KateRN1

KateRN1

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  1. Interview Nightmare

    KateRN1 replied to rnwotwob1's topic in Florida Nursing

    I had a similar situation. A recruiter contacted me based on a resume I'd posted on a job board (Monster or some such). She told me about the position, I was interested, so she said she'd set up an...

  2. Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville

    KateRN1 replied to bogeydog's topic in Florida Nursing

    We took my MIL there last month. No way would I take a dog to that hospital, let alone work there, no matter what they offered to pay me. Be very careful if considering BMC

  3. On call requirements for per diem visit nurses

    KateRN1 replied to hersheynurse's topic in Home Health

    Ours is $25/day for weekday, supposedly $50/day for weekend plus the w/e visit rate but I haven't actually seen my on call pay yet for the weekend, so we'll

  4. Do you work at Baptist Health Jacksonville, South

    KateRN1 replied to jnmoore02's topic in Florida Nursing

    I haven't worked there, but my MIL was a patient there in August. The nurses and aides we dealt with were relaxed, had plenty of time to spend with MIL, were attentive to her needs (she has...

  5. Advice on making your life better and easier

    KateRN1 replied to DrBunn's topic in Home Health

    I totally agree with the above--stay away from the PDA. Great for quick in-and-out visits, but not for when you have oodles of documentation to type/write out. Be sure that whatever software you use...

  6. On call requirements for per diem visit nurses

    KateRN1 replied to hersheynurse's topic in Home Health

    The agency I work for has recently decided that any new people, full time or PRN, will be required to enter into the call

  7. Amedisys

    KateRN1 replied to KateRN1's topic in Home Health

    I've been doing home health on and off for about 17 years, so I really don't think the problem is lack of experience or issues with case managing. I really do enjoy the visits, love (most) of my...

  8. Amedisys

    KateRN1 replied to KateRN1's topic in Home Health

    I've been there for six weeks now and wish like hell I was an LPN. I would love to do straight visits and not have to mess with OASIS admits, recerts, ROCs and discharges. I would love to not have...

  9. Baptist Health Jacksonville Job Fair

    KateRN1 replied to KateRN1's topic in Florida Nursing

    Is that a Magnet hospital thing? They're designated a Magnet hospital, aren't they? For the life of me, I don't know

  10. Baptist Health Jacksonville Job Fair

    KateRN1 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Job Fair tomorrow for Baptist Health from 2-5 at UNF Alumni Center. See

  11. Baptist Health Jacksonville Job Fair

    KateRN1 replied to KateRN1's topic in Florida Nursing

    We had a great experience with Baptist South--they cared for my MIL with compassion, patience, and in such a timely manner. However, we recently took her to Baptist downtown--huge mistake and hope to...

  12. Baptist Health Jacksonville Job Fair

    KateRN1 replied to KateRN1's topic in Florida Nursing

    I agree with you on that 110%. Even though it asks for experience, that's no reason for a new grad to not attend and get his/her name and resume out there. You never know. Did anyone

  13. Occurrence In Idaho

    KateRN1 replied to kubivern's topic in General Nursing

    I can only pray that I have a compassionate nurse such as Ms. McBride to care for me at the end of my life--someone who does not spout ridiculous lines about "addiction" to an actively dying person in...

  14. Is just looking the other way best?

    KateRN1 replied to yesicna's topic in Florida Nursing

    What is the job description for the homemaker/companion? I can't imagine that it wouldn't include personal care such as what you've

  15. Florida Nursing License

    KateRN1 replied to neurorn73fl's topic in Florida Nursing

    It was by mail. They sent me a letter stating that I needed to send proof of CEUs. I sent the certificates via express mail and had my license within about a week after

  16. Desperate for Home Health Study Info

    KateRN1 replied to HHNURSE0960's topic in Home Health

    Take a drug book and a

  17. Seeking a job where I have time for my pts. HH a good choice?

    KateRN1 replied to Leonurus's topic in Home Health

    Yes and no. When you see your patient, you seen one at a time (unless you see two who live together) and you can concentrate on that patient. However, I wouldn't say that it's an easy or low-stress...

  18. Florida Nursing License

    KateRN1 replied to neurorn73fl's topic in Florida Nursing

    It depends partly on whether your current state is linked to NURSYS, which makes it much faster and easier (although not cheaper) to verify your original license. I think it took about 3-4 weeks when...

  19. Resumption of care

    KateRN1 replied to teton1898's topic in Home Health

    No. A ROC is only when the patient has been in the hospital for 24 hours. Under 24 is considered observation, not an admission. We have a visit category called "post hospitalization assessment"...

  20. New Grad RN - Planned Parenthood

    KateRN1 replied to missjmeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would think that the downside would be a lack of clinical skills rather than the actual type of procedures that the clinic does or does not perform. Not all Planned Parenthood clinics offer on-site...

  21. IV Nurse?

    KateRN1 replied to dustbuster's topic in Home Health

    You can check out the Infusion Nurses Society webpage for more information than you problably want. It involves more than just starting IVs, although that is a part. Most pts come out of the...

  22. New Oasis C Has anyone seen it yet?

    KateRN1 replied to momsnurse's topic in Home Health

    Oh crap. Even longer????? What the heck???? It already takes me over 2 hours just to do the OASIS, nevermind all the other forms that are required by my state and agency. And something tells me...

  23. HH Advice , Difficult non-compliant pt.

    KateRN1 replied to Tampa121's topic in Home Health

    I don't think Kids was suggesting that it'sokay for the insect/roach problem. The point I think s/he was making is that the patient does have the right of self-determination. If he chooses to live...

  24. A small panic attack... due to books...

    KateRN1 replied to Teebee5's topic in General Nursing

    Some tips I learned for reading the nursing books: First, look at the chapter outline at the beginning. Then go through the chapter reading each major heading and each subheading. When you go back...

  25. Doctor's office Nursing Opportunities

    KateRN1 replied to dtermineddenise's topic in General Nursing

    CareerBuilder.com, hotjobs.yahoo.com, and craigslist.org. I see a lot of offices advertising on craigslist, probably because it's free. Good