stacey685

To mustlovepoodles: I've done homecare for 16yrs and love the flexibility and the immense appreciation from patients and families. There aren't very many homecare peds nurses in our area, the one I knew did private duty cases when not working intermittent. She liked having the same cases (private duty) so you get to know the pt and family as opposed to intermittent, doing only a few hours a week you may see different pts each day you work depending on case population. Either way, I hope you love homecare! Have you gone out with one of the nurses to see what it's like? We do that, if someone is considering a switch to homecare, going out with someone to observe a few visits can give you a better idea of what you face in the home as opposed to the hospital setting. I'm glad you are feeling better. Depression is the pits, those who haven't been there just don't know, congratulations on your recovery in that area and good luck with homecare. I pray you find the rewarding appreciation you are seeking.

Good question, I know the RN license travels throughout the fifty states. If you are overseas don't you have to apply for a greencard or something? I worked with a nurse from England, she came to the US and practiced here but I'm not sure about the process. Check with your state lisence board. Your nursing school should have all the information... that's where I learned our lisence travels with us throughout the USA. Kudos to the soldier too!

where would you document that you saw someone watching movies at whatever time and place? I can only think of an incident report or similar form. It's very odd that legally they can even name you (and your spouse?) and the legal system accepts that! It's craziness, hang in there.

Thank you, the employer definitely covers their butt first. I never read the information quite this way. Thank you