LaurieCRNP2002 replied to d.mill's topic in NP Students
Although it has been quite a few years since I took the exam, I would highly recommend the Barkley course materials. At the time I took the exam, they did not have the online streaming videos so I ordered the CDs and listened closely, as well as goin...
LaurieCRNP2002 replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing
Thanks to all who have contributed to this thread. I think it is great that there are nurses who feel comfortable doing med-surg, LTC, and many of the "non-traditional" specialties that nurses seem to eschew in favor of the "glamour" of ER or ICU. Be...
LaurieCRNP2002 replied to Lukewarm's topic in General Nursing
Lukewarm I know it's been quite some time since anyone replied to this thread but if you want another idea for learning policy, consider joining a local chapter of a nurse's association in your area (either ANA or a specialty group). Also, proba...
LaurieCRNP2002 replied to Brandy214's topic in General Nursing
I currently work for a hospice/palliative care company and we do have marketers but to date (and I've only been there about 2.5 months) I have NEVER seen our marketers "fish" for patients as far as looking in their charts. They go to different facili...
LaurieCRNP2002 replied to WinterWolf90's topic in NP
First, congrats to you, WinterWolf90, for completing your NP program!! As MikeFNPC advised, find out if your new city (Lubbock) has an NP group there (may be part of a statewide group). Additionally, AANP (the national NP organization) has job listin...
LaurieCRNP2002 replied to Websterwiki's topic in CNA/MA
OP--I am sorry to hear you were sick at work. I don't think you handled things well but when you are sick, you are not always thinking clearly. I agree with Kooky Korky...I don't think you should get fired for this incident but you definitely need to...
LaurieCRNP2002 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth
I think everyone is different and if you truly have a passion for hospice care, you have nothing to lose by applying and if the hospice agency is interested, maybe they will bring you in for an interview. If you are lucky enough to get an interview, ...
LaurieCRNP2002 replied to Katieac1112's topic in Hospice
For those of you who are case managers for home hospice--if your company uses Relias for your online training, there is a module on case management that probably would be helpful.
LaurieCRNP2002 replied to Jesse.jean's topic in Hospice
Another resource to consider is the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association https://advancingexpertcare.org. Good luck and welcome to the hospice world! Laurie
LaurieCRNP2002 replied to AshBlonde83's topic in Hospice
My company uses HospiceSoft by Optima Healthcare Solutions. While it offers lots of space for narrative descriptions, it can be labor intensive at times.
LaurieCRNP2002 replied to Dani2389's topic in Hospice
Hi Dani I am a nurse practitioner who has acute care training but I have been working in hospice for the past 10 months (in addition to doing primary care home visits). Typically NP's in hospice are utilized to do face-to-face visits for re-certif...