CLWCHPN

CLWCHPN has 18 years experience and specializes in ER Hospice.

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

   CLWCHPN replied to ShayRN's topic in Hospice

   Our hospital does not reimburse for the exam but do pay RN's $1:50/hour more if they are certified in the specialty that they are working in. This came about after I was scheduled to take the exam as I wanted to get the education not offered by my de...

2. Taking a leap of FAITH

   CLWCHPN replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in Hospice

   JUMP! I followed a similar path by taking a relief position at our hospice inpatient unit and then taking a job there as soon as I could. It was the best decision I could have made. After 12 years as an ER nurse and 3 years in cardiac nursing it has ...

3. Further education in Hospice and Palliative care

   CLWCHPN replied to CLWCHPN's topic in Hospice

   Thanks. Our program currently wont support a clinical educator, but I think I'll work in that direction. I appreciate the input and I'll try your suggestion of taking courses. T

4. Further education in Hospice and Palliative care

   CLWCHPN replied to CLWCHPN's topic in Hospice

   Thank you for replying. I am not looking to go into administration or management. Nor do I want to get my NP. Ideally I would like to combine a clinical educator position with hands-on nursing. There isn't a clinical educator position at my current H...

5. Further education in Hospice and Palliative care

   CLWCHPN posted a topic in Hospice

   Does anyone know if there is a specific Hospice and/or palliative care degree program anywhere? I have my CHPN and want to pursue a degree but not just BSN.