missy--kay

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1. My friend is dying..you gotta read this update!!!

   missy--kay replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Hospice

   Oh my gosh. I have checked back several times to see if you have updated your friend's condition. Unbelievable. I am so sorry that he took such advantage of you.

2. Confused about Carpuject???

   missy--kay replied to newexcitednurse's topic in Medications

   I use the 'ject for 99.9% of medication administrations. I work on an impatient hospice unit and give my fair share of morphine, Dilaudid and Ativan!! I have at least 2 in my pockets at all times. The pharmacy keeps plenty of them stocked for us!

3. Patients dying

   missy--kay replied to nesje30's topic in Geriatric

   Oh yes. I work for an inpatient Hospice unit and see some amazing things. I have realized that death is universal, but the path of which they take is so individual. Many patients "rally" and the family thinks that they are on the mend, only to be gon...

4. Do you hate doctors?

   missy--kay replied to snickerdoodle17_1's topic in General Students

   I work in an inpatient Hospice unit. Our medical director is the kindest person I have ever met. She oozes compassion, caring, and empathy. If I had an ounce of her compassion I'd consider myself lucky. Don't generalize. It seems like you have some m...

5. Aspiring Hospice Nurse

   missy--kay replied to GradAspiringNurse's topic in Hospice

   Good luck to the both of you. Hospice is the only reason I went to nursing school. I lost my 30 year old sister in an inpatient hospice unit to brain cancer. After sitting vigil for 8 weeks w her I realized I had to get there. I chose that unit for m...

6. Aims CC or Front Range CC for LPN to RN bridge

   missy--kay replied to CurlsGoneWildStudent's topic in Colorado

   I graduated from AIMS. No wait list anymore. It was a brutal program- 33 students started... 18 graduated. I've heard many good things about Front Range. Good luck!!

7. If you love your job, what is your speciality?

   missy--kay replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

   Hospice.... love, love, love it!!!

8. Hospice Care from the other side

   missy--kay replied to Hospice Nurse LPN's topic in Hospice

   Thank you for that story, Sharon. I am sitting here in tears. I am a Hospice nurse, and although I truly love the work, I am tired. I think it's called Compassion Fatigue Syndrome. I give all I have to the families of my patients and I am tired. You ...

9. pregnancy question

   missy--kay replied to bdbrdb's topic in General Nursing

   I'm now 30 weeks along, and have worked the 6p-6a shift at an LTC the entire time. I use my down time at night to put my feet up and rest a bit. Some nights have been harder than others... But most importantly....CONGRATS!!!

10. A Tribute To Those We Care For

    missy--kay replied to Laurab14's topic in Geriatric

    I am an RN in an LTC... thank you for that. It is beautiful and reminds me why I love my job. Thank you.

11. When nursing staff ask for medications

    missy--kay replied to dblpn's topic in Geriatric

    I'm 6 months pregnant and keep Tylenol and Tums in my work bag. If an employee asks, I give them some of my own... I don't want anyone to work with a headache!! Can't believe 'diversion' and 'Tylenol' are in the same conversation... What have we come...

12. LTC Salary for new grad RN

    missy--kay replied to Manang Biday's topic in Geriatric

    I also work in CO and make 22/hr base and 2.75/hr incentive for nights... This is in a LTC facility.

13. last question wrong on NCLEX

    missy--kay replied to birdie22's topic in NCLEX

    I got the last question wrong on Monday, and just found out I passed today! Do the trick!!! good luck!

14. My first ranting

    missy--kay replied to tokebi's topic in Geriatric

    OP, awesome rant!! I sooo feel your pain! I work the 6p-6a shift at an LTC. I have 57 residents after 10p and the work load is incredible. All the meds, the treatments, the charting, the med orders, the crash carts check, the stocking, the list goes ...

15. Why aren't nursing homes doing 12 hour shifts???

    missy--kay replied to GRAB1's topic in Geriatric

    I work 12 hour night shift at a SNF. I love the shift and would quit if they went to 8s. I couldn't stand being there 5 days a week.