Outpatient Nurse | Day in the Life Nurse Vlog | What it's like being a Home Health RN

Follow me along as I see 8 patients for the day! This week has been hectic for me as I was getting ready to leave for vacation. I normally do not see 8 patients in 1 day unless I need to and as a last resort. I have been working as a home health nurse the last 4-5 months and I have learned so much! Home care is my specialty and if you guys are interested in home care, follow along!
Thank you all for the support and watching my growth as a nurse. If you have any questions, you can always reach out to me on instagram @kriziaann__

[@nurse_krizia]

Thank you guys for watching! It has officially been 4-5 months since starting my job as a home health nurse. There are definitely a lot of pros and cons that I have learned! My next video will be talking about how to choose the right home health agency, different pay options, schedule, flexibility, etc. Subscribe so you don't miss the next video!

[@evelynelarisa5149]

Can't wait for these contents! ♡

[@cecetayim3051]

Love your videos and I subscribed already to learn more. As a new grad BSN RN and mom that's the route I'm interested for more flexibility with my toddler and schedule rather than bedside nursing for now. Thank you and keep encouraging us.

[@teady012002]

Did you make an updated video? I just started with home health and hearing your perspective would be awesome.

[@nurse_krizia]

@@teady012002 I haven’t! I currently do Home infusion now which is still home home health but focused on infusions

[@acadkenz.9497]

Watching your videos, I'm actually so excited to work in Home health because there is so much opportunity for education so you also end up reinforcing the ideas for yourself and knowing your info on a greater level, where in the hospital time was so short that it felt like education was not given sufficiently. It also seems you have more time to learn hands-on without being incredibly rushed. I felt like as a new grad I was swamped in the hospital with admits and discharges, that sometimes actually skills were pushed to the side because of all of the ADL care we were doing vs. getting to practice skills, such as wound care.

[@russelalmanzor4056]

Hi Krizia. I'm a newer nurse of only 10 months experience in the ICU. I applied to some home health jobs and I already got an interview soon! I work fulltime hours at the hospital and I was wondering if you think doing home health on the side would be doable? I was actually considering quitting ICU because it's so stressful :( sometimes I feel dreadful before coming into work. I'm still new so I still try to remind myself to give myself time and forgive myself for mistakes, but the stress does get to me sometimes. When I watch your videos I feel at ease seeing how much less stressful home care appears compared to bedside, and it looks like something I would love (maximizing pt interaction without being on my feet back and forth and feeling rushed to provide care for 12hrs).

[@zeppkfw]

How is it a year later lol

[@phelishagabriel6028]

I love this field i always wanna to be nurse since 8 yrs old so i am doing outpatient home health RN BSN like you thank you for this loving video.

[@portersmith1876]

I have to say from the bottom of my heart that every CNAS,LPN,RN and ARNPs really deserve more credit then they actually receive as much credit as PAs or doctors get.My philosophy is that the Doctors wright the prescriptions the LPN and or RN s administer the medications and tend to the patients 24 hours a day where as PAs and Doctors are only making rounds on the hospital wards for 8 to 10 hours a day.

[@jensahawk233]

OMG!! I've never seen blood coag readers like that, like a glucometer!!! That'll be a life changer for all the people I see on warfarin! Avoids all those blood tests, esp.when their INR is unstable or they're starting out. Actually i wish ALL blood tests are just a fingerprick like this in the near future! Makes me less scared of getting old if it is haha

[@just.nena.]

Yay! I love your work journey videos ❤️

[@nurse_krizia]

Thank you for watching!

[@ItsHIM4me]

So excited to see a video from you! I've been patiently waiting. You have the best videos...

[@nurse_krizia]

Aww thank you! I’ve got more coming with my new job 👀

[@tammiebaby21]

@@nurse_krizia New job 👀

[@francecasabar6176]

Thank you for your videos! I left 10 years of bedside to try out outpatient RN jobs and home health.

[@dullc22]

What program are you using to chart? Good for you by the way been doing home health for 7 years in norcal, and nothing beats not being trapped in a facility for 12 hours.

[@nurse_krizia]

Hey! I’ve used Devero and Kantime. Agree! Love the flexibility and having the ability to drive freely, because of this it doesn’t feel like a job to me!

[@stephtube820]

Hi love your videos I’m a RN and looking to get out of bedside. I’m wondering if there are options for part time home health? Also what are holidays like?

[@nurse_krizia]

Hey! Yes there are part time and per diem. We get weekends and holidays off, unless you prefer to work.

[@robienillosistoso628]

Love your vid interview with Jason at Nurse to Riches, proud Tita Nurse here ❤🇵🇭🇺🇸

[@nurse_krizia]

Ahh thank you for watching tita! 🇵🇭 😊

[@robienillosistoso628]

@@nurse_krizia ❤️🇵🇭

[@robienillosistoso628]

@@nurse_krizia hope to connect and be my guest in my new channel, still learning YT 😇🇵🇭

[@femfette]

Do you ever have to go in to the office for anything besides picking up supplies? It looks like you usually just chart / prep at home and then head out.

[@nurse_krizia]

Hey! Exactly, I just go in for supplies and do the rest at home. You can go into the office to chart if your prefer it.

[@DariTrinidad]

Would you recommend doing this as a new grad? I like the freedom but scared of the autonomy and being alone in a pts home .

[@nurse_krizia]

I do! It is a big learning curve and it’s a slower paced environment. I have time to prepare before I see my patients such as reviewing their H&P, creating a plan on what to do, and watching videos on skills I need to brush up on. It is scary but has taught me a lot on critical thinking!

[@DariTrinidad]

@@nurse_krizia omg that makes me feel better , I don’t want to do the hospital setting it’s so fast paced , I think HH would be a good fit for an introvert like me

[@shahinahalani5115]

Hey I'm a new grad nurse with no hospital experience. I'm really considering home health nursing to start my nursing journey. I needed to hear this. Thank you!

[@twisstedsisster]

Wow, Krizia... Great job navigating the day! So how does an elderly patient get signed up for Home Health? Is it free?

[@nurse_krizia]

Thank you! An elderly gets signed up through an order by an MD. The visits are covered through the insurance. Other services provided are PT, OT, ST and home health aides for daily ADL/baths.

[@MendandMake]

Do you get paid per visit or hourly

[@mp57634]

I love your vlogs, cool insight for nursing

[@Essence_Divine]

How much do you spend eating out while working? Do you eat out every time you work?

[@nurse_krizia]

It depends! If I have a long break in between patients or have a short day, I eat at home. If I’m busy and don’t have time to go home, I’ll eat out and spend around $10-20.

[@meefeto]

do you work with an agency?

[@kimberlyroberts9776]

Hi, I really enjoy all of you videos! I was wondering what homecare company you work For? I live in Laguna Hills in Orange County. Thanks

[@vex6543]

Do you get paid by the hour or by the day?

[@RM-tt1np]

Did the company you work for provide training? If so, how long was the training?

[@nurse_krizia]

Yes, they provided 1 week of didactic training then 1 week with a preceptor.

[@dysphanlumbangaol6134]

@@nurse_krizia did you feel that that was enough training?

[@lilpinay7973]

Girl we need an update or a new video!!!! 😭😂 Hope you’re doing well Krizia!💕

[@angelsnglng]

Do you get on call? How does it work if you're on call?

[@nurse_krizia]

You do get on call. When you’re on call, it’s usually the weekends. They have you see new admissions and as needed visits with patients like clogged foleys, etc.

[@thelmar.9972]

Thank you for this video; it was very informational!

[@pielai719]

Which HH agency are you working now?

[@Favourbrien]

Hello! I'm a Registered Nurse from Nigeria and I would love to school in WCU for my BSN. Can I get a scholarship or something as an international student?

[@katevan1423]

Do you get paid for the time you chatting ?

[@LieingCostsYourSoulTellElders]

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[@gladyssterilantoine6202]

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