RubyRN,CHPN

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  1. PT/INR instant results? Accurate?

    RubyRN,CHPN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Home Health

    In addition to using the Hemosense Meter for regular use in my home health practice, I am an area trainer for Alere Medical who is a supplier of Hemosense Meters as well as Coagucheck. Please refer to...

  2. Computer HH nurses

    RubyRN,CHPN replied to twokidsmom,rn's topic in Home Health

    I've never used a portable printer for my field device while in the field. We print med lists at the office in the morning before we schedule visits. For patient teaching we have preprinted...

  3. venipuncture supplies, home lab draws

    RubyRN,CHPN replied to hhrnohio's topic in Home Health

    I have a Rubbermaid plastic fishing tackle box that is about 15 years old. It is tall enough to keep a small sharps container on one side, a small supply of lab bags, a handful of butterflies, a few...

  4. getting "gifts" from patient every other day

    RubyRN,CHPN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

  5. Med/Surg or ER Experience?

    RubyRN,CHPN replied to delerben's topic in Home Health

    Definately med surg experience is preferred for home health over ER, especially for a new grad. This will serve you well for foundation of nursing skills to build on including assessment and other...

  6. DNR POLST not signed by conservator, signed by MD

    RubyRN,CHPN replied to Loving.Very.Nice's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In our state a POLST is a form published by the Dept. of Health. It is different than a living will or advance directive. Another source of information may be found from your Dept. of

  7. Nurses pay compare to Female

    RubyRN,CHPN replied to Chris NS's topic in Men in Nursing

    Personally would never even consider working for an organization who would take such a bold injustice than to pay differently for equal work based on

  8. New QA nurse in home health

    RubyRN,CHPN replied to moskalyn's topic in Home Health

    That much better explains the situation, not a true QA position but more like a CYA position for them. Sounds like they were way out of compliance and looking for someone to straighten things out or...

  9. Anyone ever worked for Rx Crossroads as a contract RN?

    RubyRN,CHPN replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone....anyone getting referrals from Rx Crossroads or know what their current status

  10. New QA nurse in home health

    RubyRN,CHPN replied to moskalyn's topic in Home Health

    In my state the LPN can write the order but requires an RN Cosigner. The RN Cosigner is always the LPN's clinical manager at our agency. We do have a LPN office nurse who will follow up on our...

  11. HH Questions for Interested Nurse ...

    RubyRN,CHPN replied to delerben's topic in Home Health

    I work for a hospital based home health agency in a larger community. There is definately a need for experienced committed nurses in home health, psych/mental health appears to be a plus. I work 10...

  12. Does HH just have to practice foley incertion?

    RubyRN,CHPN replied to 10ACGIRL's topic in Home Health

    You have got to be

  13. Horizon Homecare MobileCare-GPS TRACKING

    RubyRN,CHPN replied to RN1263's topic in Home Health

    Carwin, being an exemplary employee you probably aren't being one watched. Therefore, they probably wouldn't be looking for you in the ditch. It would probably be the snow plow in the spring that...

  14. Unconventional Jobs for new-grad

    RubyRN,CHPN replied to Laura44's topic in Washington Nursing

    Nice regional rural-ish hospital in Wenatchee close to mountains, ski resorts, gets snow, etc. Very warm summers with plenty of outdoor activities. Not really in the desert area. Lots of trees, lakes,...

  15. Horizon Homecare MobileCare-GPS TRACKING

    RubyRN,CHPN replied to RN1263's topic in Home Health

    We use Mckesson software on our mini laptops which have I believe about a 10 inch screen. Because is it is an intergrated assessment tools for SOC's, ROC's, RC's it looks like their paper forms if you...

  16. How far will you drive between visits?

    RubyRN,CHPN replied to erroridiot's topic in Home Health

    No, not necessarily. My agency has 50 mile=1 pt. productivity weight and has the region set up by teams. Some of the nurses that go way out in the boonies only see 3-4 pt's. in an eight our day and...

  17. Is it possible to be able to see 8-10 patients a day?

    RubyRN,CHPN replied to UFEDRN's topic in Home Health

    I would figure on driving an average of 20 minutes between pt's. for even a well organized agency. I would figure in town at least 7 visits a day for an 8 - 10 hour day with the ability to get your...

  18. Looking for info on well run agencies

    RubyRN,CHPN replied to Capco56's topic in Home Health

    I have worked for both a hospital based home health agency and a free standing agency. The free standing agency allowed the CM's to do there own scheduling with a lead intake nurse adding an...

  19. Can your employer call you back after you called off sick and demand you come in??

    RubyRN,CHPN replied to princessnurse1's topic in General Nursing

    As a nurse, I find it horribly irresponsible to ask sick people to come to work. Just bad

  20. Inappropriate Manager

    RubyRN,CHPN replied to KittyLovinRN's topic in General Nursing

    The issue regarding masturbation is just inappropriate and sexual harrassment. I would take it to HR and see if your organization (corporate) has a reporting line. I would also be reporting the...

  21. Career future for the home health nurse

    RubyRN,CHPN replied to JeanettePNP's topic in Home Health

    Caryrey02, you wrote " Eventually I wanna go to a hospital and get my masters degre but you gotta start from the bottom to get to the top ;-)" I hope that you weren't implying that working in home...

  22. Career future for the home health nurse

    RubyRN,CHPN replied to JeanettePNP's topic in Home Health

    I personally cannot recommendthe environment of intermitant home health nursing visits for a new grad unless your hiring agency is going to provide you with a very lengthy orientation and...

  23. Does anyone know about the company EDS?

    RubyRN,CHPN replied to Katria's topic in General Nursing

    What do they do? What do the initials stand

  24. Have you ever been audited?

    RubyRN,CHPN replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Changes are coming in WA. I heard as of 10/11/2010 they are going to start requiring 45 CEUs over a 3 year period to maintain licensure along with proof of hours worked of 540 hour minimum. The...

  25. Have you ever been audited?

    RubyRN,CHPN replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Changes are coming in WA. I heard as of 10/11/2010 they are going to start requiring 45 CEUs over a 3 year period to maintain licensure along with proof of hours worked of 540 hour minimum. The...