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paradiseboundRN

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  1. Here is an example of a clincal finding narrative for SOC

    paradiseboundRN posted a topic in Home Health

    I read a lot of posts asking for help with a narrative so here is an example for a SOC PATIENT IS 78 Y/O FEMALE POST HOSPITALIZATION FOR EXAC OF COPD. INDEPENDENT PRIOR TO HOSPITAL PMH: COPD, CAD,...

  2. The reality is home health care is where the jobs are.

    paradiseboundRN posted a topic in Home Health

    This is the new reality. Medicare wants patients out of the hospital as soon as possible and does not want them readmitted (at least within 30 days). So one of the specialties with the most jobs for...

  3. Staffing agencies for home care in Detroit area?

    paradiseboundRN posted a topic in Home Health

    I'm thinking about quitting my Home Care intake job (45 hrs/week, salary blah,blah, blah...) and doing an intensive online RN-BSN program with WGU. The problem is that I can't start the program until...

  4. WGU RN-BSN in 1 1/2 years??

    paradiseboundRN posted a topic in Western Governors University

    I started WGU RN-BSN on 4/1/13. I spoke with my mentor last night to set up my courses for my first term and she said that it will be nearly impossible for me to graduate in 6 months and 1 1/2 years...

  5. WGU writes: RN-BSN in 6 months is a rumor, not do-able

    paradiseboundRN posted a topic in Western Governors University

    Here is a quote from the BSN community site mentor: "Hi everyone! I know that there have been some rumors about finishing the RN-BSN program in 6 months, and I wanted to clear up those rumors. A 6...

  6. Beware of what you read about how much time to complete RN-BSN

    paradiseboundRN posted a topic in Western Governors University

    I started the RN-BSN program 4/1/13. One of the reasons that I chose WGU was reading the posts about how fast the program could be completed. Well, I want to clarify that for those of you that are...

  7. Beware of what you read about how much time to complete RN-BSN

    paradiseboundRN replied to paradiseboundRN's topic in Western Governors University

    Congrats! But you have to agree that many posts are from students that already have a bachelors degree or took the program over a year

  8. WGU won't accept per diem nurses

    paradiseboundRN replied to MommyandRN's topic in Western Governors University

    That sucks, I have also worked most of my career per diem for the same reasons. I'm a current RN/BSN student. I wasn't asked much about my employment except that I needed to send a resume. Don't...

  9. Health Assessment Class

    paradiseboundRN replied to travelovingnurse's topic in Western Governors University

    First of all, the pre-assessment is much worse than the objective assessment, so don't get discouraged by that. The preassement was written by the school? and the objective test was written by the NLN...

  10. WGU's New MSN curriculum

    paradiseboundRN replied to LoneStar1908's topic in Western Governors University

    Here is some info if you are currently in the RN-BSN program and may want to switch. I'm currently in the RN-BSN program and was considering the MSN education track before these changes. I called my...

  11. Why are there no nursing jobs available for new grads? What is going on??

    paradiseboundRN replied to vab229's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think what you are really asking is why are there no HOSPITAL jobs available? When I started nursing school in 1997, they best information they gave us was "when you graduate, there will not be jobs...

  12. Advice on HH Books, Gadgets, and More!!!

    paradiseboundRN replied to RN4life08's topic in Home Health

    Here is some of the stuff I used, if your agency does not supply them: 1. pill boxes at the dollar store to use in a pinch 2. a fast electronic thermometer at the drug store or a tympanic one if your...

  13. Wondering about books

    paradiseboundRN replied to schnookimz's topic in Western Governors University

    I really don't like reading extensively on a computer. Therefore, before I start the class, I go online to Amazon.com and look for a used version of the textbook for the class. So far, I have been...

  14. So confused about SOC?

    paradiseboundRN replied to Malina9559's topic in Home Health

    If you are working a weekend, call on Monday morning to get orders. Call the doctor that is going to sign the 485, which is either the doctor that signed the original order from the hospital or the...

  15. Iphone Apps for Home Health

    paradiseboundRN replied to NursefromMarrs's topic in Home Health

    Epocrates is the best drug app around. Its so good I can't believe its

  16. Help I have a HH interview this Friday

    paradiseboundRN replied to RN4life08's topic in Home Health

    There are many HH agencies out there. You need to decide if this is the one you want to work for. Here are some questions that you should ask. Try to remember, you are interviewing them too! Is this...

  17. Are all home care agencies a disorganized mess??

    paradiseboundRN replied to starcandy's topic in Home Health

    oh yes, many HHA's are a mess! But thank goodness there are so many agencies out there to choice from. There is no reason to stay with a bad one. I do know changing jobs frequently takes a toll on the...

  18. CHF and weights

    paradiseboundRN replied to psugarland's topic in Home Health

    You can measure calves/ankles/feet as long as the nurses all agree on how to measure. For example, if you are going to measure calves, how many centimeters from the knee or the foot? If you can agree...

  19. Baylor Opinion

    paradiseboundRN replied to bshaw96's topic in Home Health

    What is a Baylor position? I've been 11 yrs in home care and have not heard of

  20. New grad & home health?!

    paradiseboundRN replied to rehric00's topic in Home Health

    This topic has been talked about a lot. Check the

  21. What do you do if a patient needs to go to the hospital?

    paradiseboundRN replied to Malina9559's topic in Home Health

    If they absolutely refused to go now, then I would call the doctor to let him know about the refusal and the possibility of the patient going later. ALWAYS call the doctor in these situations! Then, I...

  22. WGU transcript evaluation appeal

    paradiseboundRN replied to Chechy's topic in Western Governors University

    Both my husband and I tried to appeal, no

  23. WGU RN-BSN in 1 1/2 years??

    paradiseboundRN replied to paradiseboundRN's topic in Western Governors University

    I don't know anything about that. I think you messaged the wrong

  24. Thinking of giving up school nursing position for Home Health... need advice

    paradiseboundRN replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Home Health

    First of all, if your interested in a flexible RN-BSN program with affordable tuition, check out Western Governors University. I have been in home care for 11+ years. There was only a handful of...

  25. Is WGU just another money muncher?

    paradiseboundRN replied to rayskat's topic in Western Governors University

    Personally, if I had to take all that stuff again, I wouldn't do it! I would go into another less stressful, field! It wouldn't be worth it for