KateRN1

KateRN1

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  1. Education vs Experience

    KateRN1 replied to Airforce1's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's great that you want to continue your education and that you have solid plans to do so. You say that you have just started your nursing program and I think that once you have been in...

  2. Can't get a job as new RN

    KateRN1 replied to black_butterfly's topic in Florida Nursing

    I just saw an ad from Baptist Hospital Nassau that is advertising for a new RN for

  3. May my dreams be fulfilled?

    KateRN1 replied to Kearuneh's topic in Florida Nursing

    Which begs the question: What gives you the authority and the knowledge to judge the competence of a nurse? And if you feel that nurses in your area are so incompetent, why would you want to join such...

  4. I have wanted to be a nurse for years

    KateRN1 replied to dreamin2bnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was in your shoes almost 20 years ago. I was a CNA and had always wanted to be a nurse, too, but felt stuck in the CNA job. One day I called one of the local nursing schools to inquire about the...

  5. HH Administrator Seeking Feedback About Productivity

    KateRN1 replied to CooperNurseRN's topic in Home Health

    How are things going now, CooperNurseRN? I'm sure I'm not the only one who would like an update to your

  6. Can't get a job as new RN

    KateRN1 replied to black_butterfly's topic in Florida Nursing

    Here's a thought for those who are getting the "no experience" vibe, just off the top of my head. Almost every community has some sort of homeless shelter, soup kitchen, or food pantry. Go to the...

  7. Newbie Needs Help With Milage!

    KateRN1 replied to SnarfGirl's topic in Home Health

    Keep track of it anyway, you never know what might happen to put you in a situation where you'll itemize. Or when you might find yourself in a situation where your employer owes you back...

  8. WWYD?

    KateRN1 posted a topic in Home Health

    I've been working for a small HHA, poorly run, no proper equipment or real supplies, not paid mileage or an hourly rate for office time. No orientation to speak of. Sounds terrible, right? In some...

  9. Homebound?

    KateRN1 posted a topic in Home Health

    I'm having a disagreement with my DoN about whether a patient is considered homebound. My understanding of the Medicare guidelines is that it must take a "taxing effort" for the patient to leave the...

  10. Homebound?

    KateRN1 replied to KateRN1's topic in Home Health

    I agree with you wholeheartedly, but the DoN was giving me grief yesterday. I know that there's wiggle room in some of the rules and regs, but this is not a wiggle-able situation, IMHO. I think this...

  11. Homebound?

    KateRN1 replied to KateRN1's topic in Home Health

    Infusion therapy and management of portacath is our skilled service, but pt is known to be non-compliant with tx (still has IV meds from the last time we were there). The why bother is the part that I...

  12. Homebound?

    KateRN1 replied to KateRN1's topic in Home Health

    Yes, he has Medicare due to a pulmonary illness of genetic origin.

  13. Best clothes for interviews

    KateRN1 replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    Glad your interview went so well! Hope that when I come back to check the thread, you'll report that you were offered the position. Thought I'd throw out some fashion tips for any others who might...

  14. Dilema: Hourly or Per Visit

    KateRN1 replied to ernursechic's topic in Home Health

    Be careful of the promise of "no paper OASIS." I've heard that some of the computer programs actually take longer. The pay rates would depend on your area, so can't comment to

  15. What are the good Home Health Agencies in Tampa Bay, Fl area...?

    KateRN1 replied to ashlee47's topic in Home Health

    OMG! I can't believe they're offering only $17/hr for a REGISTERED NURSE! No wonder they can't get staff! I don't know how it works in Tampa, but all the HHAs here in Jax pay per visit, lowest...

  16. Someone should warn people!!!

    KateRN1 replied to floridanursemom239's topic in Florida Nursing

    It's not your license, it's your lack of experience. As previously stated, lots of new RNs aren't finding jobs, either. And experienced nurses are having a tough time, too. I'm piecing together...

  17. WWYD?

    KateRN1 replied to KateRN1's topic in Home Health

    Thanks, everyone, for helping me to think out loud. Caliotter, you hit the nail on the head (like you so often do with my questions). She called me last night from the new place and gave me their...

  18. low-literacy med handout for coumadin

    KateRN1 posted a topic in Patient Education

    I have a home health patient whose literacy level probably does not go much beyond the 4th or 5th grade level. She had been on Coumadin after an MVI but discontinued without telling anyone and...

  19. Is this unusual/illegal for a private duty nursing agency?

    KateRN1 replied to monkeymum's topic in Private Duty

    Interesting. I'm right now filling out an app for a second (third?) per-diem position and have just run across this. One of the forms says: I'm not signing this until I hear more about it. Sounds...

  20. IV lasix, hypotension, ICU

    KateRN1 replied to jojocommon's topic in General Nursing

    Was this in a teaching hospital and the patient being treated by a

  21. Flushing/heparinizing PICC line before and after peak and trough?

    KateRN1 replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    That should be "it should NOT be a problem . . ." Not sure why I didn't have the option to edit

  22. Flushing/heparinizing PICC line before and after peak and trough?

    KateRN1 replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Interestlingly, I dealt with a similar situation this week at my agency, which has no P&P at all. In short, it depends on the type of PICC you're using. Some require heparin, some don't. A PICC...

  23. IV certification class

    KateRN1 replied to brindle229's topic in General Nursing

    A phlebotomist draws blood. Never heard of a

  24. So Embarassed

    KateRN1 replied to Nurse2b123's topic in General Nursing

    Might consider having your gall bladder checked out, if you still have it. Invest in some

  25. As or aa degree and why?

    KateRN1 replied to Colleen2014's topic in Florida Nursing

    what are the inaccurate