HeavenlyRN

HeavenlyRN specializes in Developmental Disabilities.

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1. Thinking of leaving hospice

   HeavenlyRN replied to NurseStephy80's topic in Hospice

   Unfortunately, I am thinking about leaving hospice too. I have been a hospice CM for 6 months a far as the patients, I love it. But I am struggling with the long days, working 10 hours per day and only getting paid for 8. spending my weekends doing n...

2. How many visits per day? (Case Management)

   HeavenlyRN replied to nurseontheway's topic in Hospice

   Clearly every agency situation is different. I stand by what I said about the requirements at my hospice. I do facilities as well, but all of my patients are NOT in the same facility. If that were the case, I could easily do 5 visits per day. And our...

3. How many visits per day? (Case Management)

   HeavenlyRN replied to nurseontheway's topic in Hospice

   I am new to hospice nursing, but I find that 4 visits a day is more than enough for me. Between all of the excessive documentation that is required and the phone calls/care coordination that happens in-between, I cannot imagine doing more than 4 visi...

4. M9bile phone use in home hospice

   HeavenlyRN replied to 4boysmama's topic in Hospice

   4boysmama thank you for sharing your solution. It is a great idea I will have to think about. Just not sure I want to carry 2 phones and have another bill ( even though $30 is extremely reasonable!)

5. M9bile phone use in home hospice

   HeavenlyRN replied to 4boysmama's topic in Hospice

   Our company requires us to use our own cell phones. We receive a stipend of $60 per month. We were told in orientation not to give our phone number to families or facilities. I never do because once they have your number, there are no boundaries and ...

6. New job as a Hospice Nurse

   HeavenlyRN replied to nurseontheway's topic in Hospice

   Congratulations nurseontheway!!! I am a new hospice nurse too (about 3 months). I don't have a lot of advice yet, but just wanted to offer encouragement. I agree with the others about the binder and plastic sleeves for necessary forms. I also carry a...

7. What should I have done differently?

   HeavenlyRN replied to B-RN-ISEE's topic in Hospice

   Nutella, thank you so much for this information that you shared. I am a new hospice nurse and will be going into facilities. This is very helpful and has alerted me to some potential pitfalls to avoid. To the OP, so sorry about your position. Thank ...

8. Thinking of leaving hospice

   HeavenlyRN replied to NurseStephy80's topic in Hospice

   Hi, I am new to hospice and just wanted to offer some support. I would be burned out from that on-call schedule too. Is it possible to find a hospice that has an after hours/weekend on call team so that the CM is not over-burdened? Not to sound naïv...

9. Need advice from nurses. Accelerated BSN, RN, or LPN program...which would you do??

   HeavenlyRN replied to AlleycatLady's topic in General Students

   I would recommend the traditional BSN route as well. I also had a Bachelor's degree prior to becoming a nurse and found this was the best route. ABSN programs tend to be very expensive and the thought of cramming everything into 12 months was not app...

10. Insulin given by nursing assistant?

    HeavenlyRN replied to LightsMyWay's topic in Disabilities

    Seriously, I would report this person to the BON for practicing without a license.

11. med administration by DSP's

    HeavenlyRN replied to dmacrn's topic in Disabilities

    Good questions Larrythenurse. The UAP's in my group homes administer medication using the three-way check method, however we do not use Therap. But I would be interested to hear how this is working because other agencies in my area are using Therap a...

12. How can I get my DD client to take a deep breath?

    HeavenlyRN replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Disabilities

    That's a tough one. For clients who aren't able to follow the instruction to take a deep breath, I generally just get behind them and position my stethoscope at the L or R right base first and just listen as they inhale and exhale naturally. Usually ...