Poppyfields00

Poppyfields00 has 3 years experience.

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1. Mileage?

   Poppyfields00 replied to Samt9's topic in Hospice

   ...that's awful. I get travel time and mileage. I don't know the exact figures, let me check.

2. Question IF I Make The Leap Into Nursing?

   Poppyfields00 replied to Poppyfields00's topic in General Nursing

   This last week, my job was difficult. Being a person who simply wants to fix things, I realize this: I cannot fix death. There is no magic wand in hospice care. Our victories are small, profound, and about a moment. Nothing more nothing less. I canno...

3. Question IF I Make The Leap Into Nursing?

   Poppyfields00 replied to Poppyfields00's topic in General Nursing

   That means so much to me, thank-you.

4. Question IF I Make The Leap Into Nursing?

   Poppyfields00 replied to Poppyfields00's topic in General Nursing

   I think I will stay where I am. Yesterday, was surreal, I had a very saucy 90+ lady who is dying. This woman was throwing out jokes...and sass faster than I could count. I comforted her the best I could. Back rubs and touch help in some cases this wa...

5. Funny things your patients have said

   Poppyfields00 replied to LaterAlligator's topic in CNA/MA

   My patient was a 93 year old lady who suffered from Alzheimer's. That particular day was wrought with gastro-intestinal issues for me, I let out a horrific burp right in front of this dear lady, apologized profusely. She said in a very lady like tone...

6. Question IF I Make The Leap Into Nursing?

   Poppyfields00 replied to Poppyfields00's topic in General Nursing

   That's a good question, I don't know. I don't see why you can't but I don't know.

7. Question IF I Make The Leap Into Nursing?

   Poppyfields00 replied to Poppyfields00's topic in General Nursing

   I am so fortunate, one of the nurses I work with has been at it 41 years. She is a wealth of knowledge. She had to assess my competency, and YES, I was intimidated, and she tried to trip me up, (I, actually, appreciate it---it means she has faith in...

8. Question IF I Make The Leap Into Nursing?

   Poppyfields00 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am a hospice home health aide. I enjoy providing the best patient care I can. Frankly, this is a job I LOVE. However, we should always, always, challenge ourselves. IF I decide to, go on, and go to nursing school, as a nurse will I still provide pa...