Idaho_nurse

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  1. What do you LOVE about HH nursing?

    Idaho_nurse replied to tachynut's topic in Home Health

    I LOVE home health... ok, 90% of the time I LOVE home health, lol. I love the fact that I get to spend as much or as little time as is needed on each client. Some can be quick, in and out, while...

  2. Considering home health

    Idaho_nurse replied to OBigdog26's topic in Home Health

    If you are looking at FT in Home health and not with a single client, home health is anything BUT laid back. it is heavy scheduling, fast paced and hectic.. often your perfect day of maybe 6 clients,...

  3. How many miles do you drive?

    Idaho_nurse replied to RunHeatherRun's topic in Home Health

    I am also very rural, and awaiting authorization for a company care. right now, my poor car drives at a minimum of 90 miles per day, and often over 150 multiple days of the week. I dont mind the...

  4. Work Tablet

    Idaho_nurse replied to CLUVRN's topic in Home Health

    Everyone in my agency uses a tablet... all work is done through there, notes, charting, etc. If you are tech savvy, its easier to use and fast. if not, you will struggle. My only ***** about them...

  5. Considering switching agencies

    Idaho_nurse replied to Twinnurses88's topic in Home Health

    They LEGALLY cannot refuse to give it to you. They must provide you with your signed documents upon request. On your other question: There is nothing that says you cannot change agencies, but the...

  6. Pay grade: experienced nurse vs new grad

    Idaho_nurse replied to rehric00's topic in General Nursing

    Seems like "back in the day", you were hired on and paid based upon your experience. My first job out of nursing school, I did make more than a starting nurse who had no medical background. I...

  7. Tough point in my life

    Idaho_nurse replied to BearFeet's topic in General Nursing

    I dont have much to add except be nice to yourself and you are recognizing what your going through, so that is the first start. I would think back to when the triggers first started. I know you said...

  8. colleague does not want to take day off

    Idaho_nurse replied to bellefleur's topic in General Nursing

    if ONLY i had that much energy. Everyone's energy level and tolerance is different. just because she can run circles around most of us, does not mean anything is wrong with her. May just be the way...

  9. Exhausted

    Idaho_nurse replied to KatFUTUREnurse's topic in General Students

    Welcome to the wonderful world of "no sleep" lol. Just think, it only gets worse from here. it is a blessing not to have to work on top of your studies, but you can do it. Its very rewarding, and...

  10. Guess I should change my name now.

    Idaho_nurse replied to pixiestudent2's topic in General Nursing

    CONGRATS ON YOUR TITLE CHANGE. as Shakespeare once said... Whats in a name... I wouldnt sweat

  11. You are NOT allergic to...

    Idaho_nurse replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    My favorite are the patients who list off an page worth of allergies, all of which include every medication we would use to treat pain BUT morphine. really? hmmm... makes you wonder.

  12. Time saving tips for HH nurse

    Idaho_nurse replied to KaeliF's topic in Home Health

    I want to add: there are some clients who are just difficult to work with, especially with scheduling, and most of the time it is because they want to feel in control of something. Sometimes I have...

  13. Time saving tips for HH nurse

    Idaho_nurse replied to KaeliF's topic in Home Health

    I only set up my first of the morning visits the night before. everything after noon, I start calling on that morning between clients. I have alot of routine, longer term clients, so they are...

  14. Hate Home health job

    Idaho_nurse replied to sistasoul's topic in Home Health

    OMG>>> YES!!!! I am constantly stressed out about the productivity points and stuff. I work so many hours, and my clients are sooo far out and rural that literally 5 or 6 clients can be over...

  15. What does being "on - call" mean?

    Idaho_nurse replied to NLC2015's topic in Home Health

    It depends upon the agency. For example: We get a standard fee of $50 for weekend call per day, and $25 for weekday call per day. Then we get our base pay for any time spent out in the field. That...

  16. The Patient's "Guests"

    Idaho_nurse replied to rnsheri's topic in Nursing Humor

    HAHAHA!!!! I have experienced most of these in my many years, and had to TRY to deal with many with the patience of a saint... Which didnt always work well. I have lost my patience with some vistors,...

  17. I'm upset and feel very disrespected.

    Idaho_nurse replied to KatFUTUREnurse's topic in General Students

    I understand it was rude and unprofessional of him/her, BUT... its not something to get upset over. Wait till you get to the point where you are explaining for the 10th time discharge instructions to...

  18. Stupid things that nurses say

    Idaho_nurse replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    This is a great thread... I cannot recall a time when I didnt have insert foot syndrome, and its quite chronic.. luckily, I have some great patients who have great senses of humor. But one really got...