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  1. intrauterine pressure catheter(IUPC)

    nurse955 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    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.

  2. How many missed visits before a patient is discharged?

    nurse955 posted a topic in Home Health

    Good Morning to everyone, As stated in previous posts, I'm new to home health, work for a new agency that's owned by a friend and in the process of getting ready for its first state & medicare...

  3. Need clarification about SOC, certifications, etc

    nurse955 posted a topic in Home Health

    If it seems like I'm asking stupid or silly questions, please exercise patience with me. I'm new to home health nursing, medicare regulations, POC, SOC, etc. I have found responses posted by members...

  4. 60 day summary & home health aide services!

    nurse955 posted a topic in Home Health

    A friend of mine says a plan of care(485) is completed on all patients regardless of the services the patient is recieving. If that is the case, is a 60day summary required for a pt who is receiving...

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

    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...

  6. Starting a Home Health Agency

    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...

  7. Calling all DON/Administrators of Home Health Agency

    nurse955 replied to nurse955's topic in Nurse Management

    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...

  8. Calling all DON/Administrators of Home Health Agency

    nurse955 posted a topic in Nurse Management

    Good Morning, My husband and I recently started an home health agency and are in the process of being survey. I was wondering if there are tips, words of wisdom, encouragement. I have combined 17yr of...

  9. Controversial new policies at Baylor!!!!

    nurse955 replied to tele jelly's topic in General Nursing

    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

  10. Need Help with discharge

    nurse955 posted a topic in Home Health

    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...

  11. Mandated Flu vaccine?

    nurse955 replied to mol42's topic in Disaster Preparation

    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...

  12. 60 day summary & home health aide services!

    nurse955 replied to nurse955's topic in Home Health

    Thank you so much for the

  13. Best vehicle to use for visits????

    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...

  14. interviewing for a ft/rn hh position

    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...

  15. Switching jobs

    nurse955 replied to evolvingrn's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations. I would recommend submitting a memo stating you would like to stay on a PRN or per diem

  16. How many missed visits before a patient is discharged?

    nurse955 replied to nurse955's topic in Home Health

    Thank you all for your

  17. Different colored scrubs for OB/LDR/Nursery for infant security

    nurse955 replied to detra's topic in Ob/Gyn

    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...

  18. How many missed visits before a patient is discharged?

    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...

  19. How many missed visits before a patient is discharged?

    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...

  20. How many of you have a BSN

    nurse955 replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    Obtained my BSN in 1995, MBA/HCM in

  21. Employment at will!

    nurse955 posted a topic in General Nursing

    At some point in own nursing career, each one of us will experience a situation whereby during interview and prior to acceptance of job offer; human resource, recruiters, or Nurse Managers did not...

  22. "We want a nurse who speaks CLEAR English"

    nurse955 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Let me clarify my statement about ridicule. I didn't say nurses on the website were ridiculing anyone . But I have had experiences of nurses making fun of colleagues accent. I agree with you, patient...

  23. Exper. Nashville RN Pay Scale

    nurse955 replied to nursienurse_81's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I lived in Nashville for 20years before moving to Houston, Texas in 2006; so I'm familiar with the city, hospital, etc. Where in the city are you planning to live? There are several suburbs within...

  24. "We want a nurse who speaks CLEAR English"

    nurse955 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Communication or lack of is a major issue amongst healthcare personnel and according to Joint Commission(JC); it is one of the leading cause of healthcare related errors ranging from medications, plan...

  25. Home Care Survey

    nurse955 posted a topic in Home Health

    Hello, I'm in the process of being survey for initial licensure by Texas Department of Aging & Disability. I've been through several JCAHO hospital surveys as both a staff nurse and manager but I...