Irish_Libra

Irish_Libra specializes in LTC & hospice.

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1. Is this the general opinion?

   Irish_Libra replied to Bridgette_H's topic in General Nursing

   I entered nsg school wanted L&D. My mind was set & thats what I was doing period. The only other thing I was certain about was that NO WAY was I doing geriatrics. Jump ahead now 11+yrs.... I am a geriatric hospice nurse! I found my niche &am...

2. Rude or Reportable? I'd like others opinions...

   Irish_Libra replied to Irish_Libra's topic in Relations

   Just to clarify I do not work for this facility. I am a hospice pt caregiver. I do pt care which also includes skin assessments, pain assessments, assess side effects of medications, & assess if there are any other needs the pt has (adaptive devi...

3. Nonverbal symptoms of pain

   Irish_Libra replied to redheadedvixen's topic in Hospice

   just to add that educating patients families sometimes entails reminding them that men in the older generations were taught not to show pain & that to do so is a sign of weakness. And that since he is now unable to make decisions for himself rega...

4. Question from new hospice nurse

   Irish_Libra replied to Diana2002's topic in Hospice

   It seems you've had a bad experience of some form of terminal aggitation. I'm sorry you had to go through that so early in your hospice experience. I've been in hospice for 6+yrs now, & I agree it does take some getting "used" to since the ideolo...

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

   Irish_Libra replied to ShayRN's topic in Hospice

   The hospice company I work for doesn't 'require' it, but over the last 3yrs or so, has been sending the RN's & LPN's for it. This fall it will be my turn (finally). Our employer gives us the materials to review, sends us to the one-day seminar, &...

6. Rude or Reportable? I'd like others opinions...

   Irish_Libra posted a topic in Relations

   Okay I'm going to give a situation and ask your opinion on what you think: just rude or is it reportable (to state board of nursing). I'd also like to know if you feel it is reportable what steps should be taken next. Here's the situation. I have bee...