DON placed pt. on hold-is she attempting to problem solve the case. I agree a SW needs to go in, the MD needs to be called and...

  13. Point system for FT

    Tampa121 replied to Tampa121's topic in Home Health

    TY-yes, I agree. Small company in Tampa,FL. One DON, me, and an LPN. Since starting I have squeeked by to get 30, but on my weekend on call, I have seen pts both days, ROC's and SOC's. Plus, no health...

  14. Unrestrained pittbull

    Tampa121 posted a topic in Home Health

    Pt would not restrain pittbull dog 85lbs(barking at me at door). Pt said, "oh he wont hurt you." i wanted to say tell that to my 9 month old son when 1/2 his face was bitten and he was almost mauled!...

  15. Half pay for RN BID Insulin visits daily

    Tampa121 replied to Tampa121's topic in Home Health

    TY NRSKarenRN, Yes, DON told me MCR only gives a lump sum for diagnosis. So, that is why they pay I/2 for both visits-total 35.00 day. She is complicated, confused, lives alone. Her son lives 5...

  16. Half pay for RN BID Insulin visits daily

    Tampa121 posted a topic in Home Health

    Have you guys heard of this one? My agency is paying me 1/2 pay for my snv to an insulin diabetic bid whom i do a full assessment, teaching, call md's, bid fsbs, administer insulin, give her am and pm...

  17. Unrestrained pittbull

    Tampa121 replied to Tampa121's topic in Home Health

    No, I told them I did not abandon him. its a MV per

  18. Unrestrained pittbull

    Tampa121 replied to Tampa121's topic in Home Health

    page 11 on my agency pt. home care booklet-responsibility to provide safe environment for clinician!Pittbull would not allow owner to put him in another room-OMG I'd entice him with his treat if i was...

  19. Unrestrained pittbull

    Tampa121 replied to Tampa121's topic in Home Health

    no but i was put down by ft rn who knows pt and

  20. Unrestrained pittbull

    Tampa121 replied to Tampa121's topic in Home Health

    TYHow true! i doubt if agency will cover me if I entered home. Not to mention how extensive they bite and don't let go!!!Than God I left and agency said we got to cover! Not to mention the ft RN said...

  21. Half pay for RN BID Insulin visits daily

    Tampa121 replied to Tampa121's topic in Home Health

    To me as well TY. I am going to call the Board and anyone else I can think of. 40.00 for 2 vs is not worth it. besides i can't schedule a regular vs b/c I have to see her. plus, if i end my day at...

  22. Documentation woes

    Tampa121 replied to tardis traveler's topic in Home Health

    I do Apical,

  23. breaking down charts

    Tampa121 replied to jbellard03's topic in Home Health

    I, also perform medical record reviews on discharged ptrveys (me-the only nurse) yep-saga continues. Sorry! But, now Administrator tells me to perform MR Audits on our dc pts. It is my understanding...

  24. Undermined by administration

    Tampa121 replied to savoytruffle's topic in Nurse Management

    "When one door closes, another one opens"! You made a great decision-Good luck and you'll be

  25. Failed Medicare Survey

    Tampa121 replied to Tampa121's topic in Home Health

    Yes, a friend he plays pool and fantasy football with, as does the secretary I work with 20 hrs! She complains about being bored! I also found out, the owner lost his bid for the DME company he owned...