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  1. Managed Care pt's in SNF's

    alintanurse replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Case Management

    I worked at a LTC as case manager/dc planner and it was too difficult to manage so many patients,my caseload was approx 30 pts. Prior to me, the DON and ADON with the assist of 1-2 MDS coordinators...

  2. Green Light for Admissions

    alintanurse replied to Rnltc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You stated in an earlier post that "its scary and unethical" re: the green light policy. I think if you notified the state regulators--they might agree with you. Has anyone notified them? I have found...

  3. artifical nails off..angry nurse

    alintanurse replied to Lady Sapphire's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    LadySapphire,I can relate to you regarding this subject,I also worked Home Health for ten years when they instituted the same policy re: artificial nails. I had begun getting them for just about a...

  4. Green Light for Admissions

    alintanurse replied to Rnltc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm wondering how often and what happens when the state comes in to inspect? What kind of rating does this facility recieve? It sounds so unsafe, has anyone reported their practices to the

  5. New to HH need help!

    alintanurse replied to DaSuperRN's topic in Home Health

    If you don't think your orientation is long enough-tell your supervisor that you need more time and don't feel comfortable yet.It sounds like they want you to hit the ground running but that's not...

  6. I'm tickeled about Home Health Nursing!!!

    alintanurse replied to raindrop's topic in Home Health

    sooo true! I can't imagine going into home health as a new grad,because of the autonomy issues. Home health has and can be overwhelming for an experienced nurse,there is a ton of paperwork. You...

  7. I'm tickeled about Home Health Nursing!!!

    alintanurse replied to raindrop's topic in Home Health

    Hi Raindrop! You also need to keep in mind that you must have a good car as you will be putting alot of mileage on it. Plus,you may go into some areas that may be in the "bad part of town." Home...

  8. Bad reference-Help

    alintanurse replied to fuerza757's topic in General Nursing

    When I have applied for nursing positions recently,there has been a box to check whether or not you want the interviewer to contact your former employer,is that on your application forms? then you can...

  9. New to HH need help!

    alintanurse replied to DaSuperRN's topic in Home Health

    Bring a clipboard with you and have the patient sign your slip first,then proceed with the visit.I worked for an agency that paid an hourly wage ,now I work per diem for a co. that pays per visit. I...

  10. Starting a home health care agency

    alintanurse replied to Southern_Male_Nurse's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I did admissions and liason work for a home health agency for a number of years. The MD normally calls the agency with a referral including orders so that the admission process can begin.In the...

  11. Nurse Bully?

    alintanurse replied to Butternut's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly! Just like anything in nursing--you have to document. As I stated before -write her up! We also had a bully where I worked and although it took some time the paper trail was her downfall. Some...

  12. Nurse Bully?

    alintanurse replied to Butternut's topic in General Nursing

    Write her up! and have your coworkers write her up as well. Post the harassment policy --that defines behaviors that are unacceptable,not only as a reminder to the bully but also for you and your...

  13. Do your CNA's call in sick every weekend?

    alintanurse replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    For the short time(thank god!)that I worked in LTC,the cna sick calls were a big problem,but staffing of licensed nurses was too! I was the DC Planner/case manager and the staffing coordinator was...

  14. V57.1 as primary on OASIS .. = $$$$ what do you think?

    alintanurse replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Home Health

  15. Medical Assistants in the office

    alintanurse replied to SHELLYBELLYRN's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I was told by the nurse manager (who was an RN) that overseeing the proper administration /dose of IZ's along with other functions performed by the MA's fell under the RN's license. I did not want to...

  16. On Call dilemma

    alintanurse replied to AngiRN's topic in Home Health

    Where I previously worked you would do on call 1-2x a month. Hours were from 5p-8a and had to be taken on you regular workdays. Oftentimes it was like pulling a double shift as admits,and visits that...

  17. Medical Assistants in the office

    alintanurse replied to SHELLYBELLYRN's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I worked at a clinic where the MA's far out numbered the licensed nurses. They did refer to themselves as nurses to the pts. Most of them had attitudes as though they were superior to the licensed...

  18. NON-Patient Care Employment for new R.N.s

    alintanurse replied to California-O.T.'s topic in Nursing Career

    I think it"s in your best interest not to box yourself in by onlly looking for nursing positions that "don't require direct patient care",even if you could find them right out of nursing school.It's...

  19. HELP! New to HHN and sinking....

    alintanurse replied to DallasRN's topic in Home Health

    I hope things at work are going well for

  20. Finish the Sentence: "Doctors practice, Nurses ____________?

    alintanurse replied to allamericangirl's topic in General Nursing

    Doctors practice, Nurses don't need to !!! :wink2:

  21. Finish the Sentence: "Doctors practice, Nurses ____________?

    alintanurse replied to allamericangirl's topic in General Nursing

    Doctors practice,Nurses surpass!!

  22. Is there nursing after 50?

    alintanurse replied to Malt123's topic in General Nursing

    Malt123--there is life after fifty,just read the thread "Mature nurses over fifty". Have you looked into telephonic case

  23. Finish the Sentence: "Doctors practice, Nurses ____________?

    alintanurse replied to allamericangirl's topic in General Nursing

    Doctors practice. Nurses

  24. New Homebound rule???

    alintanurse replied to CardioTrans's topic in Home Health

    Great

  25. lpn/rn in homecare

    alintanurse replied to kameerkids's topic in Home Health

    Well then pack your bags and come to California. (I see you're "missimg Ventura"