HeavensNurse

HeavensNurse has 14 years experience and specializes in Hospice.

Latest Activity

1. The Patient I Failed

   HeavensNurse replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Relations

   Many nurses come to hospice after similar experiences. Don't forget that you can be an advocate for hospice from ANY environment. Even when I went to Telephonic Triage and Disease Management for a period of time I STILL shared hospice and told peop...

2. Death bed visions

   HeavensNurse replied to legend0710's topic in General Nursing

   SPOT ON! I have been with THOUSANDS of people who are near death or have died in my presence. It is an honor and I have been blessed to be working with them for 23 plus years. I am one of the few have become a nurse FOR hospice purposes. Keep tak...

3. What does your username mean?

   HeavensNurse replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Humor

   HeavensNurse - I became a nurse for Hospice, and Hospice is my heart and soul... I take care of those who are Heaven bound. My alternate name was SmileIL - as I always have a smile on my face (and I used to live in IL!). I've been told both apply ...

4. Be My Friend at the End

   HeavensNurse replied to Dancer3's topic in Relations

   You did a GREAT job listening to what your patient's NEEDS were. I have worked hospice for about 20 years and helping someone at the end of their life with closure is very important. It is sad when families turn a deaf ear to their loved one's need...

5. Veterans Admin. Travel Nurse Program

   HeavensNurse replied to techraider77's topic in Travel

   I am truly SHOCKED that the VA would not have any benefits.... I hope they change that. Afterall, in today's society WHO CAN LIVE WITHOUT health insurance? SHEESH!

6. Veterans Admin. Travel Nurse Program

   HeavensNurse replied to techraider77's topic in Travel

   I'd also love to hear more, if anyone finds out any details. I know the program is still up and running. I met an RN over the winter who was going for it, but I have lost touch with her. I hear their benefits are awesome!!! PLEASE KEEP US UP TO D...

7. RV's anyone???

   HeavensNurse replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

   It's an excellent IDEA! Do your homework. You have enough time. I hope you have a specialty they are looking for, ICU, ER, Surgery, Tele... As LTC/Hospice it has been hard, but I've been OK. Good Luck, and most of all, ENJOY!!!!

8. RV's anyone???

   HeavensNurse replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

   Rod, trying to find work up in the NE, and pull out of FL by May 10, but that is subject to change. Keep us posted! :)

9. Are you a nurse from a dysfunctional family?

   HeavensNurse replied to jenpstudentrn's topic in General Nursing

   BlueHeaven, give yourself a break. You are getting ahead, and I have to share with you the reason I gave when I went to therapy for the first time. "why are you here", my reply "I do not want to make the same mistakes my parents made". My therapis...

10. Are you a nurse from a dysfunctional family?

    HeavensNurse replied to jenpstudentrn's topic in General Nursing

    Ariko, You have your finger on the pulse, my man. Have you married a nurse? If not, I am really REALLY surprized, no matter what your sexual orientation. I have known many many cross dressers, many many nurses who are from dysfunctional families a...

11. RV's anyone???

    HeavensNurse replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    I'm still in. I will be in FL until May 10th. Congrats on the renewal! Hope all is well. Kim

12. RV's anyone???

    HeavensNurse replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    Rod, Keep us posted. :)

13. RV's anyone???

    HeavensNurse replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    Robin, It is on the bay & yes it is smaller... We needed access to the trolley as we only had one car & no bike. Your pics worked and look great! :) Kim

14. RV's anyone???

    HeavensNurse replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    Fort Myers is AWESOME in April. Groves would be good or I am staying at San Carlos RV Resort in Fort Myers Beach. Smaller, but on water. Wonderful people! 1 mile over the bridge to the beach and wonderful restaurants and fishing. Phone # here to...

15. RV's anyone???

    HeavensNurse replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    I am in Fort Myers Beach area until May 10. Rally would be awesome! Let me know what I could do to assist. Kim