Blackheartednurse

Blackheartednurse

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  1. Those who get it - get it, Those who don't - Never Will.

    Blackheartednurse replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have a male cousin who says that nursing is the hardest job in the world.My cousin is not a nurse,actually nowhere near any health care field but yet he understand the sweat and blood behind caring...

  2. Does anyone knows any good book on documentation?

    Blackheartednurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I totally suck at writing notes.I never know how to start a note and I always repeat some stuff that I arleady charted,my notes are way to long....Currently I'm reading a book called a complete guide...

  3. Nursing interventions for mentally challenged patients

    Blackheartednurse posted a topic in Home Health

    i have a mentally retarded patient that I go visit once a week (home health nurse).I'm a fairly new nurse and this is my first developmentally delayed patient....I mainly communicate with the patients...

  4. Nursing interventions for mentally challenged patients

    Blackheartednurse replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in Home Health

    Well I just go by what the plan of care signed by MD states which is a Diagnosis: Mental

  5. How to refer to self when writing a nursing note

    Blackheartednurse replied to lashuna1028's topic in General Nursing

    I just write

  6. home health care RN pay (Chicago)

    Blackheartednurse replied to klaudianurse's topic in Home Health

    I'm a new grad too and work for a home health agency.I get paid 50 per visit and 65 for

  7. Who is responsible for paying for an ambulance?

    Blackheartednurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    So let me tell you about a very complex case I had and also I'm a new RN and still learning the ropes of nursing.Ok so I was admitting a new patient (home health) and when I checked his blood pressure...

  8. What do you call the Doc?

    Blackheartednurse replied to Flipper911's topic in General Nursing

    I met a doctor today (haha by accident:)))))) and he was really laid back.After talking to me he shook my hands and said by the way I'm X (he gave me his first name).Very very cool guy and I wish more...

  9. New to nursing but arleady tired of freaking politics.

    Blackheartednurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok so when did the papework became more important than the patient himself? Was I asleep or something? Is it always have been like this that the managers put so much emphasis on papework? Ps.I had a...

  10. Excessive write-ups at work

    Blackheartednurse replied to Little_Mouse's topic in General Nursing

    Heh,I know how you feel I get a lot of "verbal" writes up.I work as a home health nurse and they put a huge emphasis on the paperwork and sometimes I forgot to sign something or make some paperwork...

  11. Welcome to your new job! Lesson #1 Lock up your valuables!

    Blackheartednurse replied to SimonJester's topic in General Nursing

    I work home health and go to different neighboorhoods and some are bad and some good.So I usually leave my handbag in the back of my trunk locked. I run into a lot of "weird" situations.Like today I...

  12. area of nursing in your experience that allows most autonomy?

    Blackheartednurse replied to RN2be2012's topic in General Nursing

    I think home health nursing fits this category.I'm a home health nurse and I'm the one who makes the call as far as the referral to a physical therapist,OT,home health aid or social worker.Basically...

  13. I experienced my first panic attack

    Blackheartednurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a fairly new nurse who recently started a job as a home health nurse.Today I experienced an awful panic attack.I was assigned to a new patient who I was supposed to admit.So when I met my patient...

  14. NG from Illinois interviewing for Methodist hospital tommorow

    Blackheartednurse posted a topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hi to all of the Indiana Nurses! I'm originally from Illinois and I landed an interview for the Methodist Hospital that will take place tommorow. Does anyone works in Methodist Hospital..is this a...

  15. 2 weeks in

    Blackheartednurse replied to twokidsmom,rn's topic in Home Health

    How about working part time in a hospital (like 2 days) and rest in a home health.That is my

  16. Typical Day For A Home Health Nurse | Life of a Nurse

    Blackheartednurse replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health

    :lol2:That happend last friday. 1.So I see my first patient.She lives in a senior building and anyone who wants to get into the building needs a visitor pass.So the lady at the front desk ask for my...

  17. New grad, new to home health - overwelmed

    Blackheartednurse replied to okhhnurse's topic in Home Health

    Wow the pay is very low:( I graduated last year and recently found a job in a home health nursing.I also have patients that are relatively stable (COPD patients,diabetics,CHF,and hypertension) My job...

  18. What To Do When Dating A Co-Worker

    Blackheartednurse replied to bobber's topic in General Nursing

    I have a feeling you are exagerating....seriously.She is beautiful,young and a resident and she can not control herself around you? Makes me wonder how the hell did she finish medical school in the...

  19. Does anyone knows any good OTC anti-fungal foot cream?

    Blackheartednurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a patient who has developed a small fungal infection between the those,the doctor gave me few names of ant-fungal meds that dont need prescription,I was wondering if anyone else knows any good...

  20. Dating someone from within ???

    Blackheartednurse replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    Sure attraction can happen but it is risky (follow you heart though),but nothing can beat a pt who thinks you are in love with

  21. Tired of ppl who says that you are not a real nurse cause you dont work in a hospital

    Blackheartednurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok so yesterday I had a converstation with one of my good friends who is currently studing to be a nurse.She knows I recently started to work as a home health nurse.So yesterday she makes this totally...

  22. What hours do you work?

    Blackheartednurse replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a home health nurse and make my own

  23. Tired of ppl who says that you are not a real nurse cause you dont work in a hospital

    Blackheartednurse replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yep,I also had a caretaker of one of my patients making a comment that the patient doesnt need a home health nurse cause he is fine:rolleyes: and what is my purpose of being there,hmm yeah..mind you...

  24. New Grad Jobs

    Blackheartednurse replied to LoveMyDaughters's topic in General Nursing

    Huh? On my first day of nursing school orientation we were told to work very little and focus on our

  25. How many New Grads from 2009 still don't have jobs?

    Blackheartednurse replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated on May 2009.I recently found a job as a home health nurse.I enjoy being a home health nurse and would like to continue working as one and also I would like to work in a hospital part time...