northga gal

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1. Please help!!!! What are the best hospice companies out there for nurses?

   northga gal replied to shewalke's topic in Hospice

   It may depend upon where you live, as there could be big differences within the same company. I am new to hospice and didn't really know which companies were good in my area either. There is a thread on this listserv about questions to ask in inter...

2. Squamous cell CA of Face (graphic content)

   northga gal replied to seasonedlpn's topic in Hospice

   From EPERC's Fast Fact #46 on Malignant Wounds: Malignant wounds carry a high risk of superficial infection, especially with anaerobic or fungal species. Odor is frequently the first sign of anaerobic infection along with a purulent exudate. If the...

3. Hi, New user, Hospice nurse looking for input from other hospice nurses

   northga gal replied to pcrn's topic in Hospice

   Finn11707, what company do you work for? It's sounds like a great place to work.

4. R.N. reentry course's Atlanta

   northga gal replied to deedledumpling's topic in Georgia

   I'm in Forsyth County and was fortunate enough to get my first choice of a clinical placement at an inpatient hospice near home.

5. R.N. reentry course's Atlanta

   northga gal replied to deedledumpling's topic in Georgia

   I just did the March on-line program at KSU. There would be no easy commute from where I live to Kennesaw, so I was grateful for this option. After the theory on-line or on-site, you will have 160 hours of clinical. Some of the folks in my class we...

6. Atlanta Area Hospices

   northga gal replied to northga gal's topic in Hospice

   Thanks, AtlantaRN. I have been told by one company already that their full-time CMs do not take call on nights or weekends. Now whether that is actually the case, I do not know. The issue of being on call is important to me, but will not likely be...

7. Atlanta Area Hospices

   northga gal posted a topic in Hospice

   I am currently finishing an internship at an inpatient hospice unit. After this I intend to pursue employment doing hospice care in the field. I am not a new nurse, but am new to hospice and want to find a company that provides a great orientation ...