nurse955 replied to futurenurse3109`'s topic in Ob/Gyn
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...
nurse955 replied to lilian.bello's topic in Home Health
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...
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...
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.
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
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...
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...
nurse955 replied to JenRN22's topic in Home Health
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...
nurse955 replied to rward12's topic in Home Health
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...
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...
nurse955 replied to nurse955's topic in Home Health
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...
nurse955 replied to nurse955's topic in Home Health
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...