ReluctantMonk

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1. SNF asking hospice to change meds

   ReluctantMonk replied to silverwillow's topic in Hospice

   What I wrote is our company's policy. Since we are not an employee of the SNF we cannot take orders from an MD for the patient, we can only ask the facility to call the MD with our recommendations. I know of hospices in this area that contract the ...

2. SNF asking hospice to change meds

   ReluctantMonk replied to silverwillow's topic in Hospice

   We have Hospice patients in SNF facilities and have never been asked to change any meds ( we have been asked to offer suggestions). If they want a med change or if we recommend a change it is up to them to contact the patient's MD.

3. use of Cadd pumps in pain management

   ReluctantMonk replied to jwelhwel's topic in Hospice

   The Hospice I work with uses CADD Pumps if the MD orders it, either IV or SQ. We shy away from Duragesic patches if the patient can take po or if there is no body fat to absorb meds this way.

4. Evansville. Deaconness or St. Mary's

   ReluctantMonk posted a topic in Indiana

   I will be moving to southern Indiana and would like any info on these two facilities, such as, acuity, pay, benefits, and working atmosphere. I'm an RN with 10 years experience. :typing

5. Moving to Vincennes area

   ReluctantMonk posted a topic in Indiana

   Howdy Hoosiers. I am relocating ( don't ask why please ) from the East Coast to the Vincennes area in southwestern Indiana early next year. With 10 years experience as an RN in Acute Care, Home Health Care, and currently 2 years of Hospice I would ...

6. Computers in Home Health Nursing

   ReluctantMonk replied to ReluctantMonk's topic in Home Health

   You're right Renerian, it does not include normal wear and tear. NRSKarenRN- I would appreciate any info you gather. ~~~~~thanks to all

7. Computers in Home Health Nursing

   ReluctantMonk replied to ReluctantMonk's topic in Home Health

   :) Thanks Ruby. I see a trend developing.

8. Computers in Home Health Nursing

   ReluctantMonk replied to ReluctantMonk's topic in Home Health

   Thanks Berta. I've been hearing the same thing from some of my non-nursing friends.

9. Computers in Home Health Nursing

   ReluctantMonk posted a topic in Home Health

   Greetings all. I hope some of you can reply to this post. I am an RN working in Home Health- Case management, and seeing about 6 pts. a day. We have just switched from paper forms to Laptops, which I love, but we are being asked by administration ...

10. You might be a redneck if.....

    ReluctantMonk replied to misti_z's topic in Humor

    1. You take a six pack of beer to a funeral.

11. Grading Scale For Your Nursing Program........

    ReluctantMonk replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    100- 93 = A 92- 84 =B 75- 83 =C No 'D's....below 75 and you failed.

12. Unions

    ReluctantMonk replied to Whisper's topic in Union

    If you want representation, a living wage, the right to barter, better benefits, and job security then a union is the way to go. At the facility where I work any nurse can be fired or terminated at the drop of a hat; no reason is needed. Can you im...

13. Midlife carreer change to nursing and part time hours available?

    ReluctantMonk replied to Leigh Mayfield's topic in General Nursing

    Like you I went back to school when I was in my late 30's. Around here there is plenty of part-time and per diem work available, but mostly for evening and/or night shifts. Also, you might be expected to work an occasional weekend...Best of luck

14. The Very Unofficial, Irreverent Nursing FAQ

    ReluctantMonk replied to betts's topic in General Nursing

    Very right on! Taking a copy of it to work.LOL