AprilLewis

AprilLewis has 10 years experience.

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1. Nicu to home health. Am I crazy?

   AprilLewis replied to mlang's topic in Home Health

   I loved going to client's houses and seeing them and doing some case management for them. However, the paperwork took so much of my time and I was not reimbursed for it. I really couldn't afford to work as a home health nurse as I had a daughter to...

2. Nicu to home health. Am I crazy?

   AprilLewis replied to mlang's topic in Home Health

   Ha! I switched from surgical ICU to home health. I only lasted 2 months and then I went back to the ICU. I suppose it depends on your goals and your reasons for switching. More information please:)

3. Support Group for Nurses

   AprilLewis replied to firefly443's topic in Stress 101

   Horseshoe, I agree that having a support group can increase the potential for nurses to vent about specific patients; however, it can also provide an opportunity for nurses to 'unload' in a more productive manner. They can share their experience ...

4. Support Group for Nurses

   AprilLewis replied to firefly443's topic in Stress 101

   I agree with the bedside nurse as a counselor. I think they have insight into the situation that other therapists may not.

5. Support Group for Nurses

   AprilLewis replied to firefly443's topic in Stress 101

   I like your idea of starting a nurse support group. I am in the process of starting one as well. I'm intentionally making it completely independent from the hospital. I think having it in the workplace may make nurses wary of the ramifications of ...