paulinejoyRN
has 5 years experience and specializes in Ped/Adult Home Health, Public Health.
RN who loves Home Health and Community-based care. Recently completed my MSN and now preparing for my Clinical Nurse Leader exam.
I work with patients, families, home health clinicians, hospital staff and members of the health community to improve care transitions for patients and their families throughout the health continuum. I successfully facilitate care transitions from hospital to home health while improving patient satisfaction, patient/clinician safety and improve care outcomes.
I love helping other nurses! I think nurses are each other's greatest resources. I'd love to help if I can!
paulinejoyRN replied to Jdeci's topic in Home Health
OASIS documentation can be tricky to learn, but if you really invest the time in learning it in the beginning, you'll save yourself time in the future. There are books that explain the various intricacies of OASIS, e.g. when documenting wounds, what ...
paulinejoyRN replied to Icareaboutthis's topic in General Nursing
I feel so much for your experience. This is the terrible reality for some nurses at some units. Don't take this experience as the only experience possible for you. I understand the frustration of your situation, but don't think that your short resume...
paulinejoyRN replied to Wmbog's topic in Pre-Nursing
Nursing is stressful, yes. But learning and experience changes how one reacts to the stress. Negative work environments typically do not change unless you become the leader. Don't let this experience turn you off from nursing. Learn what you can fro...
paulinejoyRN replied to Nursing.capps's topic in General Nursing
All orientation is usually insufficient in small offices. Learn as much as you can, but also be friendly to your coworkers-- they will be great resources to learn from. Always approach them with gratitude and prepare to learn whatever they can teach ...
paulinejoyRN replied to Butterflyxx0621's topic in Job Hunt
I have no idea why she made those comments, but I do know you have worked hard and deserve to be recognized for it. Have you sent a thank you for the interview email/note? If not, why not politely address her concerns and then attach your recent prod...
Honestly, if I were you-- your contract ended, focus on getting a permanent position. Focus on that, and when it's less stressful and you feel more comfortable due to your competence, then add the BSN. Focus on one big learning adventure at a time so...
I agree with the first reply. To answer your questions myself: 1. Stay in the hospital but different unit? - Stay where you are. You're learning a lot, and yes, it is stressful, but you're also learning a lot from your everyday challenges. Like the R...
paulinejoyRN replied to lyssa_3's topic in Post Graduate
If you are on a tight deadline with the other school, just call USF's School of Nursing and inquire about it. I know you're probably stressed out waiting, but just call and ask. It wouldn't hurt, especially with your deadline.
paulinejoyRN replied to lyssa_3's topic in Post Graduate
I'm just finishing my last semester and working on my project. I was part of the MSN-CNL Cohort 4, we present our CNL project posters this August. I found this thread while looking into the presentation info. Good luck to all of you! If you need any ...
paulinejoyRN replied to welch07's topic in Home Health
Writing orders is different for each case, but the bottomline is that you take orders from the MD, not mom, and need the paper trail of orders to cover your license. For admissions, I always call the MD and let them know if I found anything different...