dailysong

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1. New Job as a Hospice Intake Nurse

   dailysong replied to westieluv's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I'm per diem and I choose to cross train so I do mostly Admissions, but also field visits and just recently Hospice House. Admissions is my favorite! As Intake you will really learn all the rules...

2. implantable defibrillators/pacers

   dailysong replied to mc3's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I ran into this and remember huge difference between defibrillator and pacemaker. Pacemaker isn't a problem but the defibrillator can and has fired and it's awful! Don't forget, this is a huge legal...

3. Disposing of medications at time of death

   dailysong replied to RubyRN,CHPN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Our facility's protocol is to pour liquid meds into cat litter. Suppositories are crushed or microwaved and pour into the litter. Pills are also crushed and water added, etc. etc. The litter is...

4. How long are your visits in the home?

   dailysong replied to NurseFeelGood2005's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I think the 45 minutes to 3 hours is very close to what you need to know. The point? There's a wide variety of needs. With new admissions, you can take three hours just getting meds organized and...

5. Can onyone recommend a good liability insurance co?

   dailysong replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Yes, I had NSO until I found that I could get the same thing with my homeowners for the same money, and also enjoy better coverage for my home. Sad we must all think of this isn't it? The world we...

6. Can onyone recommend a good liability insurance co?

   dailysong replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   There are some companies out there that offer the $1/$3 million coverage but don't overlook your homeowner's insurance plan. I have purchased individual policies but I now use a program through my...