hoolahan

hoolahan ASN, RN

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  1. Would you be willing to do this?

    hoolahan replied to nursemaa's topic in General Nursing

    What is the accountability of the shift super? It seems to me like it is easier to call you than to work at the staffing herself. My friend did what you are doing, and was terribly abused for a year...

  2. kissing a pt/ resident

    hoolahan replied to Marti Ann's topic in Men in Nursing

    I only think it would be wrong if he didn't know them. He obviously doen't do this to a new resident he doesn't know, right? What is the harm here? We are talking about one human being brightening...

  3. Thinking of quitting with only 4 months to go because of clinical anxiety

    hoolahan replied to Diane M's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You have gotten great advice above. I can't add to that. What I would suggest is that, if the above measures don't work, see if you can get a Leave of Absence from the program for a few months. In...

  4. allnurses mentioned in AJN and it ain't flattering

    hoolahan replied to actioncat's topic in General Nursing

    I agree Deb, blown totally out of proportion! I am not embarrased in any way by the mention. I don't think it was a poor reflection on allnurses.com or anyone who posts here. This IS America, we have...

  5. I made a huge mistake.. I made up vitals and got caught..

    hoolahan replied to Talk2much555's topic in General Nursing

    I have no sympathy for you whatsoever. Those patient's are being treated based on your falsifications. What if someone had a stroke because you didn't find out their BP was sky high, but you charted a...

  6. Question about Conscious Sedation...

    hoolahan posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I had a lumpectomy last week at an outpt surgi-center. All went well. I didn't want to be a pain-in-the-A, so I did not pester the AO w questions about what meds I would have. He had explained to me,...

  7. Question about Conscious Sedation...

    hoolahan replied to hoolahan's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I guess it does depend on the person. I am usually pretty sensitive to meds, tylenol wipes me out. (Cheap date.) I guess it is more the surgery than the CS. That has to be gone by now. I need to eat...

  8. Non smoker working in a smoker's home

    hoolahan replied to vermonthiker's topic in Home Health

    I'd get my doctor to write me a note stating that you are not allowed to work in homes of smokers due to ______ condition. I personally have never asked a pt not to smoke while in their home. I just...

  9. home health definition

    hoolahan replied to Merleyvonne's topic in Home Health

    "The purpose of home health care is to provide the support, treatment, and information that caregivers and patients need to successfully manage their healthcare needs at home. The home health nurse's...

  10. Quit or be fired?

    hoolahan replied to javanurse2000's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry I only read the first page of replies. My feeling is this. You are a mother first, and a nurse second. Only you know the capabilities of your own children. If your gut is telling you they should...

  11. Paraplegic wants to do own in and out cath

    hoolahan replied to nursesearl's topic in Home Health

    http://www.brucemedical.com/ab10001.html I found this little gizmo while doing some research for you, sounds like it may be a help for this

  12. Paraplegic wants to do own in and out cath

    hoolahan replied to nursesearl's topic in Home Health

    Wish I had some for you. I haven't had to teach this skill much and have usually had males or folks who had sensation. You can check with the WOCN, or multiple sclerosis organizations, they have have...

  13. Questions regarding in home infusions for non homebound pt.

    hoolahan replied to curleysue's topic in Home Health

    If it is cheaper for your insurance to have you do this at home, they will be agreeable. We have taught people to be independent in their home infusions. The pjarmacy delivers supplies to your home,...

  14. artifical nails off..angry nurse

    hoolahan replied to Lady Sapphire's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    http://www.evitamins.com/product.asp?pid=1080&brand=Natrol Is this the stuff ren? I am not willing to give up my One-A-Day Weight Smart vitamin, it really has helped me to have more energy and...

  15. artifical nails off..angry nurse

    hoolahan replied to Lady Sapphire's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Well, I picked up the aquafor, and I was dissappointed. I mean it is wonderful, but so greasy!!! It is something you could only use at night. I need something I can use throughout the day as well. I'm...

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

    hoolahan replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health

    Thanks CurlySue, your day is indeed very intersting. I look forward to more of your posts. I don't think you broke any confidentiality any more than any of us have. One thing I do often, is change the...

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

    hoolahan replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health

    OMG Karen!! 500 referrals!!!! You know what, let them go ahead and refer to a competitor, when one agency is like this, they all are, and I bet they will also have a delay, but they may not have the...

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

    hoolahan replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health

    I don't see any reason why you should expect new grad pay. You have 25 years experience. You only need to be honest and say it's been X years since I have inserted a foley, and they will send you out...

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

    hoolahan replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health

    Hi Kristi, not quite sure I am getting your question, but, I can tell you that most of the psych nurses in home health, that I have worked with, are also responsible for the med-surg component of the...

  20. artifical nails off..angry nurse

    hoolahan replied to Lady Sapphire's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    As a licensed nail tech, I can tell you, we are trained in doing both acrylics and gels. Gels are simply another type of artificial nail and are subject to the same lifting and bacterial problems that...

  21. Home Care Security

    hoolahan replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Home Health

    thanks karen. in my area, we have an increased presence of gangs, unlike the days of old, when you were safe in the city in the early morning, now, they seem to do shift work, are present on every...

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

    hoolahan replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health

    Tomskatt, thanks for that, it was my intention, and it has just taken off, and I am so glad. I hope you find what you are looking for. Kasey, I agree with Alintanurse, it is best to have some hospital...

  23. HH regulations

    hoolahan replied to lossforimagination's topic in Home Health

    If they spent as much time as it would take to orient you to all the nuances of insurances, you'd be on orientation forever. It changes very often as well. The regs can be complicated, not clear cut,...

  24. Do Agencies have copies of Educational materials?

    hoolahan replied to DaSuperRN's topic in Home Health

    Maybe she was afraid her posts could be linked to her/her agency and so afraid of getting into a bind at work?? Or with pt's family if they ever found these posts? Just a

  25. Intake RN

    hoolahan replied to pmbrn22's topic in Home Health

    Hi Paula, I did some PT intake as a weekend super, I did intake on Fridays, then with another agency, I filled in for those on vacation, manager meetings, etc..., I did a lot of OT in intake. Karen is...