Independence Plus Blog
Independence Plus, Inc. Announces New Mission/Vision Statement
As part of our strategic planning process, Independence Plus is pleased to announce a newly established mission and vision statement. Our updated mission and vision emphasizes the company’s longtime core values, while more effectively describing what WE strive to accomplish.
Someone You Should Know: Karen H., RN
We knew there was something special about Karen H., RN, when we interviewed her for a position in our Home Nursing Residency program. Two years later, she is still getting our attention—and bringing her best self to work caring for our medically complex, ventilator-dependent patients at home.
Home Nursing Residency: 12 Cohorts Strong
Independence Plus is proud to be well into the second year of our Home Nursing Residency Program. To celebrate the success of our program, we are rerunning one of our more popular blogs on our Home Nursing Residency, which featured our first cohort.
How To Respond During Emotional Situations
Our patients experience a full range of emotions—from sadness and anger to fear and joy. As the trusted nurse, what do you do if your patient begins to cry? What if your patient is filled with anxiety or anger? How should you react when your patient receives bad news?
10 Patient Success Stories of 2015
As we dive full force into 2016, we continue to be reminded of all the blessings of 2015. The success stories we share on this blog give us hope and inspiration for the New Year, and remind us about what really matters: Providing people with complex medical and respiratory needs the opportunity to live fulfilling lives at home.
Community Firefighter with ALS Fights for A Cure
“In some ways it’s a death sentence,” Dick begins. “But there are many ways to fight ALS. Look around me, there’s my g-tube, ventilator, diaphragmatic pacer… the list goes on.” Dick knows these interventions aren’t for everyone, but it’s his mission to make sure that everyone who is living with ALS knows what’s available to them.
A Parent’s Perspective: What It Means to be a Home Care Nurse
Earlier this week, we participated in an “Employer Forum” panel discussion at a local nursing college. We spoke about what we’re looking for in new graduate nurses, but also, what our patients and families are looking for in the nurses who care for them at home. We asked Hillary Savoie, PhD, to share her thoughts as the mother of a little girl who has rare genetic disorder.
Saving My Brother’s Life: Exposing the Cause vs. Treating Symptoms
Carol, our Vice President of Operations for Home Health and Home Nursing, recently saved her brother Neal’s life. She was determined to expose the cause behind the problems her hospitalized brother was experiencing, as he deteriorated in front of her own eyes. Read more about how she refused to allow the “healthcare establishment” to continue their practice of simply treating symptoms while the underlying cause continued to brew.
Paying It Forward
Alishia M., a Recruitment Specialist at Independence Plus, is always coming up with ideas about how we can give back to those in need. Whether its signing us up for a 5k run/walk benefiting a local children’s hospital, volunteering at the soup kitchen, or most recently, gathering a group of employees to purchase 30 gifts for children in need through The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree.
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12 Rules of Body Mechanics [INFOGRAPHIC]
Earlier this week, we hosted an educational event for our nursing team focused on proper body mechanics. For those of you who missed it – and for anyone looking for more information about body mechanics – this infographic is for you!
Succeeding in Nursing with a Little Help from My Son
“We traveled this journey together,” Zandra, RN, begins. When Zandra was 17 years old, she gave birth to her son, Alexander. Since his very first breath, Alexander has given his mom, Zandra, the resolve to follow her heart and tackle her biggest dreams. Zandra wanted the absolute best for her son, so she made the courageous decision to go to college.
Home Nursing Skills Not Taught in the Classroom
Last week, our Home Nursing Residency Manager, Brittany R., RN, spoke to a group of our employees about what our new graduates learned in their first year of nursing. This is what all home care nurses can expect to learn—whether you’re a new graduate nurse or a hospital nurse who is looking for a new opportunity!
Grow With Us
We’re expanding our services and offerings. We want you to be a part of the team that is delivering personalized, individual, people-focused skilled home healthcare to those in need. Come join us.