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  1. Correctional vs Hospital

    startofcare replied to MassRN1991's topic in Correctional

    This is the unfortunate perception by nursing recruiters.I work in a large county correctional facility, the medical housing or infirmary as its called in corrections operates in a subacute capacity....

  2. How do you deal with the confinement?

    startofcare replied to ICURN3020's topic in Correctional

    I am currently working in a county correctional faculty, for reasons of security all movement is slow and calculated, I have cameras watching my every move, I cope by taking short walks to other...

  3. Lets talk about $$$

    startofcare replied to russki1313's topic in Home Health

    This sounds fair if this is an hourly rate, but make sure if you receive mileage, extra pay for SOC ROC revert, also if you have access to educational material it a clinical educator and not just you...

  4. Does everyone work 7 days a week in Home Health?

    startofcare posted a topic in Home Health

    Hi everyone, I am curious, is it normal to work 7 days a week in home health. This is my first nursing job as a HH RN and Im going on 5 month with a HH agency. I am grateful have an opportunity to get...

  5. Does everyone work 7 days a week in Home Health?

    startofcare replied to startofcare's topic in Home Health

    I left the agency about a week ago didn't even get a thank you . Now they are calling me to re do nursing notes

  6. Home health vs med surg

    startofcare replied to FutureResearchRN's topic in Home Health

    I have been in home health the last 6 month, although I did not have medsurg background I was confident in my assessment skills. Ask you agency if they check you off on skills or if there is...

  7. Does everyone work 7 days a week in Home Health?

    startofcare replied to startofcare's topic in Home Health

    So I spent most of last week notifying the agency I need a few days off. As I expected it fell on deaf ears, I was told that all of their nurses work 7 days wk, I informed them that I wanted at least...

  8. Does everyone work 7 days a week in Home Health?

    startofcare replied to startofcare's topic in Home Health

    Unfortunately I cannot PM as I do not have sufficient postings, I am certainly looking to make a change for the better. My email is

  9. Lets talk about $$$

    startofcare replied to russki1313's topic in Home Health

    Yes I know its absurd, I just made 6 months experience ( i know most agencies want 1 year), I am now looking for a new home care provider to work

  10. Do you ever have to buy supplies for your patients?

    startofcare posted a topic in Home Health

    Do you ever have to buy supplies for your patient in order to provide them their care ?Because the DME didnt send enough supplies or the right supplies?

  11. Lets talk about $$$

    startofcare replied to russki1313's topic in Home Health

    Yes I know, I'm not at all happy with this situation. As you know im in the process of making my footprint, and then I can have better leverage, but I am acutely aware that I'm being

  12. Lets talk about $$$

    startofcare replied to russki1313's topic in Home Health

    Wound vac usually 1hr, sometime more for multiple wound vac. SOC 2.5

  13. Lets talk about $$$

    startofcare replied to russki1313's topic in Home Health

    State : Miami, FL 2. SOC-$40, Recerts $35, SN $14 (wound vacs) 3. Perdiem, no benefits, no mileage reimbursement, nada 4. Perks- Software for SN

  14. Does everyone work 7 days a week in Home Health?

    startofcare replied to startofcare's topic in Home Health

    Thank you ,I'd like to PM you but I am unable to d/t not enough posts. Could you please email me? My addy is

  15. can per diem RN turn into full time work?

    startofcare replied to arose26's topic in Home Health

    I can share from my perspective, I work perdiem but I have had a handful of patients re-admittef to the hospital and upon discharge would specifically ask for me to resume their home

  16. Hospital owned HH experiences

    startofcare replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Home Health

    Organizationally it sounds like a great opportunity. Im working per diem, M-W-F (5-6 pts, mostly wound vacs), T-TH (2 QD, recerts/soc/dcs) Sa, Sun 2 pts , documetation catch up. Your pay rate looks...

  17. Does everyone work 7 days a week in Home Health?

    startofcare replied to startofcare's topic in Home Health

    I know Im not the only nurse as they hired 3 new recently licensed graduates, 1 that lasted a week, another is an LPN who has here plate full and another RN who is very new but not a lot of hands

  18. Does everyone work 7 days a week in Home Health?

    startofcare replied to startofcare's topic in Home Health

    The terms of the agreement simply state that I am a per diem employee and a 1099.And noted to be available for work on short notice, as well as agency guidelines for conduct and professionalism. What...

  19. Does everyone work 7 days a week in Home Health?

    startofcare replied to startofcare's topic in Home Health

    I am not too concerned about getting fired, as this agency wont call back the nurse. I want to establish a good resume and perhaps even get a letter of recommendation, as I have reached out to other...

  20. Does everyone work 7 days a week in Home Health?

    startofcare replied to startofcare's topic in Home Health

    I am in

  21. Does everyone work 7 days a week in Home Health?

    startofcare replied to startofcare's topic in Home Health

    I appreciate everyones comments. I approached managemnt about reducing my days and the response was that there are no other nurses available. I have a hard time believing that but as i mentioned on a...

  22. Does everyone work 7 days a week in Home Health?

    startofcare replied to startofcare's topic in Home Health

    This is correct. I am trying to acquire enough experience and apply to a different home health provider.I feel obligated to take on whatever is assigned to me as the agency claims there are no other...

  23. Does everyone work 7 days a week in Home Health?

    startofcare replied to startofcare's topic in Home Health

    I am paid by the visit , I have patients with QD visits. I'm also 1099

  24. Does everyone work 7 days a week in Home Health?

    startofcare posted a topic in Home Health

    Hi everyone, Im an RN, Ive been with a home health agency for about 5 months now. This is my first patient care job after applying for positions (all kinds) for years! I am enjoying the the learning...