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Well aside from getting in with the company and having them train you I would see if there is any specialty training. I was trained through my employer, we manage coumadin. To be honest you shouldnt need too much experience with it for homehealth because you check the patient's INR and then call for orders. When a HH nurse calls in we are the ones who adjust and give orders for any changes and the next check. Call and request to speak to a manager at Amedysis

Also patient #1 what history could she have that led to right leg amputation? Uncontrolled diabetes, impaired vascular? 4 liters of O2?? Patient #2 nothing really alerted me Patient #3 remember that DNR does not affect your priority only the medical treatment if she were to code or plan of care for doctors and families abrasions on head after a fall.... did she hit her head The biggy is sepsis though, her body will be in a compensative state Patient #4 COPD...airway

I would love to see you figure this out! So here is a question to start with.... Remember your ABCs..... do any of your patient's fall into this category for treatment?

I do not work for the company however I do work for a specialist and we utilize them for HH. I have had many negative experiences from HH agencies in my area and they are actually one of my personal preferences to deal with professionally. I also have a friend who do hospice with them and coumadin nurse and she LOVES it! She gave me her pay and it is pretty good too Goodluck to you

BTW wellstar has a chat session with nursing recuiters on Tuesday and Thurs

I would suggest looking at Wellstar. I know Kennestone ER has a new grad program too. Also another route is to consider the Air Force reserve once you complete your training you will become "gold" even as a new grad!! LMK if you have any questions

The best way to get in to a new position is to know someone on the inside where you are wanting to go. What specialty? Also consider looking for a PRN position once you are in the door you will have a better op for position openings and can transfer.

Well for the pay northwest in atlanta area; Tech in hospital Full time 11-12 Tech PRN 13.25 --- hospital you get shift diff and weekend diff too Private company "clinical assistance" or MA --13-14 LPN hospital 14-16 LPN private company specialized 17-22 LPN hospice/homehealth is about 15 an hour, + 20 per patient, +gas & mileage, +time 1/2 or double pay for on call RN hospital 25-32 RN private I have always worked in the healthcare field and it helped me a lot getting a job and receiving a higher pay. It also helped me greatly throughout school and with clinicals. I have a great friend that graduated with me and she had a very hardtime finding a job. It was me going to batt for her that landed her the interviews for the 2 jobs she currently has now. We have also seen RN graduates who had a hard time finding work due to lack of medical experience. I actually have said many times in the past that some of nsg programs require you to be a tech and it is very smart. Those programs also have a higher rate in the employement after graduation and graduate pay too. Once you have completed a year of nsg school you can be hired as a tech at the hospital and work prn. This also will give you a little income if you pick up hours on the weekends and on breaks, as well as a foot in the door for an employer once you graduate. It also gives you a huge amount of resources at your finger tips throuhgout school! My friend that I speak of worked in another industry prior and throughout school HTH!! ~K

Just remember you will not be alone and they want you to succeed!! You will do fine and you could always go speak to someone in your local ER, the director, about "shadowing" someone for a shift for a brief refresher!

Georgia Perimeter's LPN to RN is beginning Jan 2011. It is 3 semesters and you are done. There is one evening a week classroom and 1 day a week clinic. After reading all of the other post I have to say.... This program may NOT be for everyone, ie those saying they have been a LPN for +10 years and do not feel it would be enough time. However, I am so thankful the program is back in place because there are those, like myself, who are comfortable. I have a lot of medical experience not to mention a higher understanding. The program I completed my LPN through taught on an RN level. I function above the RNs I work with daily and they come to me.