Percy60

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1. Young Hospice Nurses

   Percy60 replied to DarkHairedStudentCCC's topic in Hospice

   One thing to consider about hospice is how it can affect your personal life. Your social circle can get very small. Let's face it, no one(outside of nursing or hospice) wants to talk about death. I joke that it's like working for the IRS...at partie...

2. Anyone have any suggestions?

   Percy60 replied to RNandlovingit's topic in Hospice

   Our hospice has a mantra that helps with situations like this.... "People have the right to make bad choices"

3. Hospice Certification exam

   Percy60 replied to Brightonrn1's topic in Hospice

   I have found the book(Core Curriculum for the Generalist Hospice and Palliative Nurse) that is available through hpna.org(under publications) was very helpful.I also took a review class. Good Luck!

4. Hospice On Call Compensation Structure

   Percy60 replied to Katillac's topic in Hospice

   I work in a non profit with a census of 260. We get $2/hr for back-up call once every 16 days (430p-8a weekdays or 24 hour on sat/sun). Our visit rate is $55 but if it's over 2 hours, additional comp is negotiated with manager. Admissions is $120 for...

5. frustrated and overwhelmed

   Percy60 replied to kelluvanurse's topic in Hospice

   I work in the Chicago area. We are on call every other month 8p-8a Sat & Sun. If we're busy(more than 3 visits), we get Monday off or we can take the $55 per visit and work Monday. We are paid $2.00 per hour for carrying the pager. We usually hav...

6. Angry patient

   Percy60 replied to bay bay's topic in Hospice

   My 2cents: I've been a hospice nurse for 7 years now and I am always learning new things. I try to remember that the loss of control and choices is also a reason for anger. I make sure that my patients know that they are in charge of their care. As l...