freesia98

freesia98 has 10 years experience and specializes in ED, Med/Surg, Hospice, Palliative Care.

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1. Doctor won't back up his telephone orders!

   freesia98 replied to In_Chantress's topic in General Nursing

   Ahhh, another one of those self-absorbed MD's that needs to make sure that everyone within earshot knows they are the smartest person in the room! I've worked with a few-there is no mental issue here, just a big fat personality flaw! Make sure you CY...

2. Hospice Nurse Burnout

   freesia98 replied to weatherby's topic in Hospice

   AtlantaRN has the right idea. You cannot take the very best care of the patients if you don't take the very best care of you first! I have been in hospice for several years and believe your patients take enough of you...don't allow your employer stea...

3. I quit my job, need a letter...

   freesia98 replied to st4wb3rr33sh0rtc4k3's topic in General Nursing

   Type "resignation letter" into web browser for info. Only thing that feels better after you vent in a resignation letter is your pride. Better if you don't do it. Make it short, to the point, and professional. I've never written a letter longer than ...

4. Patients with Debility diagnosis...

   freesia98 replied to Nurse4nursing's topic in Hospice

   I'd much rather see a dual dx vs. debility unspecified. Can they narrow it down some?

5. Boundaries

   freesia98 replied to jharper's topic in Hospice

   These stories are all to familiar to anyone in home care/hospice. Some "professionals" really don't understand why boundaries protect them. Our organization has instituted a zero tolerance policy for contact with patients/families outside of work ho...

6. Is this a bad time of year to

   freesia98 replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in General Nursing

   Went on an interview x-mas eve! Go for it.

7. Getting Flack from "real nurses"

   freesia98 replied to Mcbrello's topic in Online Learning

   Oh and Mcbrello- you keep doing what you are doing! Cus people who think out of the same ol, same ol...they change the world!

8. Getting Flack from "real nurses"

   freesia98 replied to Mcbrello's topic in Online Learning

   One of the problems that nursing has to find a way to solve is how to stop berating new nurses for "not doing it the way it's always been done." Keep doing it the way it has always been done and keep getting the results you've always gotten. So we h...

9. Are there ever days you HATE being a nurse?

   freesia98 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

   I'm sorry you are in this position. It is very difficult to be "the nurse" when everyone wants answers for your loved ones condition. I have been in your shoes with my family several times. I have learned what works for me is to refer them back to th...

10. Is 'Going Hospice' a stigma?

    freesia98 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    One of the things that I always talk to patients about in a hospice discussion is the recertification periods. Recert periods: 90 days after admit, then every 60 days throughout care. At the time of recert the MD recertifies that if the disease runs ...

11. Is 'Going Hospice' a stigma?

    freesia98 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Been in hospice care for 6 years. It is the comprehensive comfort care program aimed at providing comfort care. Which restrictions are you referring to? Most hospices are able to choose which services they will provide over and above medicare guideli...