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Hi all, Would you please tell me what some of the physical demands might be for a home health care nurse? Are they different for RN's and LPN's? Is there ever a need for back support? :nurse:Thank you! :redbeathe

I just want to add that you do everything possible to avoid surgery. Try to learn hatha yoga. Do it whenever you can...on breaks, before sleep, upon awakening. Learn breathing stress reducing exercises. Drink lots and lots of purified water. Drink he...

I was just wondering how those hourly paid HH lpns feel about having to keep track of each pt, mile, phone call, chart time, office visit, supply pickup etc...does anyone have trouble with getting their 40 hours in a week? RN's don't have to keep up ...

I've never heard of your model, myself. It sounds intriguing...no case load. It may be something others should look into. Maybe less stressful? My job is like RubyRN's description of her job. Thank you so much for your advice. No, I haven't talked to...

I enjoy my job very much but honestly, I have a history of herniated disk. Right now, after about 100 miles of driving today, I am in pain and too exhausted to chart.I was doing ok in the beginning but now the pain has reared its ugly head and I beli...

Sorry, I thought it was just a lpn thing. I agree with your thinking (i don't care if I get 40 hrs either). Do you have a certain number of pts you have to see every day? sounds like you don't have to do 40 hours but are you full-time? thanks:redbe...

I hope it works out for you. I must prefer being on computer. all that paper stuff just annoys me so I am lucky that way. any way you look at it, it's all WORK! but, i am good on computer so I am happy for now. (now, if I could just get out of my sno...

hello, they may give you all the 'left over' cases now but once you prove yourself and show them that you know your stuff, you will become invaluable to them. Don't sell yourself short. good luck, peace:crying2::redbeathe:redpinkhe:nurse::)

Hi, I agree with Wibobr. Try the PT, yoga, acupuncture. Go to gym and do weight training, no matter how exhausted you are. get a personal trainer who is a PT too. I have one and she is special. I also have osteoporosis, I just found out so I have to ...

Hi HH nurses, What do you look for in the clinical notes from other nurses? What do YOU like to see? Thanks so much!

Hi everyone! Would like to know, if you are a field nurse, can you make up for missed stats? (example: stats are 6 a day, only finished 5 today. Can I make it up the next day or during the week:nurse:? Thanks;)

I don't know...seems like a lot of extra expense. I've been buying a lot of electronics...cell phone bluetooth. Nurses are on the phone way too much, calling or answering people while they are driving. I've bought chargers for my laptop, gps, cell. I...

I have been fortunate enough to be doing "ride alongs" with some great RN's during my orientation (which I am still in). I know how they get reimbursed etc...they keep track of their odometer reading and maybe keep their gas stubs. Of course, they ar...

Yes, you are right. I will be turning in a mileage sheet with the times at each location, the miles etc... But I have also invested time in shopping for and purchasing a GPS, buying $1000 snow tires, printer, paper, ink and other expenses for this jo...

I appreciate your posting this very important issue. I would like to give you my input on the subject. As a LPN, I have been hired to do revisits. I have not worked in home health much but I have worked in many other areas of healthcare. I would like...

ugggh!!! doesn't sound like a day in the park! I'm not a spring chicken (do they use that term anymore??) anyway, it's worth a try, right? If you were in it for 20 years, you must have found some enjoyment?? Thanks for sharing:heartbeat Tell me more ...

Hi all, I'd love to know what your typical day looks like...I'd appreciate any tips:rolleyes: if you are a LPN who does home visits...wound care, ostomies, picc lines... (intermittent nurse) Thanks so much!:heartbeat

:dncgcpd: Thanks for all your great advice! Would love to hear about some of your wound care experience, sometime, but I know you are probably ready for some R&R right about now! Great chatting with you!

I'm glad you told me that (pt's dictating time). I will surely use that information when I start...I would love to to be able to start at 8:30 and stop at 3. You must have been very organized to handle 6-8 in that time period! I suppose the drive bet...

adults...but, I envy you with the kids -- I forgot to ask, what do you mean by you make your own schedule? Thx-

aww, the city of angels? well, that sounds like a big area. I like your hours...you have 3 days off in a roll? great! Do you work in peds, then? Thanks for the encouraging words! You are an angel!

Thanks Raekay, That's what I was hoping to find out...the day in the life of a hh nurse. I appreciate your help. I can imagine it gets lonely but it's not the worst job, right? I understand that the driving can get to you during visits. It probably h...

I'm sorry about your shoulder. I can see how that could happen. You have to be conscious ALL the time! I have been in that situation so I can relate there. I think that everything should be in easy reaching distance. I try not to distract myself whil...

Hi caliotter3, yes, I am aware of the thread. I wanted to hear something from a LPN's perspective...not primarily RN's. Thanks! :redpinkhe

What is it about home health that you don't like? you aren't, obviously, getting the support you need. You can share here and maybe get the feedback you need. Everyone has given you the right advice. Help yourself first and know that we are all here ...