helpinghands

helpinghands BSN, RN

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  1. Norhern Arizona Healthcare Center

    HI. I'm a student that will graduate next summer. My husband and I are hoping to relocate to the Flagstaff area as soon as I graduate. If anyone has had any experience working at Flagstaff Medical...
  2. A few questions

    I've been with my HHA for a little over a year. The agency has just been bought by another and there have been a few policy changes. First was all nurses have to take call. Before per-diem didn't...
  3. Case Management/Utilization Review

    Home health usually involves case management and you don't need case mgmt experience to get the job. I'm sure any agency would love to hire a nurse with 24 years experience! It could be a great way to...
  4. That pretty much sums up my experience with nursing. Seems like every small task turned into a huge challenge. I've been cussed out, hit, kicked, splashed with every imaginable body fluid and exposed...
  5. head ---> meet brick wall and repeat (rant)

    It wasn't just the pt care, it was all the other things mentioned. I think I could have dealt with the nasty pts/families/MD's if I didn't feel like I was always surrounded by chaos. Seemed like I was...
  6. mileage issue/home health issues

    Mileage is killing me! Most of my patients are far away and I don't get reimbursed for the trip to my first visit or from my last. To make things worse we just got bought by another company and they...
  7. A few questions

    The owner has also unexpectedly retired, can't be a good sign. Seems like things are sliding down hill and picking up speed. Dusted off my resume and already have a few interviews
  8. Johnson City Medical Center info

    I have an interview at JCMC in a few weeks. Any information on the hospital will be greatly appreciated. I currently live in Florida so my knowledge of the hospital is quite limited. Thanks in...
  9. DutchgirlRN, I really hope things work out for you. I had read alot of your post before the changes took place at your office, and they inspired me to try HH before giving up on nursing completely....
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  11. Sleeping during nightshift!!

    This is not my first night shift position and I am shocked at how many people at this hospital sleep during their shift. I'm not talking about nodding off for a couple minutes either. They are...
  12. getting assessments done

    Usually the techs are doing vitals at the beginning of the shift, so I just follow behind them. We also have to do a second assessment at 3am. I try to coincide this one with the 3am VS and labs...
  13. Pt dies on BSC today

    Had a pt that was near the end of his time. The family had called in the long lost son so everyone called say their final goodbye. After about an hour yelling from the room, everyone ran to the room...
  14. Waiting

    Here they are:
  15. Waiting

    Were the applications in person or online? If online you could follow up with a phone call to make sure they received your application. I'm brand new to home health and had trouble getting call backs...
  16. Need advice on a recent interview

    The position that I applied for was HH Hospice. I've had several interviews in the past week for HH put I'm feeling pulled by one of the hospice angencies. Interview went great, lasted for 2 hours....
  17. Looking for some advice.

    I worked with a nursing student a few times that has a disability. He only has the upper portion of one of his arms. It was amazing to watch him work. Foley's, IV's, dsg changes, luer lock IV...
  18. Sleeping during nightshift!!

    I have no problem with people taking a nap if its out of sight and someone is covering their pts. My big issue is that it's at the nursing station. In full sight of other staff, patients and the...
  19. What to like about your state

    Indiana - Central 4 seasons with mild winter. Cost of living is low, real estate CHEAP (custom built home, 2 stories, 2500 sq.ft. 125,000). New Grad pay around $20. Lots of camping, lakes and...
  20. Cardiologist

    A cardiologist died and was given an elaborate funeral. A huge heart covered in flowers stood behind the casket during the service. Following the eulogy, the heart opened, and the casket rolled...
  21. In Florida, can you sit for the NCLEX-PN ...

    All you need is a letter from you school stating that you meet the state requirement. The school sends this to the BON
  22. Miami vs West Palm Beach

    PBCC works with HCA hospitals (JFK and Palms West are a couple of them.) They will pay for you education in exchange for a 2 year work commitment. PBCC does not have a wait list, they go by a point...
  23. Best Hospital??

    If you could work at any hospital in the Phoenix metro area which one would it be? Which hospitals have the best reputation amoung nurses? Any that I should stay away from? I would appreciate any...
  24. Casa Grande Community Hospital

    I haven't been able to find out much about this hospital. Only 1 very negative post. Would love to have the convenience of being close to a big city without having to actually live in it! I've also...
  25. West Palm Beach Help!

    Also, many of the hospitals have new grad contracts. Basically you have to agree to work at the hospital for 1-2 years and if you quit before the time is up you have pay a certain amount to the...