Independence Plus Blog
How to Conquer Complacency in Home Healthcare
One piece of advice that is often given to new nurses during orientation and training at Independence Plus is: Whatever you do, do not become a complacent nurse! So, for any nurse who feels like they may be feeling complacent or bored, these tips are for you!
8 Tips from Our Respiratory Care Practitioners
We’re celebrating Respiratory Care Practitioner Week early with 8 tips from our Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP). Our RCPs are our go-to experts when it comes to respiratory care and services at home for our patients with complex medical and respiratory needs.
Choosing Lucas: A Second Child After Medical Complexities
When Andrew was decannulated and no longer required 24/7 Skilled Hourly Home Nursing, Jennifer and her husband started thinking about adding to their family. This is their story about how they made the decision to have another baby.
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What Sets Us Apart [INFOGRAPHIC]
Independence Plus is not just a staffing or equipment agency. Our niche is that we serve people with complex medical and respiratory needs – and we keep them out of the hospital by providing many “extras” that go beyond the standard fare. We created this simple, easy-to-read infographic to showcase some of what sets us apart from other homecare providers.
Show Us Your Stethoscope!
We wanted to join in on the #nursesunite campaign, so we took photographs of our own nurses modeling a “nurse’s” stethoscope and asked them why they’re proud of their profession. Here are their photos—and what they said!
Nurse Residents Moving On Up!
Now, we are celebrating hiring two of our early graduates into full-time management positions: Ela W., BSN, RN, as a Clinical Manager, and Brittany R., RN, as our new Home Nursing Residency Manager.
Nurses Helping Nurses: What’s Home Nursing Really Like?
Our industry is a bit of a mystery for those who aren’t directly involved, so we asked our nurses to shed some light on the incredible work they do every day. We asked them one simple question: What’s one thing about your job that would surprise a hospital nurse?
Someone You Should Know: Lisa, RN
Lisa, RN, can be found working with many of our most complex, ventilator-dependent patients at home. We recently sat down with Lisa to find out what makes her tick, and why our patients and nurses can’t seem to get enough!
Every August until a Cure
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge took the nation by storm last summer when Pete Frates and Pat Quinn launched the now-famous challenge to raise money for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). As a home healthcare organization with many ALS patients, it’s important to us that we’re part of the solution.
Limitless Lauren
Lauren, age 19, has accomplished a great deal in her life—she graduated from high school, sings in the choir, and even received a scholarship and was accepted to college. Now, she’s adding “life coach” to her list of accomplishments.
We Appreciate YOU!
A huge thank you to all of our employees who participated in our summer Employee Appreciation event yesterday on our front lawn! For those of you who couldn’t make it—you were missed! Because a picture says a thousand words, here are a few of our favorite images of the big day!
Fulfilling a Dream: Leading and Teaching by Example
Erica, BSN, RN, has worked at Independence Plus for less than one year—and is on the fast track! She started as a field nurse working with some of our most complex pediatric and adult patients. Now, she’s working as a nurse educator and transitioning our new ventilator-dependent patients from the hospital to home.
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.