Susan317

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1. Work Tablet

   Susan317 replied to CLUVRN's topic in Home Health

   I love using the tablet,also love dictating my notes no more lengthy

2. ANNUAL SALARY PAY...not per visit or hourly

   Susan317 replied to RN220's topic in Home Health

   As a Case Manager in RI my base salary is 75,000.00 with benefits ,vacation time,personal days ,sick days, anything above is compensated at per diem rates. SOC 85.00 revist 42.00, oncall 75.00, oh...

3. Normal Saline Question

   Susan317 replied to DLStango's topic in Home Health

   Why would it expire differently in home care, its still 24 hours, don't use it and ask your company to get spray saline or use wound cleanser

4. PICC line dressing change: am I in trouble?

   Susan317 replied to Wheretogo's topic in Home Health

   I'm wondering if you should have changed it all ,doesn't the IV company typically change the dressing. Your job is only to assess the site and inform the IV company of any changes. Unless of course...

5. How many do this?

   Susan317 replied to emilysmom,RN's topic in Home Health

   Or they should a wound clinic nearby to refer their patients to, which is what I

6. Dear People Who CONSTANTLY fax Health 485s

   Susan317 replied to JZ_RN's topic in Home Health

   Our policy is that if the 485 is not received back signed within a week it must be followed up on, and usually that means the MD's office has misplaced the original and asks us to refax a

7. Positioning patient on the table

   Susan317 replied to kim_093089's topic in Operating Room

   Anesthesia has a big role here because they know where they are going to put the injection. Its almost impossible to do this without their

8. New Grad RN starting in OR, any advice?

   Susan317 replied to missb1250's topic in Operating Room

   The pecking order in the OR is very evident as you will soon see. You may be compelled to ask a lot of questions,don't! Learn by observing,ask questions of your preceptor after the case or very...

9. Operating room procedures/meds?

   Susan317 replied to 2bnurse_it's topic in Operating Room

   Please read up on common anesthesia meds propofol,versed, atropine, and the term MAC anesthesia your patient will be

10. Operating room procedures/meds?

    Susan317 replied to 2bnurse_it's topic in Operating Room

    I had one test that asked me knowledge of common anesthesia meds, although OR nurses don't routinely administer these meds you must know what effect they have on your

11. When will people learn NOT to say the "Q" word...

    Susan317 replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That is as bad as saying the A word in the OR,abdominal aortic aneurysm. You can almost bet there will be one coming

12. 60 day summary & home health aide services!

    Susan317 replied to nurse955's topic in Home Health

    A 60 day summary is required by medicaid, that is for patients who are receiving homemaker or cna services, only, no skilled care.It is actually a supervisory visit to be sure that both client and cna...

13. New nice car

    Susan317 replied to tinderbox's topic in Home Health

    I drive a white Mercedes Benz and I've had no problems. Maybe it's my attitude, its just a car. Its my office and I deserve

14. Which homehealth agencies are the best to work for?

    Susan317 replied to Nurse ABC's topic in Home Health

    luvpets I'd like to know how you do on the test if you don't

15. Which homehealth agencies are the best to work for?

    Susan317 replied to Nurse ABC's topic in Home Health

    It sounds like something that you can't prepare for. They want to know if you can think for yourself in the field with no resources. You'll be fine , I'm sure you'll surprise yourself with what you...