simplyme06

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1. Thoughts on Hospice Care w/ non-terminally ill patients

   simplyme06 replied to simplyme06's topic in General Nursing

   In no way would I become confrontational with the family about their decision. I was simply asking a vast group of knowledgeable peers who may have more experience than I do, about their opinion...hence posting about it on a MB. I'm not sure what you...

2. Thoughts on Hospice Care w/ non-terminally ill patients

   simplyme06 replied to simplyme06's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, of course an MD signed an order for hospice.

3. Thoughts on Hospice Care w/ non-terminally ill patients

   simplyme06 replied to simplyme06's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for your input. I have confronted them very nicely about it and the main nurse seems to get very defensive about it. She explained to me that he may be having pain, but may not be exhibiting any symptoms secondary to his dementia. Doubtful. I'...

4. Thoughts on Hospice Care w/ non-terminally ill patients

   simplyme06 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I work in a LTC facility. I have a pt who is 91 and has dementia, but no real terminal illness. He talks w/ the staff and propels himself in his w/c. Very nice man. Obviously confused, but nonetheless, nice and happy. One day, he started coughing and...

5. nursing and pregnancy

   simplyme06 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello! I'm 22 years old a new nurse. I've only been working since May. I am also newly married and we just found out that we're going to be having our first baby! We're very excited. We're only about 4 weeks along right now, but I was just wondering ...