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  1. orthostatic vital signs question

    taggart84 replied to ViolinTreble's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Great question and response. What would the pt teaching be for ortho static hypertension? For hypo I educate on slow position changes, fall precautions and emergency plan. I've not cared for a patient...

  2. Why did you become a nurse?

    taggart84 replied to Valerie99's topic in General Nursing

    I worked at a day care right out of high school. One day a coworker told me she was going to take a two week STNA course and asked if I would be interested. I honestly had no idea what all that...

  3. Soup kitchen

    taggart84 replied to NurseEric81's topic in General Nursing

    My fear would be the legalities of providing clients with education in that setting without having had access to an accurate medical record. Check with your BON to see in what capacities you can use...

  4. First cna job!!

    taggart84 replied to fiore's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Being a CNA/STNA is HARD!! It was the most physical work I have done. However, there are other options. In addition to psych and hh, you could think about assisted livings, rehab units, some hosp...

  5. Im Out!

    taggart84 replied to SeaH20RN's topic in Home Health

    Good luck with the transition. I'm on the fence everyday. I am tired of never leaving work a work, pt calls while in the grocery store. I never get to clock out. But then I think about clocking in for...

  6. Suspended pending investigation

    taggart84 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I work in home health and was taken off the schedule for the weekend due to a complaint filed Friday afternoon. The patient called the agency and stated that I removed his d/c'ed meds from the home...

  7. Suspended pending investigation

    taggart84 replied to taggart84's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That is absolutely the plan, next pay actually. I had it at the beginning of career (5ish years ago). I forgot to renew last year and it just got pushed

  8. Suspended pending investigation

    taggart84 replied to taggart84's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks for your replies. The complaint was filed unfounded and things have gone back to "normal" if you will. I am extra vigilant now about what I do, clear and thorough documentation, and telling my...

  9. missed visit pay

    taggart84 replied to Lpntxn1's topic in Home Health

    We don't get a missed visit pay exactly, but if a pt has confirmed with you a specific time for the visit and you show up to an empty house it's "show up pay". If they never answer the phone to...

  10. Tattoos on Nurses- NZ

    taggart84 replied to amyl0unz's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am a home health nurse and wear Long sleeves all year around. My boss doesn't mind them, she has tats also. However, I feel it is professional for me to be covered up as to not add distraction to...

  11. Suspended pending investigation

    taggart84 replied to taggart84's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Unfortunately

  12. mileage

    taggart84 replied to nursehoagie's topic in Home Health

    I get 49 cents a mile and go where I'm told. Sometimes it's 30 miles from one patient to another. Usually though, it's 5-15 miles between

  13. Work Cell?

    taggart84 replied to _NaturallyTee_'s topic in Home Health

    My previous employer provided cell phones for work purposes. My new company does not, but reimburses us. I love just using my personal for everything but don't necessarily want patients to have my...

  14. RN's in HHC, How much do you take home weekly?

    taggart84 replied to mommycruz3's topic in Home Health

    I am an LPN in Florida. I see on average 45-50 patients a week. My weekly paycheck is 980-1000 for weeks I have the weekend off and 1300 for weeks I work all 7

  15. failed med surg

    taggart84 replied to snowybee's topic in LPN to RN

    I also would encourage you to stay and repeat the course. It will be so much easier than starting all over again somewhere else. The next go around you will be already familiar with the material and...

  16. Licensure question

    taggart84 posted a topic in Travel

    Hi all, this is a basic question that I'm sure has been covered and may be a silly one. I am licensed in Ohio. I plan on having dual licensure when I make my permeant move to Florida. For nurses who...

  17. prescription opiate addiction following surgery

    taggart84 replied to sixty3dayswithSarah's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You are absolutely not the only nurse. Thank you for sharing your journey. There is a forum here for nurses in recovery that you may find great support in. Good luck on your

  18. Any twenty- or thirtysomething gay travelers out there?

    taggart84 replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Travel

    I am an LPN traveling this May for the first time. My wife and I homeschool our son and I am the breadwinner so we can all pick up and go. So excited to have my family experience life so fully through...

  19. Specialty question

    taggart84 posted a topic in Travel

    Hi all. I am an LPN in Ohio. I have two years experience in ltc and three years in psych. I am relocating my family to the space coast in Florida and have decided that a travel agency would be the way...

  20. Specialty question

    taggart84 replied to taggart84's topic in Travel

    Thank you so

  21. What are some of the things you keep in your car for this job?

    taggart84 replied to JJsMama79's topic in Home Health

    I keep a 31 gifts large utility tote in my trunk for gloves, dressing supplies, sharps container, and a change of clothes. I have a binder with all patients plan of cares, med sheets, and important...

  22. It is so hard to be nice sometimes.

    taggart84 replied to taydian's topic in Psychiatric

  23. It is so hard to be nice sometimes.

    taggart84 replied to taydian's topic in Psychiatric

    I get how frustrating it can be. My addicts don't bother me much, but the manipulative behavior in general does! I can't stand

  24. What is your opinion on getting the flu shot?

    taggart84 replied to Surg-OncRN's topic in Holistic

    I don't get vaccinated. It's a personal choice not to put a live virus in my body. A body knows how to fight infections and your immune system gets stronger each time it wins. I don't put others at...

  25. piercings/tattoo

    taggart84 replied to pnhopeful's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Columbus Ohio psych home health. I have my tongue pierced, ears gauged, and arms covered in ink. I dress casual professional and usually wear 3/4 sleeves in summer. The ltc facility I was in didnt...