100%hospicenurse

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1. Per Diem Hospice Nursing

   100%hospicenurse replied to nurselearner's topic in Hospice

   I worked per diem, but ended up doing 40 hours a week when I started. Most hospices seem to use per diem nurses to lighten the load for busy full-time case managers, or to see pts. when case managers are on vacation or sick. You will need a full-fl...

2. how to thank hospice unit

   100%hospicenurse replied to heartICU's topic in Hospice

   At my hospice, we keep a bulletin board of cards and letters from families. We take time to read the cards, and they are very much appreciated. I like the idea of the artwork. A plant might be nice, too.

3. Hospice has doped my dad!

   100%hospicenurse replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Hospice

   I think there have been lots of helpful replies. It's a real challenge caring for people with a history of alcohol abuse. One suggestion I have is to substitute Serax(Oxazepam) for the Xanax. That seems to work better with people who have a histor...

4. HUP, CHOP, Jeff, Christiana?

   100%hospicenurse replied to KristinWW's topic in Pennsylvania

   I don't know about the philly hospitals, but I've worked at Christiana, and I'd say they're kind of behind the times, in a lot of ways. it's close to philly, but the attitudes and the docs are very conservative. I'd go for CHOP, if you want to work...

5. Final Gifts

   100%hospicenurse replied to Irishgirl's topic in Hospice

   It's a wonderful book. These two nurses originated the idea of "Nearing Death Awareness". Not only will you refer to it, and share it with other nurses and families throughout your career, it will change the way you think about dying. I have probably...