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Great question! There are some positions that will allow for night shift in home health but I don't think it's as regular as inpatient care (acute care). I think if you were looking for night time positions you could find them but there is a much higher concentration of home health that happens during the day. Thanks for the comment!

Thanks for the comment! These videos are made primarily for those not yet in the medical field (or those with little to no experience) so I try to use less medical jargon when I can. I couldn't decide if "outpatient" or "ambulatory" sounded more technical so I went with "outpatient." Many people who have been hospitalized and needed things like rehab or PT are referred to "outpatient rehab" for example so I thought it might be easier to understand for those without any knowledge of medicine. You're absolutely right though, thank you for commenting!

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Hey again Jane, sorry to tell you there really aren't any nursing fields I am aware of that will guarantee you won't interact with those things. It's kind of like being a mechanic and trying to avoid oil changes, it's a normal and regular part of the job and I'm not sure it's avoidable. There are some positions that may not require it but they typically require experience first, which requires interacting with all of those things. You could look into Telehealth perhaps but again, every Telehealth I'm aware of will require 2+ years of experience. Thanks for the comment!

@@nursology590 thank you for the reply! I’m finding that so many fields are so challenging to endure, nothing easy, that’s for sure!

​@@musicandpoetry_8You can try wotking in psyhe facility where there is less exposure with fluids. Did you ever find a job in any field in nursing ? Good luck.

Hey Jane! I'm sure there are some versions of home health that don't do that as much as others, however it's well within the RN and LVP/LPN scope to toilet and bath patients. You might look into wound care home health or a version of home health that is relatively temporary for the patients. Even so, I'm not sure it's completely avoidable. Thanks for the comment!

That sounds like a great gig! Home health has expanded into quite a robust sector over the last several years and they offer some pretty cool options! I'm glad to hear you're liking the new gig! Thanks for the comment!

Hey P.J. I am not 100% sure on this one so you'll want to do some of your own research. What I do know is that many home health organizations will require the use of your own car and need proof of license and insurance for that. The organizations that use their cars for the nurses may have different options. In short, I would say yes, you probably need a clean driving record. However there may be some things that are allowed. I hope this helps! Thanks for the comment!

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What is the cases of pt in home health care

​@duaaalghuti918 not sure what you are asking. Yes, PT is done in the home

Right! It is a path that a lot of RNs take in their career journey! Thanks for the comment!

Hey! Thanks for the comment! I'd love to hear more about what you do as a home health nurse! As I mentioned in the video, what RNs do in home health varies a lot from place to place and patient to patient. Personal care is an aspect of nursing that is handled by RNs in almost every aspect of nursing as we don't only preform skills but we care for our patients holistically. I have no doubt that the majority of tasks you do are highly skilled but I'm sure you're giving personal care, companionship and skilled nursing to every patient as well. Thanks again for the comment! Feel free to let us know what your day looks like when you're working to help those that have no frame of reference at all!

Hi Katherine, you will need a nursing license to provide nursing care but there are many aspects of home health that have a lower barrier to entry. You could look into getting an LVN, or even starting with your CNA. Some states in the US have home health jobs that only require in house training but I don't know much about these off the top of my head. Thank you for the comment!

Hey angelica! With a lot of home health care, insurance will pay for a certain visit frequency depending on what you are needing home health for. Although there are many different perspectives, I was referring to the frequency of visits per week. I hope this helps! Thanks for the comment!

Wow! That's awesome! I have never heard of that but it sounds super innovative! Thanks for the comment!

@@nursology590 . Yeah a very inexpensive way to prevent amputations..

Thanks for the comment! I'm glad it added some value for you! We will be posting more videos in the near future so be looking out for those!

Hey Mason! You're so welcome! Let me know if there is an area you're specifically looking for more information in and I'd be happy to dig into it with you and get back to you! Thanks for the comment!

Hey Melissa! Thanks for the comment! This process has been so interesting to see how many different aspects of nursing care there are throughout the US! Some of my friends in home health share a similar experience with you regarding seeing several patients and not typically staying for hours at a time. Thank you for the comment! I hope others will be able to read it and glean helpful information from it too!

Thanks! I'm glad I could add some value! Taking some time out of our week for some self care is SUPER important and, in my experience, health care professionals are really bad at doing this!

Thanks Nicole! We've got big plans for 2023 on the channel so stay tuned! Thanks for the comment!

Thanks! I appreciate the comment!

Hey Aylin! If I'm understanding your question you're wanting some information on Practice Nursing in the UK? I don't have any experience outside of the US but I'll look into it and see if I can gather enough information to put together a video! Thanks for the comment!

Congrats! landing a job is a great feeling, especially as a new grad! My main advice for new grads it to not stop learning now that you're out of school! It's easy to want to slow down on the studies but once you get out of school is when the specific learning happens! Learn all about common pediatric illnesses and signs and symptoms to look out for! There are a lot of nuances when it come to kiddos that you'll hand to have in your toolbox asap! Congratulations again on the job and I hope it's going well! Thanks for the comment!

Hey Johnson Lillie, Great question! I think there are a lot of nurses in your situation, especially with the pandemic putting such a strain on the healthcare field in general. To be quite honest, I don't know what route you should take specifically. Furthermore I think it's something you should give a lot of thought to prior to jumping back in. Here are some things to consider from my perspective: Depending on which state you are licensed in there are continuing education credits that are required to keep your license so you will want to make sure you have an active license prior to jumping out there. For example, in some states, going 5+ years without work requires you to take a small test to determine whether you are up to date on laws etc. I would look into that first (which will give you some refresher there). My main recommendation after that would be to start small and call some local hospitals or clinics and tell them your situation and ask them if you can shadow for a day or two. There is usually very little you have to do to be able to shadow. Then do the same at a home health facility and ask them about their systems and what kind of training they provide. After that I think you should just go for it. That said, there is a huge demand for nursing right now and as long as you are transparent with the facility you're applying at, I feel confident that they will provide the training necessary to get you up to speed. I hope my response helps! There truly is no one answer for everyone but these were just a few of my thoughts. Please let me know if there are any other questions!

Hey awofadeju1, To my knowledge, I believe most of the people working a blood drive through donation centers and drives are usually phlebotomists or specially trained technicians that are trained in blood drawing techniques. There may be an RN on site but I don't know quite enough about that to answer with much certainty. That said, I think if there are nurses there, you could consider that outpatient nursing. Thanks so much for your comment and please feel free to ask more questions if any pop up!

Hi Joni! Thank you for your valuable input! I love having nurses comment that work in the fields I make videos about. As I say in my videos, these are not exhaustive explanations and they vary widely depending on where you live and how large the facility is, etc. I have heard that the documentation is extremely stringent due to CMS guidelines and requirements! Thank you for commenting and adding value to those that may be reading in the comments!

Hi @joniK I’m starting a new role as a RN case manager in home health. Would you say you have a good work life balance? About what time do you usually finish your shifts? I’m excited to start this role. Thanks

Yes - what Joni K said. There are some wealthy clients that pay out-of-pocket for a private duty RN, but typically, home health aids are the people assisting with ADLs. In my experience, days working as a home health RN go by quickly as you drive around helping people with the things Joni K mentioned, and I usually enjoyed that part of the job. The documentation at home was too much, though. It didn't allow for much family time. Add in chronic problems, in my experience, with the companies I worked for (communication issues with the office staff, difficulty obtaining supplies, scheduling craziness), and it was time for me to find a new area of nursing. There must be better companies out there, and I truly wish the best for anyone considering home health, but that was my experience with two employers.

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Thank you so much Beverly!

Thank you Shima!

Hey again! I am planning on putting together a video for that soon! There is a lot of interest in that topic! I can tell you I used Kaplan for practice test materials and took thousands of questions! The more practice questions you take, the better your odds (that's anecdotal but I'm confident there is research to back that too). One of the hardest things about the NCLEX is the style in which they ask questions and the way you have to look at things to get to the "most correct" answer! Also, I'm fairly certain they have changed a few things about the NCLEX this past year so let me do some research and I will try and get a video up! Thanks for the comment!

Thank you so much Liliana! I took a break for the last several months (mostly due to the demands of covid on an ER nurse) but I am planning to pick things back up around august September!

Hey! Thanks for the comment! Typically, LVNs and RNs practice very similarly in some departments. The main difference is the difference in scope of practice. Typically LVNs are not allowed to triage or assess critical patients, in most places they are not allowed to be wound care specialists either and several other things. The thing is, in many cases, although they can't be the "primary" nurse for some patients and can't do some types of assessments on paper, they can often follow the RNs care plan with very little oversight. In fact, many LVNs I have worked with were AMAZING and had incredible experience and skill. You will have to look in to the specific differences in their scope of practice in your state to really find out what they do differently. Thanks again for the comment!

Thank you so much! I am planning on picking the podcast back up! It has been a crazy year and a half and I haven't been able to break away and find time but I am picking it all back up this coming September!

Thank you Beverly! I appreciate the feedback!

Hey Beverly! Thanks for the comment! I don't have much experience with international laws or certifications but typically there is training on site at the hospital or clinic to train you on specific parts of your job. There are some things that are even more specialized though and you have to take a course and then a test to get a certifications. For example, many emergency rooms require a Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) certification and that takes completion of a course along with passing an in person exam to obtain it. However, in some clinics and outpatient offices, they will train you in the areas needed to perform your duties. It's different from place to place but I hope that helps! Thanks again for the comment!

I appreciate that! Thanks for the comment!

Almost anything that's worth doing is going to be hard to a degree. Most things that are easy are often not worth it. Nursing is hard, there is no getting around that. However it is a very gratifying a enriching profession. In my opinion, it is well worth the struggle.

In many states, being a "caregiver" doesn't require a license. However, some states or organizations require some sort of formal training. You will want to check into that first.

Glad it was helpful! I'm planning on putting up a lot more content in the future, stay tuned!

That's awesome! I'll have to look into Zigbuddy, I have never heard of that! Thanks for the comment, Luis!

@@nursology590 no prob man, thanks for the vid. Yeah I found out about the app from my new job. Lot of the HH workers in my region told me about it. Tried it and made scheduling my week and routing so much easier. Has ton of places to put notes to so nice to keep track of into. This is for apple app but my friend used the android one apps.apple.com/us/app/zigbuddy-home-health-routing/id1533879381

Glad it was helpful! Keep a look out for more videos in the future!

Hey! Thanks for the comment! I would say that they are not the same. In many clinics, in fact, RN's will oversee the work of Medical Assistants. In general, the training and schooling that RN's go through allows them to develop critical thinking and skills that are usually beyond the scope of a medical assistant. Nurses can utilize "nursing diagnoses" and a wide array of assessment skills to help the primary care practitioner develop a treatment plan. They can also teach on medications and procedures proficiently. It's very important to remember too, that the job of a nurse is very diverse. No nurses will have the exact same experience and depending on the location, type of clinic, and state laws among other things, the experience of a nurse will differ drastically. These videos are intended to give a broad overview for those that don't have any idea about the position. Thanks again for the comment and feel free to ask more questions! I'll do my best to respond to them promptly!

There are a ton of different specialities in nursing! In most cases, you can even switch between them if you decide one isn't for you! If you go into home health and decide you want to try pediatrics, you can! There are so many tutors and helpful classes online as well as in most nursing schools to help with the math and studying. It's certainly not easy but it is so worth it!