RN_EMT

Wow....

Are u guys talking about home visits? And briefly, how do u go about doing independent contracting? Or do you mean independent contractor for a established company?

Due to the lack of mobility, hx of prolonged lung damage(smoking/asbestos from work), and recent surgery maybe use a diagnosis in alley of "at risk for" pnuemonia or blood clot . Also maybe impaired gas exchange =\

What's your medical history? Any high blood pressure? No! What are these b/p medications in ur bag? Oh well, I do have high blood pressure but not right now, it's controlled! Ahhhhhh!!!! Grinds my gears 😆

Everybody has answered the question, but just to add something... Sometimes they will have yoget ur badge, shots, signature from ur manager etc... It's a good idea to be properly dressed in case you bump into someone imports To=)

There is a bunch of apps that help, but if your lacking time, a quick reference to a seasoned nurse will do. Eventually they become repetitious and you will feel more comfortable.=)

Really? "Different" means black/white, happy/sad, alive/dead. I think dying and dead are really in the same alley=) it's gone way too far lol peace I'm out

I don't know how to change that. I don't even know where you found that pre-nursing infoí ½í¸”

Hope u told that the person with the morgue post also.

Ugh always the same here! Make your point and then a win win, but loose or someone makes a valid point then by default show off ur resume! Look, I just wanted to suggest something that is all, pls don't read through the lines. Been a nurse for 20+

I've worked some hospice, and you truly have to be robotic to work in such a field yet the respect needs to be there. If you become attached to every one of them it will only make your job a living hell. So yes, I do believe a bland personality is perfect for hospice. She hates people yet still wants to help and comes on as a dark person? So yes, hypothetically if she gets in a nursing program and assuming she passes then maybe YES! I might have "suggested", hospice.

Joking! Agh guys, where's ur sense of humor?í ½í¸€

Maybe you can work in hospice home health? Minimal interaction and your near death all the time. Patients are quiet and unconscious!

I didn't want to comment on an old post, but since I already opened a can of worms I guess here it goes...as a paramedic in the fire dept we are responsible for finding problems and reacting to such. I have done intubations, central lines, chest tubes, thoracitomy, a needle decompression, intraosseous access, and just did my first tracheostomy(was awesome by the way). As a nurse I feel the care is more long term care and monitoring then reporting it to the puppet master but does require a DIFFERENT education than the paramedic, one that the paramedic does not acquire. In all, my nursing education was very detailed and broad from maternity to psych then Ned/rug and pretty hard( 7/10). In the contrary my paramedic focused on the medical side(yes a lot less than my nursing) but focused a lot more on emergency procedures and independency on self decisions. Unlike my nursing, the paramedic consist a national registry which is like NCLEX which seemed harder, but for our skills portion you have a state health department wiz testing you on those skills, something I didn't do with my RN. Guys, they are different animals and are incomparable. I hear more as a paramedic " oh you saved my dad" compared to what I hear as a nurse " you took care of my dad".

Don't you just hate when ur relief nurse is 20 minutes late, then shows up with tacos and Starbucks!? Three shifts in a row!

I worked in ER and usually never sick. As long as you wash your hands, eats clean and excercise you should be fine. I rarely got sick. Oh and get ur shots

Hahaha thanks

Was this post revived from the dead? I see a date back to January. I would like to comment because I am both, but don't know if the person asking got his answer already half a year ago😁pls advise?

Don't be nervous. ER is a fast paced priority game. Focus on your sick patients first like icu's, chest painers, sob'iers then on your frequent belly painers and so on. Have a thick shell with families and leave your problems at home and your hospital problems at the hospital. You'll be fine, they won't let you sink! Plus you have a doctor a head turn away😎

Yes he has all three. After everyone's input, I manage to incorporate water play, tummy time on a bean bag, handing blocks, and basic sign language. Thank you

Yes it's a home health and is pretty much tied to a room, can't take the pt outside unfortunately. Got a nap and tv schedule other than that ita between play area and crib because of constant O2. I got the basic routine from care givers but do feel clueless as far as activities go. The water idea seems nice and bubbles. His disabilities do hold him back a lot though. Thanks

I am doing 1-1 care with a 2/12 year old and is delayed. Any one know any activities to pass a 12 hr shift???

Hey there maybe I made this patient seem sicker than he really is. He's not in a hospital, is completely weened off the vent, has a t-collar, only wears cannula with speech therapy, is stepping down from trach and then completely gone. He's not on any pulmonary vasodilators. I do have pals and stable course and numerous airway and vent classes. I think I found my answer though while doing research and speaking to pulmonologist. I really appreciate all the input, really helped in finding my answer í ½í¸ƒ

Flyingscot- I believe this pt had the rastelli procedure GrannyRRT- I should have specified, he is on humidified 21%( that was the one left on 5lpm), nasal cannula @ 3lpm during speech therapy, t-collar@ HS, and vent PRN. I work in a home setting it is why we have prescribed O2 by pulmonologist. I have been a medic for 7 yrs and an RN for three. I do 911 ems and emergency room and ICU, MICU, ACLS instructor. I got oriented for several weeks and do believe to be qualified to work with cardiac kids. flyingscot-thanks for the sources I will do that. I have done some research online and my old pediatric book before starting the case so I wouldn't be lost my first day and do have a good understanding on it.thanks Thanks meanmaryjean couldn't agree more hope this helps guys...thanks