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  1. What do L&D nurses do during delivery?

    Everything! Over the years, my responsibilities as a LD nurse during a delivery has not changed but it does vary slightly depending on the hospital. For example, I've worked in LD units where a...
  2. Starting a Home Health Agency

    lindaw, I feel your pain. My husband and I started a home health agency about a year ago and I still feel overwhelmed. Although I have 17years of nursing experience as both a staff nurse and...
  3. ksreuter, I'm in texas and still waiting any day now for a surveyor from the state. Is there anything I usually be doing in preparation for the visit. I've read, re-read the CMS condition of...
  4. intrauterine pressure catheter(IUPC)

    Do nurses in your unit insert IUPC? is it within scope of practice for a nurse to insert IUPC or FSE. If anyone has supporting documentation or link from licensing board, please post.
  5. Controversial new policies at Baylor!!!!

    I've worked for two hospital systems(HCA, MEMORIAL HERMANN) that require these screening within 30days of employment and especially if you are planning on signing up for their insurance
  6. Need Help with discharge

    This is my situation. I have a patient who no longer meets homebound criteria. Two weeks ago(Friday), I informed the patient by phone that he will be discharged. During the phone conversation, I...
  7. Mandated Flu vaccine?

    I work for a big hospital system and all direct care staff are required to take the flu vaccine. If you refuse, one must wear the blue face mask while on duty(entire 8 or 12hr shift). It is immediate...
  8. 60 day summary & home health aide services!

    Thank you so much for the
  9. Best vehicle to use for visits????

    Recently bought a 2001 Toyota Avalon that is used for making visits. The car is very roomy and the trunk is large. The vehicle had (1) previous owner, runs great and had 8200 miles when it was...
  10. interviewing for a ft/rn hh position

    I'm also new to home health and I have found books written by Tina Marrelli to be very helpful. I would recommend getting the fourth edition of of her book titled: Handbook of home health standards...
  11. Switching jobs

    Congratulations. I would recommend submitting a memo stating you would like to stay on a PRN or per diem
  12. Thank you all for your
  13. It varies by hospital. For example, OB nurses in my current place of employment must wear a combination of black and pink. Another hospital where I worked, OB nurses worn same color scrub as other...
  14. the daughter residence is within the agency's service area and the patient has no problem with visits conducted at her daughter home. Patient's visit to her daughter is strictly for relaxation and to...
  15. the patient is been seen 1x/wk for disease teaching relating to diabetes and hypertension. During past visits, lot of time is spent on disease process, dietary choices, and complications. I forgot to...