BillyMae

We use a mars, tx's, vent, task and duties sheets. Just like anywhere else, but each home is different as to style and efficiency. You are trained to the individual home/case.

No good deed goes unpunished.......always hated that saying !! Relates to the work place though.

No, only for WI. but Florida may have their own.

"I also inform my clients that I stay awake on night shift to do my job. I had one client who insisted that the lights be off and he wanted the nurses to sleep. I told him what my responsibilities were and that I intended to follow them. I used...

I stay awake also, but I do know that some cases allow their nurses to snooze if they feel that they can be alert to respond. I could be alert, but feel that if you are being paid, and have chosen to work night shift you should work night shift !! Be...

In WI. RN's make $32.69 per hour from the state Medicaid program, LPN's make around $21.00 I'm not sure on the exact amount. We are self-employed. It's the same whether you care for vent-dependent or non-vent clients. With an agency you are their emp...

If you had a child, wouldn't you somehow check in as well ? When I'm out of town for a couple of days I call my 19 yr. old to check in :)

KlsgZoo, are you a member of PHP ? If so, are you going to the conference Oct. 14th? How long have you been independent ?

I'm an independent RN, certified with the state of WI. Self-employed, vent client's, Medicaid, I work full-time. I find jobs by networking with other independent nurses, the job board on the professional homecare providers website, hospital websites,...

Procedure codes: vent-dependent 99504, non-vent s9123, these are for RN's. It doesn't matter what you do while you are working, as far as charging your hours. This is for WI, possibly national. The professional homecare providers is a really good res...

Alprazolam and White Merlot, :ZZZZZ

My comment regarding lack of intervention skills in the hospital setting is because of the condition that some elderly return to the nursing home in. Having fallen or obtained an open area on their coccyx or heels/elbows. Skin integrity and safety ar...

There is so much that can be learned in LTC, knowledge that is invaluable to a nurse in ANY setting !! Hospital nurses that don't have LTC experience, from my experiences, often lack intervention skills r/t skin integrity, safety, mobility, and psych...

Well, it sounds like you've had no problem with lifting, that is good :) The potty training thing may or may not work, time will tell. And, you are definitely right about doing this over and over, opposed to LTC resident ratio's !! Private-duty isn't...

Hi there, back from vacation :) In my experience, private-duty for a child will make a person strong !! As you get to know the child and how they tend to move, you'll know if it is safe for you to manage. Use good ergonomics, your legs will get stron...

It's nice to work with clients who have a sense of humor, isn't it ?! It certainly makes work more fun, and your client a greater satisfaction with life as they know it.

The 1st visit is so they can see you :) This is what my current clients Mom said, she wants to see what you look like :) Actually, it is a get acquainted meeting to see if both sides are acceptable to work together. You might walk in and say OMG ! I ...

Thinking about it again...from my experience. Apply a thin layer of Nystatin creme, allow that to dry briefly, 30-40 seconds at least, fan it with your hand, then without disturbing the Nystatin...apply barrier creme on top. YES, that is what works b...

Use Nystatin creme.

My thought is that you need to acquire more nursing experience, as a new grad. You won't achieve that taking care of one client. To build your resume, you should want more vast experience, LTC will give you that. Good luck :)

I don't know about other states, but in WI. we, as independent nurses certified with the state, providing private-duty, don't bill Medicare, only Medicaid.

I will send you a few choices of nurse notes, vent and non-vent. I have not billed an insurance company, so I'm no help in that regard :)

Yes, you need an NPI number, but also need to be certified with your state in order to be able to bill your hours to Medicaid. And, just a notebook would NOT cut it in WI. You need a nurses note that covers a full assessment of your client, it is a s...

Sorry that was a different post offering forms, but were for WI. You really need to find a local resource, I am not comfortable advising you about NY requirements. Good luck !!

Hi there, I haven't billed a private insurer, only Medicaid, but I believe that you can. Every state is different, I live in WI. and our website is very user friendly. It has the plan of care form required that the MD must sign, the instructions to c...