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...

  16. how do your organize your "stuff"?

    Susan317 replied to nurseebol's topic in Home Health

    I use ebags Downloader Laptop bag item 3497, and I love

  17. Do you visit a patent without knowing anything about the patient's condition?

    Susan317 replied to 50kn's topic in Home Health

    They are not calling it a Start of Care visit,this is just a nursing assessment to see if the patient qualifies for Home Care. You can put all the pieces together when you get there. The agency will...

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

    Susan317 replied to Nurse ABC's topic in Home Health

    Not only do VNA's treat their staff well,they train them well also. At least start with a VNA,you will be an asset to another employer,and they know it. Also here VNA's are backed by a union contract,...

  19. What supplies would not leave home without?

    Susan317 replied to alabamagrad's topic in Home Health

    A foley or two 16fr and 18fr, insertion kit and an irrigation kit.

  20. Home Health for Single Moms??

    Susan317 replied to flygirls2's topic in Home Health

    When I posted my comment I should have mentioned that all my patients were in the same town that I live. I was lucky

  21. Home Health for Single Moms??

    Susan317 replied to flygirls2's topic in Home Health

    I am a home care nurse and before my son was able to drive to school I dropped him off everyday at 730 and picked him up everyday at 200, I just scheduled my patients around those

  22. Difference of the nature of the disease between patients at a home care that uses pap

    Susan317 replied to 50kn's topic in Home Health

    Yes this sounds normal, if you are able to complete your documentation in a timely manner I would suggest just mailing them. Some nurses wait days before completing the oasis,I like to get it done...

  23. Difference of the nature of the disease between patients at a home care that uses pap

    Susan317 replied to 50kn's topic in Home Health

    Hopefully I can answer some of your questions. 1 at some agencies an admission nurse does the start of care oasis and then reports to the case manager, who then follows the patient until...

  24. What can I do to these scrub stains? Help Me!!!!

    Susan317 replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Most white fabrics cant be bleached these days. When bleached they turn yellow. Check the tag for no bleach symbol. And then only use color safe

  25. Endo to home health?

    Susan317 replied to iheartbabymamas's topic in Home Health

    You will love Home Health,make sure you find an agency willing to train you throughly,this will be the tough part. Many are looking for a warm body willing to do visits. there is much more to it than...