Typical Day For A Home Health Nurse | Life of a Nurse

[Santaularia]

nice!

I have a question: how do you move from hospital until the cases? You go with all you need in the car?

[Dun1203]

Here's my vent- today I was sent to a motel next to a topless bar (parking lot for thw bar is shared with motel) saturated with drugs and prostitutes and when I complained they made it seem like that type of environment is normal and I was told all the other nurses are going and do not have an issues. Feeling blah today. Then I was asked to open a noncompliant patient that is on drugs and refuses to follow any medical advice.

[aloevera]

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enjoyed your post !! But Never expect thanks for a job well done, they just give more work for you to do !

That has been and continues to be my experience !!! Took me years to finally decide to slow down & say NO once in awhile. :)

[hmlawrence0729]

I'm thinking about transitioning into home health nursing. I'm an RN, however I'm concerned because I have severe allergies and asthma and I'm worried that going into home with so many potential triggers will further exacerbate my illness. Any thoughts?

[nurseypants328, BSN, APN]

This is such a wonderful thread! You always wonder what a day in the life is for different jobs and this really helps! I am interviewing for 2 home health jobs next week and I wasn't sure how I felt about it until I read this post. I am thinking of leaving the hospital and looking into HH and CM, this really was a fantastic way to learn about the flow and what to expect. Thank you!!