aspiringrn1987 replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Home Health
My agency is a little bit abnormal but they done use a point system and count SOC just like any other visit. We are supposed to do 6 total visit a day, 3 SOC and 3 follow up. They often will schedule...
I really just have to know if I’m being gaslighted by this company. Because they keep telling me this is how it’s done in the city where I just moved, but I’ve worked for 3 agencies in the past...
Good golly, I have gone through GCUs entire program with no difficulty. This capstone course requires a 'mentor' and it is literally taking a ridiculous amount of my time setting up paperwork and...
aspiringrn1987 replied to coffeemamaRN's topic in General Nursing
I would need more assessment data to decide. How are his vital signs? What is his PMH? What you are describing could be a stroke, or it could be bells palsy or any number of other things. My gut leans...
aspiringrn1987 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing
This actually reminds me of a recent story and it makes me snort every time I think of it. Recently had a small fire at the facility where I work. We were literally evacuating the unit where the fire...
aspiringrn1987 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing
I usually avoid stating that I have other patients, but I do say the same in a different way. I might say "Give me just a few minutes to give these medications and then I will be back with your fresh...
I work in a subacute rehab facility. I'm a relatively new nurse with less than a year experience. Recently a position opened up at my facility for a unit manager and my supervisor and some coworkers...
aspiringrn1987 replied to aspiringrn1987's topic in Geriatric, LTC
I respectfully have to disagree with what you've said here. I know all facilities are different but the floor nurses at my facility have to use a lot of clinical judgment and critical thinking. The...
aspiringrn1987 replied to aspiringrn1987's topic in Geriatric, LTC
After reading some of the more recent comments I will add some insight. I have proven myself in my months on this job as a fast learner and a good, thorough nurse. That is not to say that I do not...
aspiringrn1987 replied to aspiringrn1987's topic in Geriatric, LTC
I haven't had any naysayers so to speak. I work in a very supportive environment and do know when to get help. I work closely with another manager for the same unit who has decades of clinical...
aspiringrn1987 replied to the_murse_factor's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Watch what the nurses do, especially for your shift, when you are orienting. When you get on your own, try to organize yourself in the same way. As you get to know your residents and their personal...