RN CHPN

RN CHPN specializes in Hospice, acute care, home health.

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1. RN to BSN

   RN CHPN replied to parrot07's topic in General Nursing

   when applying to online bsn programs,i had a disappointing experience with the university of north alabama. they advertise themselves as an rn to bsn fast-track online program, but are only suited to traditional education. even with an associate de...

2. RN to BSN online

   RN CHPN replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Learning

   i had a disappointing experience with the university of north alabama. they advertise themselves as an rn to bsn fast-trach online program, but are only suited to traditional education. even with an associate degree in nursing, a bachelor's degree ...

3. Considering Hospice

   RN CHPN replied to Melinurse's topic in Hospice

   You're welcome. And having said all that, I'd like to add that I hope that you'll find a great hospice job. It is a truly rewarding practice, one where a nurse can really make a difference. Good luck.

4. RN to BSN for RN's with non-nursing bachelor's degree vs accelerated BSN for non-RN's

   RN CHPN replied to RN CHPN's topic in Online Learning

   In my BSN-program research, I found the following schools have "accelerated" online BSN's: Fayettville State University (part of UNC) now has a 13-month online program that starts in August. I't $64/credit in state. Cons: FSU just scrapped their g...

5. RN to BSN for RN's with non-nursing bachelor's degree vs accelerated BSN for non-RN's

   RN CHPN replied to RN CHPN's topic in Online Learning

   I am starting to look into the MSN option. It seems like the smart thing to do!

6. RN to BSN for RN's with non-nursing bachelor's degree vs accelerated BSN for non-RN's

   RN CHPN replied to RN CHPN's topic in Online Learning

   Thanks, I'll look into it!

7. Does anyone have any information about working for Duke Hospice and Homecare?

   RN CHPN replied to Heogog53's topic in Hospice

   I'm happy you had a good experience with hospice. That's the way hospice service should be... With the exception that one nurse should not be expected to provide all of the service all of the time.

8. Needs a Hospice Nurse's help!!

   RN CHPN replied to JRS75's topic in Hospice

   Assure your uncle that your aunt does not have to be "placed in a hospice". Hospice is a philosophy of care, not a place, meaning hospice can provide a lot of support (physical/emotional/spritual/etc) right in a person's home. This is a good place...

9. Changes to On Call Job Description

   RN CHPN replied to pixiec11's topic in Hospice

   Easy question. Answer: Quit your job and find another. You're being exploited.

10. Considering Hospice

    RN CHPN replied to Melinurse's topic in Hospice

    Hospice can be a wonderful and meaningful career if you make a good decision about who to work for. Here are some tips that I can offer you as a CHPN (Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse): Hospice is not a lifestyle. If there's no such thing as "...

11. Does anyone have any information about working for Duke Hospice and Homecare?

    RN CHPN replied to Heogog53's topic in Hospice

    I was hired by Duke Hospice and left soon after I started. I'm a CHPN with 20 years of experience as a RN and I would not recommend Duke Hospice for the following reasons: There's no such thing as work-life balance. What they want are "co-dependent" ...

12. RN to BSN for RN's with non-nursing bachelor's degree vs accelerated BSN for non-RN's

    RN CHPN posted a topic in Online Learning

    I'm a RN with 20 years experience who is looking into getting a BSN to bring my education in line with my knowledge and experience. In the past few months I've spent many hours doing exhaustive research on accelerated RN to BSN programs specifically ...