Blackheartednurse

Blackheartednurse

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  1. Dipyridamole,what is the true purpose of this drug?!

    Blackheartednurse replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in Patient Medications

    Yeah I arleady did check with my drug book-I have not admitted this patient,she was given to me.I also read in the drug book that this drug is commonly prescribed for angina ( I will ask my patient if...

  2. Home health as first job?

    Blackheartednurse replied to wifeandmomoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    I recently started to work as a home health nurse..I'm an old new grad of 2009..I believe that it all depends on a particular agency..Like my boss started me slowly.I have only 3 pts right now.Most...

  3. So I'm unemployed. I have applied at several places to no avail.

    Blackheartednurse replied to bonnie west's topic in General Nursing

    Luckily,my mom's friend knew an agency that welcomes nurses...Usually they want one year experience but they gave me a chance,they liked the fact I'm fluent in another language.I like it so far.Right...

  4. So I'm unemployed. I have applied at several places to no avail.

    Blackheartednurse replied to bonnie west's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an old new grad (all the way from 2009) and I was faced with similar situation,except I dont have your experience..I couldnt find a hospital job in my home state so I signed up with a home health...

  5. Help me with Braden Scale

    Blackheartednurse posted a topic in Home Health

    I found that I dont have too much problem with completing the Oasis Comprehensive Nursing Assesment (more or less) except for the braden scale..How do I determine which homebound pt is at risk for for...

  6. Help with Braden Scale

    Blackheartednurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I started to do admissions on my own (I work home health care) I dont have too much problem with completing the nursing assement documentation but I found myself struggling with documenting Braden...

  7. Help with Braden Scale

    Blackheartednurse replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks.

  8. Help with Braden Scale

    Blackheartednurse replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    So can they be like not at all at risk for pressure ulcers even though they are older?! I noticed that a nurse who trained me marked on Oasis that a diabetic pt (who we admitted) was not at risk for...

  9. Where does the public get the idea that nurses make a ton of money?

    Blackheartednurse replied to edogs334's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And how much is that,do you mind to share? Nurses who make good money also have tons of experience.They dont pay you for nothing,and they

  10. Where does the public get the idea that nurses make a ton of money?

    Blackheartednurse replied to edogs334's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That is you find a job,market is very hard for nurses these days unless you dont mind moving to some rural,god-forsaken middle of nowhere-but there you most likely wont be making big bucks since pay...

  11. Why are some nurses so rude to students?

    Blackheartednurse replied to kayty2339's topic in General Nursing

    There are many reasons for this occurance.I guess some are burned out,some dont like to teach students,some wants to focus on their job...it sucks to be a nursing student and rely on the mood of a...

  12. Physical exam for pressure ulcers with people without risk factors

    Blackheartednurse replied to 4treasures's topic in General Nursing

    Heh,I work in the home health and when I go into the patient's house they usually are wearing regular cloths..Should I asked them to strip>? I usually just try to assess like heels,sacrum and...

  13. How do the homehealth agencies get their patients??

    Blackheartednurse posted a topic in Home Health

    Just

  14. Is Nursing a really difficult course to take?

    Blackheartednurse replied to ice2012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You have to study a lot but the courses itself are not super

  15. my first homehealth pt admission

    Blackheartednurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Any tips,words of

  16. Skilled nursing visits & preemies - how many visits?

    Blackheartednurse replied to JNogueira95's topic in General Nursing

    I'm new to home health care as well.I just finished training and landed my first pt.my boss told me that according to the agency policy we are required to see pta once a week for 9 weeks,then...

  17. Home Nurse Technology Challenges

    Blackheartednurse replied to Greg1680's topic in General Nursing

    I would say access to pt information. When you have a new admit you sorta go to their home totally green and not knowing anything about

  18. Home Health Teaching Guides-HELP!!

    Blackheartednurse replied to RNRutRO's topic in Home Health

    Thank you very much lpn181,my first patient is diabetic,I will give her some of this material about

  19. How do the homehealth agencies get their patients??

    Blackheartednurse replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in Home Health

    ok so when i call a certain patient to schedule the "first" visit what do i say if they ask how did you find out i need a nursing care or what should i in general...like for an example "hi i'm a nurse...

  20. Attractive nurses in danger?!

    Blackheartednurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    So today I had the first day of my training for a home-health RN position...i wore a professional cloths-pale pink blouse and an elegant pants.From the get-go the nurse who was my preceptor for the...

  21. Attractive nurses in danger?!

    Blackheartednurse replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    How did she

  22. Attractive nurses in danger?!

    Blackheartednurse replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I dont Ruby likes to eat new

  23. Attractive nurses in danger?!

    Blackheartednurse replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I never said that beauty is very important.Yes it it an nice extra attribute and just because I'm speaking about does not mean I'm vain,I'm far from it,otherwise I wouldnt be a nurse right? Beauty is...

  24. Attractive nurses in danger?!

    Blackheartednurse replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    That is comforting to

  25. Attractive nurses in danger?!

    Blackheartednurse replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    If I wanted to be a hooker i wouldnt be a