imelissa1

imelissa1 has 11 years experience and specializes in Wound Care.

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1. New rn grad starting a ltc with only 3 days orientation?!!

   imelissa1 replied to Hokis1130's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   I worked at a sub-acute with 15 years of nursing experience, but, no sub-acute experience and they gave me 4 weeks. I still needed more. The point is that one week may be good for someone with direct...

2. Unbelievable !!

   imelissa1 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

   In nursing school, I tried to take an apical pulse with my first and second fingers pressed against the

3. How much do diploma Rn's make vs. ASN Rn's

   imelissa1 replied to nurseredcalifornia's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   I have a diploma and have never made less than a nurse with a bachelor's degree. They only care that you are a registered nurse. I thought I gained a tremendous amount more hands-on training in the...

4. Favorite bumper stickers

   imelissa1 replied to beachmom's topic in Nursing Humor

   "Be nice....I dispense the HAPPY

5. The "nurse in the family" business

   imelissa1 replied to htrn's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   I'm in the same situation as you, mAGGI. I'm looking to start my own business and don't feel as if I should be giving advice in this area. If I were you, I'd include these skills on my resume and post...

6. Home Care in Southeastern, MA. ?'s :)

   imelissa1 replied to RxOnly's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   Maura, did you get a job with Maxum (Centrus)? I heard a new nurse started at a case I am working in Harwich with a Psych history, but, won't be returning. I was just wondering if that was

7. New rn grad starting a ltc with only 3 days orientation?!!

   imelissa1 replied to Hokis1130's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   The facility I worked at, it was not uncommon to have one nurse to 40 patients on the LTC floor. They called it "the med pass from hell". Good luck. Let me know what you end up

8. Home Care in Southeastern, MA. ?'s :)

   imelissa1 replied to RxOnly's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   Well, I've been with them for a month now and can tell you a few things. First, they don't do skilled visits anymore. They are strictly a private duty agency. I like that, though. Rather than driving...

9. Rate of pay for home health nurse in mass?

   imelissa1 replied to Thor77's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   May I ask what agencies are paying these rates,

10. New rn grad starting a ltc with only 3 days orientation?!!

    imelissa1 replied to Hokis1130's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I'm hoping that they are referring to the orientation where they make you watch movies and fill out compliancy tests for three days. If they are not, run. A new grad needs at least 4 weeks one-on-one...

11. The "nurse in the family" business

    imelissa1 replied to htrn's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    It's sounds like Case Management to me. I subcontract from a company in Maine (I live in Massachusetts) to Case Manage patients that insurance companies consider a "risk". I get paid to meet the...

12. Business Planning and Support

    imelissa1 replied to sirI's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Wow! What a tremendous source of information you are. I can't thank you enough and I can honestly say your dreams are coming true....you have certainly helped me start my own business. I live on Cape...

13. Business Planning and Support

    imelissa1 replied to sirI's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I am shoulder deap in starting my own Wound Consulting business. I have a business plan, web site and education materials. I'm having trouble figuring out how to get paid. I've read on these postings...

14. I need help on a career change question do I go for NP or something else

    imelissa1 replied to KevD11's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Forget the NP unless your goal is work for a medical practice. The NP at my doctor's office told me she gets paid $30,000/year. No lie. Granted, we don't do this job for the money, but, $30,000 is...

15. Home Care in Southeastern, MA. ?'s :)

    imelissa1 replied to RxOnly's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I'm still waiting to start, Maura, but, I'll let you know when I do. The entrance process is quite vigorous which I think speaks volumes for their staff. First, I had to complete two very thorough...