paulinejoyRN

paulinejoyRN

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  1. Tell me everything!

    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...

  2. New grad RN at a SNF

    paulinejoyRN replied to MikeRn85's topic in California Nursing

    You're a new grad but hired as an RN Supervisor? How long have you been at your position? Your work environment is definitely unsafe for

  3. Casualty of the System?

    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...

  4. Would love someone to critique my resume!

    paulinejoyRN replied to kayb0ne's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yes! Objectives are an antiquated resume element! Everyone knows what your objective is-- GET A

  5. My Nursing Identity Crisis

    paulinejoyRN replied to Wmbog's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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...

  6. Office Nursing

    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...

  7. Interview with current employer ?

    paulinejoyRN replied to Butterflyxx0621's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    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...

  8. Still don't know where I belong :/

    paulinejoyRN replied to nurse.j.'s topic in General Nursing

    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...

  9. Still don't know where I belong :/

    paulinejoyRN replied to nurse.j.'s topic in General Nursing

    Right on!!! I love home health. It's a different beast, but sooo

  10. Still don't know where I belong :/

    paulinejoyRN replied to nurse.j.'s topic in General Nursing

    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...

  11. Still don't know where I belong :/

    paulinejoyRN replied to nurse.j.'s topic in General Nursing

    Your replies. spot on. RN Jedi indeed,

  12. Season HHNs, what' in your bag/trunk?

    paulinejoyRN posted a topic in Home Health

    What supplies to you always have? Any trunk organization tricks? Any help is so appreciated, thank

  13. University of San Francisco Summer 2014 MSN CNL for non-nurses

    paulinejoyRN replied to lyssa_3's topic in Post Graduate Students

    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,...

  14. University of San Francisco Summer 2014 MSN CNL for non-nurses

    paulinejoyRN replied to lyssa_3's topic in Post Graduate Students

    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...

  15. Writing orders

    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...

  16. home health nurse, feeling burned out, depressed

    paulinejoyRN replied to NurseCard's topic in Home Health

    What exactly about your current job makes you unhappy? the long hours? the patient/patient's family? their demands? Or is it the way your home care agency treats you? I've been through it all, girl,...

  17. My First HOME HEALTH Job :)

    paulinejoyRN replied to seanynjboy's topic in Home Health

    Hey! How is it going, you're probably 2 months in, right? What are you experiencing now? How is your patient and patient's family? Any questions or things you want to share? I truly love home health...

  18. How to terminate/separate from a pediatric case successfully

    paulinejoyRN posted a topic in Home Health

    Hello, fellow home health nurses! I have been a shift-home health nurse for 4 years now (work 8 hr shifts), and have been working with my current case for 2+ years. I started with a few shifts here,...

  19. How to terminate/separate from a pediatric case successfully

    paulinejoyRN replied to paulinejoyRN's topic in Home Health

    I know it might be too late for your last patient, but for the future (because us homecare nurses do have the biggest, softest hearts), I think I did find a success way to say goodbye. My sister is a...

  20. UCSF Home health-- any reviews/experiences to share?

    paulinejoyRN posted a topic in Home Health

    Hi! I have really come to love and enjoy my work as a home health nurse, and have recently stepping into the clinical supervisor/ case manager role. I would love to pursue this career track with an...

  21. How to terminate/separate from a pediatric case successfully

    paulinejoyRN replied to paulinejoyRN's topic in Home Health

    I also ended up searching how nannys say good bye to a child with minimal trauma to the child. Here's the link to the site I found relevant: Eight Ways a Nanny Can Help Her Charges Say Good-Bye |...

  22. How to terminate/separate from a pediatric case successfully

    paulinejoyRN replied to paulinejoyRN's topic in Home Health

    Sounds like we are going through the same thing. My research so far has been based on how to tell children of a divorce to minimize separation anxiety. So far what I've read says not to tell children...