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    Why are RN's not drawn to HH? Only LPN's?

    jenrninmi replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Home Health

    Visiting Nurses Association. I believe they are all over the country. This particular branch, however, is owned by the hospital I used to work for. This company is union too, (the hospital is not)....
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    Why are RN's not drawn to HH? Only LPN's?

    jenrninmi replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Home Health

    We are paid while we are doing paperwork at the office, or at home. We're paid while we are on call too. I wouldn't do it for 10/hr either. That's rediculous! We're paid anywhere from 21-30/hr and are...
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    Title of "BSN" on badge?

    jenrninmi replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    11 years ago, I didn't even know you could become an RN without a BS. I guess it depends on where you
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    Title of "BSN" on badge?

    jenrninmi replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    Yes there are. I believe there are many. Not in my state
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    I got a Job today in Home Health!

    jenrninmi replied to newflgrad's topic in Home Health

    Congratulations! I hope you love
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    Success Stories?? Any Positive experiences?

    jenrninmi replied to sumdae's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm happy! I liked it in the hospital and now I like home
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    New to Home Health....any tips or advice?

    jenrninmi replied to jkaee's topic in Home Health

    I'm a HH nurse for 1 1/2 weeks now. LOL! I had my first independent visit today and absolutely loved it! I got lost though - which is not unusual for me. lol! My agency covers 6 counties, so I...
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    Why are RN's not drawn to HH? Only LPN's?

    jenrninmi replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Home Health

    It's not that way at my agency. We have I believe 30 RN's, maybe more, not sure as I'm new and only have 2 LPNs. Sorry I can't
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    LPN Salary

    jenrninmi replied to Sirena922's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I e-mailed
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    burn out

    jenrninmi replied to janetrette's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh my Lord! I couldn't and wouldn't do it. Good
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    I passed my boards today!

    jenrninmi replied to alpine76's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good luck to you! I worked 9 months in Neuro/Trauma - which really, I enjoyed quite a bit, but I worked 3rd shift 7p-7:30a 3 nights a week and it really started to become difficult with my family...
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    Float policy?

    jenrninmi replied to natsfanrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think for us on my floor (Neuro/Trauma - when I was in the hospital) it was after 4 months. But truth is, it was extrememly rare that we would ever be pulled to another floor. Instead, we had...
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    Lap tops and Phones..This is too much

    jenrninmi replied to onconurseRT's topic in General Nursing

    I just left hospital nursing, but we had the phones too. I couldn't imagine working without it though. It was a 47 bed unit and we were able to answer call lights and answer calls from docs outside...
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    I passed my boards today!

    jenrninmi replied to alpine76's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations! Where are you
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    Frustrating night with docs : /

    jenrninmi replied to stn2003's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You're making me miss acute care! That pretty much sounds like a typical evening on my floor (neuro/trauma). I've just started homecare this week. I don't think it will be as stressful, but I hope I...
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    LPN WAGES in MI

    jenrninmi replied to lpn79's topic in Michigan Nursing

    What hospital are you talking about? It's sure not in the Grand Rapids area. As an RN, we are started off a couple of dollars less. We have lower cost of living than the east side though and it's much...
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    Finally a member! Need some advice

    jenrninmi replied to RN112's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just want to hug you! I think starting part time is a great idea! Take it slow...and know we're here for you to
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    Michigan wages

    jenrninmi replied to jenni82104's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Sprectrum Health in Grand Rapids is non -unionized and pays about the
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    Question to Michigan nurses

    jenrninmi replied to jenni82104's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I'm happy as a nurse in MI. I've never had to work mandatory overtime (although I've only been a nurse for 9 months). lol. I live in the Grand Rapids
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    Possible Interview tomorrow for Home Health

    jenrninmi replied to suehp's topic in Home Health

    How did it go,
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    When do you start feeling like a RN

    jenrninmi replied to HyperRNRachel's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I actually started feeling like an RN when I received my license. I love, love, love being a nurse and have from the very begining. I see it in my patients' eyes that they are happy to have me as...
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    I made a med error!! (Long)

    jenrninmi replied to rn-n- 2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You did great job in handiling the situation (informing the physician
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    Perfect job for me

    jenrninmi replied to JentheRN05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'll keep you updated! I start next
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    Perfect job for me

    jenrninmi replied to JentheRN05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good for you! I also will soon be working days with no weekends or holidays, no late nights. I've been hired for home health. I also have the same insurance and benefits (also same pay), as my...
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    Perfect job for me

    jenrninmi replied to JentheRN05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What area of nursing are you