karenesn

karenesn

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About karenesn

karenesn specializes in palliative care.


Born in Chicago 1958. Went from LPN to RN at age 48.

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  1. Does your Hospice cover ABT for UTI's and URI's?

    Thanks for the input; much appreciated!
  2. Does your Hospice cover ABT for UTI's and URI's?

    Yes, Lifepath Hospice.org in Florida does. Yes I agree, treating the bladder cramps, and probable urinary retention related to a UTI, and treating the pain, SOB, and anxiety associated with dyspnea related to pneumonia, are considered compassionate ...
  3. After working in a nursing home for over two years, I continue to struggle with the realization, that nurses today can no longer offer consistent quality care to our institutionalized older adults, at no fault of their own. These are the patient's...
  4. Weird, but missing my old state's nurses union!

    I worked at a nursing home/rehab center in Florida two years ago. I had read the article, "Overview: Health Care and the Aging Population: What are Today's Challenges?" (author: Ella Kick, DNSc, RN) on OJIN. An issue was not addressed. Yes, w...
  5. I work in a nursing home rehab center in Florida. Administration has a policy, that nurses are to call the DON before we call the doctor or 911, if we feel a patient needs to be sent to the ER for any reason. The DON instructs the nurse on how to tr...
  6. Dementia Can Kill You!!

    I would have immediately called 911, notifying the police, about this situation of patient and caregiver endangerment and neglect, especially since the neighbor was aware of the gun(s). I'm sure the nursing agency must have known all along, now real...
  7. Nurses with ADD/ADHD?

    I started using Vyvanse, which was great!! Then I switched med. insurance companies after divorcing, and Vyvanse wasn't covered; too expensive for me. My doctor has me on Focalin XR 15mg. which is working out well. At first the only adverse effect...
  8. Nursing and dealing personally with ADHD

    Hi, If you read all the threads, then I'm sure you've read mine. I graduated 12/08 from a 2 yr. RN program. What helped was going to the school's disability counselor who, every semester, typed letters for me to give to each of my teachers/instruct...
  9. Nurses with ADD/ADHD?

    Hello out there, I graduated from RN Nursing school Dec. 2007. I had been an LPN for over 20 yrs. I was diagnosed with ADHD about 2 yrs ago, and CAPD 3 yrs before that. Well, I'm 50 yrs old now. I can identify with all of your stories and concerns...
  10. Nurses with ADD/ADHD?

    I decided to become an RN five years ago, at the age of 45. At that time, I was blind-sided by divorce after 25 yrs., I had recently been diagnosed with CAPD (Central Auditory Processing Disorder), and I was also strongly suspected of having ADHD. ...
  11. Covering tele for a non-tele nurse

    My Nursing Process IV Instructor, who was also a former Telemetry Charge Nurse, informed our class that you must inform your supervisor of your lack of experiance and request to be given orientation to the unit first, or be cross-trained. Find out wh...
  12. Nurses with ADD/ADHD?

    I have ADD; I did much better in nursing school after my doctor prescribed Straterra. (I never tried any other drug). Finally, I could read an entire chapter without my mind wandering every ten minutes. WOW, what an accomplishment then. Close friend...