oldtiger

oldtiger

Hospice, NICU

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About oldtiger

oldtiger has 30+ years experience and specializes in Hospice, NICU.


Neonatal to hospice... 1st breath to last

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  1. Critical Care RN with BSN want to move to Hospice

    I so agree. It's why I left the NICU. I suspect you always had that compassionate hospice heart...
  2. Critical Care RN with BSN want to move to Hospice

    There may be a nature vs nurture discussion re hospice heart, but I know it when I encounter it. The ICU nurse is especially appreciated for the incredible skills and attention to detail. Our patients now have very high acuities, with IVs, pleurx, th...
  3. Is providing continuous home care required?

    Tewdles, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. Your information is absolutely correct. In order to be MediCare certified, all 4 levels of care must be available. It is part of the COPs (Conditions of Participation).
  4. Critical Care RN with BSN want to move to Hospice

    I hire nurses without hospice experience if they have "hospice heart". We appreciate critical care training and experience and many of us come from that background. Talk to local hospices with the best reputations, and look for those who will mentor ...
  5. How would you comfort a dying atheist?

    This is my answer as well. It is not about us. It is about not having a personal agenda. It is about listening and bearing witness. When we are present for the patient, truly present, it is validation that that person is worthwhile and deserving of o...