MississippiSweetpea

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1. Dialysis 9 yrs, but terminal illness is COPD???

   MississippiSweetpea replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Hospice

   Yes, thank you. That answered a few questions. Thanks. I worked hospice in 1998 for about a year, then went back to local hospital on night shift. I got tired of resisting God's plan for me, so I came back to hospice about 1 1/2 years ago. Several c...

2. Dialysis 9 yrs, but terminal illness is COPD???

   MississippiSweetpea replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Hospice

   Ya'll have just blown my mind.........I am still reeling from this revelation. Medicare will allow dialysis. WOW. I just had a pt revoke Monday because the doctor was referring him for dialysis. We had him for COPD.

3. Dialysis 9 yrs, but terminal illness is COPD???

   MississippiSweetpea replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Hospice

   I didn't know you could have someone on dialysis in hospice. I was always told that it was not allowed since it is considered aggressive treatment....

4. New RN

   MississippiSweetpea replied to NurseMarla's topic in Hospice

   I agree with angshallad, med-surg would be very beneficial. You would see a wider variety of diagnosis, end stage processes. And a chance to really hone your skills and techniques. Good Luck:yeah:

5. is being a Hospice Nurse dangerous?

   MississippiSweetpea replied to newyorkgrrrrrrrrrrrl's topic in Hospice

   Dangerous??? Hmmm....Each day is filled with potential danger. In my area, (southeast of Memphis) I haven't had any dangerous situations yet. Even in our less desirable neighborhoods, I haven't sensed any danger or fear. The patient/family have aske...

6. On A Roll

   MississippiSweetpea replied to rngolfer53's topic in Hospice

   I always keep a bottle of Febreeze in my car, and on certain days, carry an extra lab coat. After seeing a heavy duty smoker and their houseful of heavyduty smokers, I simply go 2 blocks down and park. Remove my "smoking jacket" and place in plast...