Sarahtonin

Sarahtonin specializes in Home Health; Family Practice Clinic.

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1. Fired from job I was not hired for

   Sarahtonin replied to BabaLouRN's topic in Home Health

   So sorry to hear what you're going through, and best of luck. Keep your head up. Repeat a positive mantra to yourself- "I am a qualified and smart nurse. I WILL find a job. They DO exist. I was not...

2. Brand New Nurse in Home Health: Can you really gain experience?

   Sarahtonin replied to bree*'s topic in Home Health

   I started doing home health with only 3 months experience. AND my experience was in a nursing home, so I wasn't doing much other than passing meds & charting. I found home health to be challenging...

3. venipuncture supplies, home lab draws

   Sarahtonin replied to hhrnohio's topic in Home Health

   I have 3 bags: -computer bag for laptop -vitals bag: BP cuff, pulse ox, stethoscope, thermometer, glucometer, pen light, measuring tape (for wounds), scissors, alcohol pads -blood bag (very large...

4. New Grad in Home Health

   Sarahtonin replied to pemoRN's topic in Home Health

   As a new grad, I got a job in a nursing home working 3-11pm. I didn't like anything about this job (other than some of my very sweet patients, but it wasn't for me). I only lasted 3 months, then...

5. Luzerne CC LPN-to-RN program

   Sarahtonin posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   I'm considering the Luzerne County Community College LPN-to-RN program (Nanticoke, PA). It's known for being really though (think it's the 2nd or 3rd best program in the state or something). I wonder...

6. 2010 LPN/LVN hourly wage

   Sarahtonin replied to anonymous1919's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   2 recent jobs I've had: $15/hr + $1/hr shift differential - long term care $19/hr - home health A friend of mine who's also an LPN works in a pediatric MD office making $14/hr In Pennsylvania, by the...

7. LPN-to-RN opinions

   Sarahtonin posted a topic in LPN to RN

   Hi fellow LPNs!!! :heartbeat I'm currently working in home health & really love it. However, there have been some internal company issues lately that might be forcing me to leave my job. Whenever...

8. Any other LPN's find LTC too much to deal with?

   Sarahtonin replied to cardiacnurse34's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I agree with everything you said about LTC. I worked in one only for a few months. I had about 30 seconds for every patient, and I don't think you can give good care under those circumstances. I moved...

9. Obtaining Urine Sample in the Home

   Sarahtonin replied to LuLu2008's topic in Home Health

   I would get a clean catch if possible. Straight cath is probably the best method, but if a patient can urinate on their own, they're going to refuse being cathed for no reason. Not always pleasant...

10. Bayada?

    Sarahtonin posted a topic in Home Health

    I'm currently an LPN with a small, family-owned home health care company which I absolutely loved when I started there last year. However, there have been several unresolved issues (mostly to do with...

11. What's your daily routine? i.e., what time do you see the 1st pt., etc.

    Sarahtonin replied to tinderbox's topic in Home Health

    1. I usually see my first patient at 9am. My agency says we should begin our day at 8, but I've found a lot of patients like later-morning visits as they're just waking up around 8am. 2. I wake up,...

12. Advice for NG starting in HH?

    Sarahtonin replied to JenniferSews's topic in Home Health

    I just started home health a few months ago, only after being a nurse for about 4 months. I was in LTC and fed up with having 31 patients with all their meds, treatments, charting, etc. I totally love...

13. Considering home health and have a few questions.

    Sarahtonin replied to ybstressed's topic in Home Health

    I just started home health about 3 months ago, and I love it! I came from a nursing home where I had 31 patients to myself-- meds, treatments, insulin, everything! With home health, I can BREATHE....

14. Should I try home health?

    Sarahtonin replied to emidianeRN's topic in Home Health

    Hi there, I am a new nurse... very new- just graduated 6 months ago! I currently work in LTC and my case load is ridiculous. Even for an experienced nurse I think it'd be difficult. I have 31...

15. Warning to New Grads

    Sarahtonin replied to Little_Mouse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know how you feel, and thanks for posting this because it's so true! I am a new LPN, just graduated 5 months ago. I also work in LTC. I have 31 patients to myself... treatments, meds, PRNs,...