janets1

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1. How to bring up hospice discussion?

   janets1 replied to Little_Mouse's topic in General Nursing

   Leslie, you are precisely right. I am so sorry you did not return to the committee, you appear to be the only member with the understanding of hospice role. Unfortunately I have often thought committees murder the souls of more members than they eve...

2. How to bring up hospice discussion?

   janets1 replied to Little_Mouse's topic in General Nursing

   Was just thinking about a personal scenario very similar to the one you described. 88 yr. old male, very confused, sleeping majority of the day (and night), minimal verbal response... That is how he presented in the hospital. However the day before...

3. Care plan ideas to implement <4 h

   janets1 replied to janets1's topic in Student Assist

   Thank you so much for your ideas. My mind was so focused on the limited time frame, I forgot there are still several things I can do and assess.

4. Best shoes for plus size women

   janets1 replied to cestes1001's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I wear the z-coil shoe. They literally have a coil for the heal. Looks like Tigger shoes. They look different enough they are usually a conversation starter with clients or families. I don't have back or knee problems however I have been advised ...

5. Performing a good head-to-toe assessment.

   janets1 replied to RedXIII_'s topic in Student Assist

   If you are looking for a model of how to (and not to) check you tube. They have several videos. Our instructor requires us to do all stethoscope work at the same time. She finds it inefficient for both pt and student to put on ears multiple times dur...

6. Care plan ideas to implement <4 h

   janets1 posted a topic in Student Assist

   I basically understand the ideas behind concept maps, dx, etc. (basic = 1st semester student). My frustration is choosing goals and interventions that can be completed within the 4 hour clinical experience. I am not to choose interventions that migh...