KateRN1 replied to jewelspassion's topic in ADN/BSN
Hint: When you stop thinking of nursing in terms of tasks performed, you will have a much better understanding of the differences in scope of practice.
KateRN1 replied to lovelucklaughter76's topic in Home Health
1. Do NOT talk to your supervisor first. 2. Contact the Employee Assistance Program and request an immediate evaluation by a psychiatrist. 3. File a work comp claim if you haven't done so already, contact HR or your employee handbook for where t...
KateRN1 replied to agardner2020's topic in Home Health
That's like asking "how long is a piece of string." Not all software programs are created equally and what one does well, another may not. Sorry, I just can't answer your poll question the way it is written.
I volunteer at a free clinic at the mosque that serves indigent and uninsured people. I adore it and really feel like I've made a difference. I don't think it's helped me find a job, but it has helped me to keep my skills up and network while unemp...
KateRN1 replied to Scooter321's topic in Home Health
I use disposable thermometers and a Littman stethoscope. I see no need for an electronic steth unless you have some serious hearing problems. I've had every manner of thermometers known to man and I like the disposables. No germ transfer, no batte...
KateRN1 replied to westieluv's topic in Home Health
Definitely much easier on the body. I don't want to get into my physical issues on a public forum, but that's one of the reasons that I stick with home health--that and I love it!
Wow, there are so many reasons that a clinical background is helpful for a marketer. First, just understanding how nursing works is a big step. Being able to talk to the nurses at any facility or doctor's office in their own language and be able to...
I was thinking that it might be worthwhile to load a drug book onto my Kindle Fire and not have to carry around an actual book, but reading the reviews on Amazon, they don't seem to be user-friendly. Does anyone actually use a drug book on their e-r...
And Kinnser is absolutely tedious in terms of documentation, which does not help with your time management. Part of being new to home health is learning to be independent with what you're doing. Coming from a facility, you're used to having someone ...
KateRN1 replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in Nursing
The guy who drove himself to the ER in VT because he didn't think his wife was a good driver. I was there when the VT was replicated in the EP lab. As my jaw is dropping to the floor, the guy is awake and talking to me, saying, "Yeah, I'm starting ...
First, what kind of agency is this? If this is a Medicare agency and you are doing Medicare visits, then the pay is way too low, no matter where you are. Plus, you should be doing more than blood draws as phlebotomy is not a covered skill for Medic...
KateRN1 replied to xoNurseRNxo's topic in Home Health
Yup, most SOCs happen Fri, Sat, and Sun. Medicare gives the agency 48 hours from the time of the referral to do the SOC, so if it comes in on Friday, SOC is happening by Sunday unless you get a physician-ordered SOC date.
