Cing_angels

Cing_angels specializes in Hospice, Med-surg/Oncology,MDS,QA,LTC.

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1. subcutaneous IV fluids?

   Cing_angels posted a topic in Hospice

   In regards to the last post about IV fluids, I have always wondered about Subcutaneous IV- I have never seen it done. Can anyone explain how it is inserted and actually hydrates the person?-does it cause the tissues to swell? How does it actually hyd...

2. How long are your IDT mtgs? And content?

   Cing_angels posted a topic in Hospice

   Today we had a nurses meeting. Most of our complaints came about the IDT meetings. We are being pushed to rush through our patients being reviewed, not really able to "discuss" what is going on. We are given about 5 minutes tops to discuss 12-20 pati...

3. Homeopathic Hospice?

   Cing_angels replied to BeExcellent's topic in Hospice

   I work with a Guatemalan Nurse practioner in Hospice. She has made some very good suggestions for those who use only homeopathic methods. Here is a web site she suggested which give examples for some of their uses. http://www.thebody.com/bp/sept99/he...

4. Debriding enzyme?

   Cing_angels replied to NrsJena's topic in Wound

   I just recently talked to a pharmacist about the same thing (medicaid reimbursment) and he told me it depends on what plan they have chosen-since their is so many now- maybe thats how medicare works too? Not sure.

5. Eve/Wkend ADN programs KC area..Need Advice Please

   Cing_angels replied to Hair2Health's topic in Missouri

   Colorado Technical University in North Kansas City offers LPN and LPN to RN bridge program if you want to get through quickly and get it over with with no waiting. I graduated from there in 1996 when it was "Sanford -Brown College"-found my self in t...

6. When will they "snow"

   Cing_angels replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Hospice

   Hi, To respond to Leslie about Terminal Sedation, I agree, however I thought that is what stage her father is experiencing. My apologies for the misunderstanding.

7. When will they "snow"

   Cing_angels replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Hospice

   I agree with earle58, and your nurse. He is most likely going through terminal restlessness and possibly spiritual pain. Have you considered having the chaplain come to your home and speak to him? Even if he was not a religious man, this does sometim...