hubcap56

hubcap56 has 8 years experience and specializes in hospice, LTC.

Latest Activity

1. LPNs: Myths and Misconceptions (Part I)

   hubcap56 replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN/LVN

   I decided to change careers when I was in my 40's. I took an LPN course with the intention of working after graduation and going to school to get my BSN. I got a job right out of school as a hospice LPN and started working on my BSN. I soon realiz...

2. What's your reason for putting up with it?

   hubcap56 replied to canigraduate's topic in Relations

   As a male nurse, it has been my observation that the mistreatment of nurses is, for the most part, a very sexist activity. As a hospice nurse, I deal with patients and family members who are extremely stressed. I care for patients in hospitals, nurs...

3. Lost job over HIPAA violation, what is employment potential?

   hubcap56 replied to RockyMountainHigh's topic in HIPAA

   Many of the replies to this post refer to the OP's relative's action as a "mistake" and talk about it as a HIPAA violation -- which, of course, it is. I see that some contributors find this nurse's behavior reprehensible -- which, of course, it is. ...

4. Lost job over HIPAA violation, what is employment potential?

   hubcap56 replied to RockyMountainHigh's topic in HIPAA

   All I can say is, "Wow!" I can't imagine a circumstance in which it would seem like a good idea to take a photo of even part of a patient and send it to a "friend." And I deliberately put the word friend in quotes because, given the narrative of th...

5. Late career choice @ 35

   hubcap56 replied to blessed_2Bhere's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I started an LPN course at the age of 47 and began working as a hospice nurse at 48. I had originally planned to get my R.N. through an external degree program. However, after I went to work I learned that the hands-on patient care that I found mos...

6. Getting certified in Hospice, what is the benefit to you?

   hubcap56 replied to ShayRN's topic in Hospice

   My first hospice employer paid for the exam for CNAs, LPNs, and RNs. I had to buy the study material (@$75). I was certified while working for that employer in New York State but wasn't financially rewarded for it. I am now working in Texas for a ...

7. Career Assessment help

   hubcap56 replied to OhioRn11's topic in LPN/LVN

   Name: Peter B. Position: Hospice LPN Formal Education Required: graduation from accredited LPN program Dress Code: scrubs and/or street clothes (with the exception of denim) Physical Demands: move/reposition patients; transfer patients Entry Wage: $9...