melaniekrn97

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1. Covid-19: The Guilt of the Work From Home Nurse

   melaniekrn97 replied to maybug's topic in COVID

   Yes! I also work from home in case management. I said this exact thing to my husband yesterday. I am torn between the safety of my remote position and going back to acute care to help out.

2. New job-SOC nurse-NEED INFO

   melaniekrn97 replied to rdl2881's topic in Home Health

   Charting is definitely different, there is more emphasis of the patient's current/prior level of functioning. Can they dress themselves or do they need assistance? Can the prepare a meal or answer the phone? Stuff like that. A lot of this you will be...

3. Best automatic bp cuff?

   melaniekrn97 replied to babynurse73's topic in Home Health

   We are not permitted to use automated blood pressure monitoring devices where I work. Even PT, OT, ST and HHA are required to do manual readings.

4. New job-SOC nurse-NEED INFO

   melaniekrn97 replied to rdl2881's topic in Home Health

   I also hold this position in the company I work for. However, I have been a home health nurse since 1998. That being said, I think it has the potential to be very overwhelming for a nurse with no home health experience. Most nurses that come to home ...