shondaRN

I would like to hear from nurses that have completed either RN to BSN at Linfield (Portland) and OSHU. Anyone do it online? What is the cost? Thank you. Shonda

I'm interested in working as a case manager at BCBS. I applied to the position. I'm curious what your experiences have been. Also, is there a transfer option to work at home. I have less than one year of home health care case manager, but I have ...

Doesn't that equal to about 12.50 an hour?? You are worth more than that! The salary is not enough for a RN. What state are you in?

Hello Everyone, I'm interested in hearing from everyone. I would like to know where you are working and how long your orientation is/was. How many OASIS assessments did you complete with someone before you were on your own? Did anyone ask for more ...

This question is for the RN case managers that are paid by hour vs. per visit. How does your home health agency work in mileage with productivity? The company I was working for said, "30 miles equals about one hour of time or one point". In the be...

Hello Everyone- I'm seriously considering getting my Master's, but I am still debating on the specialty. I am really interested to hear if anyone has specialized in Mental Health, Community Health, or Geriatrics. I want to learn more about these ar...

I agree 20 visits a week is not PRN.

Thanks for your response. I've submitted a application for a nonprofit agency in the area. Now I know what to look for in a home health agency.:)

Thank you! It is a beautiful place to live, and I love it here. :redpinkhe

I'm new to home health, but I do know that not all agencies are for profit. There may be fewer, but they are out there! In fact, I just applied to one in Portland,OR. Luckily Oregon has a nurses' union that is involved with some of the home health a...

I graduated in 2001 at the age of 21. I was the youngest in my graduating class. It seems like eons ago.

I'm curious. What agency did you work for? Thanks.

You mentioned you do want to do any overtime. I can totally relate. But I was wondering if your employer ever gives you more patients than you can handle in 8 hours. It sounds like you have a great job! :nurse:

You hit it right on the mark!

To answer if FMLA will cover a leave of abscence. The answer is YES! I needed 2 weeks off for anxiety issues and knew I would need to be covered by FMLA to keep my job. I recognized the fact that I needed a medication adjustment to practice safely...

Looks like it has been over a month since the last reply...This has been a very encouraging post! I've enjoyed it. It would be awesome if it could keep going.:)

:)I would love to know some tips on effective time management. How long do you allow for each visit? Do you complete your work in the home or at your home? Do you have to go into an office or do you work from home? Thanks! Shonda

That's unbelievable! $11.00? Which state do you work in? Shonda

To everyone that replied to my question where do you work? What is the name of your company?

berube- I do love home health case management! I loved the area I worked in; I got to see Mt.Hood almost everyday. The area is breathtaking. I found my niche in nursing, but now I'm on to search for a better company. I know they exist; our union r...

Erroridiot: I consider myself a very hard worker. I was able to work here for 8 months; I had been looking for work for the last month. Something happened that broke the camel's back. There was such a buildup of crap I was experiencing that I actu...

Isabelle- Home health agencies are not open to unions, but the Amedisys I work for is part of the Oregon Nurses Association. They took over an agency that was unionized. And thank God or it would be worse! Unfortunately nurses leave so quickly ther...

I agree with you on this one!

1. How do you determine the homebound status for the homeless?? 2. What if you had a patient that lived in a motel at night, checked out during the day, and then lived in his car? I'm new in home health. What do you think? The skilled need is wou...

Time management classes!