lpoore

lpoore has 19 years experience and specializes in LTC, Urology, Gastroenterology, Hospice.

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1. Hospice EMR

   lpoore replied to Nascar nurse's topic in Hospice

   I know this thread is over 2 years old but I wanted to comment that MUMMS software sucks! The hospice that I work for is using and has always used MUMMS. It runs out of Firefox and you cannot update beyond Firefox 12 which is a security problem in ...

2. Mispronunciations That Drive You Nuts

   lpoore replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

   I work in hospice and we have had a few patients and families that call Hospice "hostage" or "hos-pick". I've also heard oxygen said many different ways.

3. Sepsis as Hospice Diagnosis

   lpoore posted a topic in Hospice

   Hi all! I wondered if sepsis can be used as a primary admitting diagnosis for hospice? Thanks, Linda

4. Patients who die right after the family leaves the room.

   lpoore replied to nitenite's topic in Hospice

   I have had this happen also. I believe the pt does not want them dying to be the last sight the family remembers.

5. Helping a patient achieve comfort at end of life is not that easy....

   lpoore replied to MomRN0913's topic in Hospice

   Hi! That is the same with the hospice I work for. Have you tried something like ABH scheduled ATC? Every pt is different and it is usually a trial and error finding the right med/meds that work for the pt. Good Luck

6. LPN for many years to qualify to take RN boards

   lpoore replied to lpoore's topic in LPN-RN

   Thanks to all for your responses. I have never heard of this either and just wanted to make sure before I possibly passed up a great opportunity. I will also let my co-worker know as well.

7. LPN for many years to qualify to take RN boards

   lpoore posted a topic in LPN-RN

   Hey all! I have a co-worker that mentioned that she had heard that if you have been an LPN for a number of years you can possibly qualify to sit for the RN Boards without going back to school. Has anyone heard of this?

8. O hai hospice!

   lpoore replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Hospice

   It is a very rewarding field of nursing.

9. Obtaining ekits or an emergency 3 day supply of meds

   lpoore replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Hospice

   The pharmacy we use is the same way. However, they will send out an E-Kit for a new admit pending the doctor's signature.

10. Evidence based article

    lpoore replied to Vtachy1's topic in Hospice

    Hi All! Recently, the hospice I work for purchased a video call Dying Wish for the staff to watch. It was very good and shows exactly what you are wanting. Linda

11. Pt./Family Comments that Leave You Speechless

    lpoore replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I work in Hospice and the other night we had a contract pt that was a full code (go figure!) and we had to perform CPR. During all of the commotion we had another pt's family standing at the desk wanting to discuss their father's BP levels for the l...

12. Question on code status and hospice

    lpoore replied to moeluvrn's topic in Hospice

    I work in hospice and I see this a lot. I know people have a right to their decisions but my feelings on this are that if you are on hospice then you are not seeking aggressive treatment. Which means, to me, that DNR should be the option w/hospice....

13. how much do you make an hour/year?

    lpoore replied to Fatima41200's topic in General Nursing

    I live in Georgia and work in hospice and make 19.86/hour part-time as a LPN. Not too bad and the job is wonderful!

14. Babies cut during c-sections?

    lpoore replied to rbytsdy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My youngest son got his foot cut when he was being delivered via c-section. He still has a scar from it. I'm sure things happen from time to time.

15. Crushing K-Dur

    lpoore replied to Zee_RN's topic in General Nursing

    She could also have given it PR (per rectum). I work in hospice and a lot of our patients are unable to swallow or comatose so in order for us to give their meds we will give them PR. So, so sad that there are nurses out there that don't care. Mos...