DMB FAN2

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1. Comfort kits

   DMB FAN2 replied to Mandee's topic in Hospice

   We also use Hospice Pharmacia- The Cardiac ComfortPak has: ABHR (ativan, benadryl,haldol, reglan) supps, APAP supp, haldol liq., hyoscyamine tabs, ativan tabs, MS liquid, prochlorperazine tabs and supps, lasix tabs and injectible, nitroglycerin subli...

2. What's your census?

   DMB FAN2 replied to angieRN's topic in Hospice

   I have 14 pts...it's been a busy week:uhoh3:

3. CHPN exam

   DMB FAN2 replied to Mandee's topic in Hospice

   :kiss Thanks Aimee

4. CHPN exam

   DMB FAN2 replied to Mandee's topic in Hospice

   :chuckle :rotfl: :roll

5. Suggestions for Coping with Pt. Death

   DMB FAN2 replied to amj10rn's topic in Hospice

   Yes Leslie......I do agree with you....I had a young man, in his early 40's who died a terrible death of colon Ca.....and this was very hard for me, it was this time of the year too....and when the leaves change it reminds me of him every time.....I ...

6. Suggestions for Coping with Pt. Death

   DMB FAN2 replied to amj10rn's topic in Hospice

   I have been a Hospice Nurse for 5 years now. In our Hospice, we are able to attend the funeral of our patients if we wish. I do not attend every funeral- I find it to be too hard on my spirit.....but if I have a pt that I have become close to, or a...

7. CHPN exam

   DMB FAN2 replied to Mandee's topic in Hospice

   Whoops!! Double post- sorry!!!

8. CHPN exam

   DMB FAN2 replied to Mandee's topic in Hospice

   Congrats Aimee!:balloons: I just got my results yesterday and I passed also!! I did alot better than I thought I would :chuckle

9. My heart is broken today - How can I give right now?

   DMB FAN2 replied to momcats3's topic in Hospice

   :kiss I am so sorry for your loss- it is so hard to lose a pet.....you did a good thing for your kitty.....at least she didn't have to suffer anymore.

10. My heart is broken today - How can I give right now?

    DMB FAN2 replied to momcats3's topic in Hospice

    :kiss I am so sorry for your loss- it is so hard to lose a pet.....you did a good thing for your kitty.....at least she didn't have to suffer anymore.

11. rectovaginal fistula

    DMB FAN2 replied to saribeth's topic in Hospice

    Another thing to watch for is bowel obstruction- esp if she has bowel involvement......I have used Octreotide (sandostatin) injections to decrease the bowel secretions and helps the n/v....Just a thought

12. Thinking of career change to hospice - HELP!

    DMB FAN2 replied to Genista's topic in Hospice

    Hi Caroline I have been a Hospice Nurse for 5 years, and this is the very best job I have ever had! I am a home care nurse, which means that I see the pt's at home and in the hospitals. I must see everyone once a week, and then prn for any proble...

13. Atkins diet....

    DMB FAN2 replied to PCGrad06's topic in General Students

    Hi Jenn!! Stick with it- I have been on it since January and have lost 38 lbs! I feel great and I find that it is easy to stay with.....if you wanna' PM me we can chat! Take care!

14. Funny things you have said but wish you didn't

    DMB FAN2 replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Humor

    I once pulled up to the drive-thru at McDonalds and asked for a large flies and diet coke- to which the guy replied-" Do you want the flies with or without wings?" Whoops!!!:imbar

15. CHPN exam

    DMB FAN2 replied to Mandee's topic in Hospice

    Thanks! I will check that out