bay bay replied to introspectiveRN's topic in Hospice
"Healing Conversations" by Nance Guilmartin I had the honor of meeting this author at a seminar, and found her extremely helpful. check out her website at http://www.NanceGuilmartin.com You won't be disappointed!
Hi all! Any suggestions on how to relieve scrotal edema? Not meant to be a joke. I have 2 guys, one with Pancreatic CA, and pitting edema in his lower extrem. MD has him on a 5 day trial of HCTZ and Spironalactone BIDx's 5 days. Does not want lasix...
bay bay replied to cardiac.cure03's topic in General Nursing
LOL. I try not to carry too much in there. I have a bin kept in my car with bandages, foley kis, etc. I usually keep my drug handbook, stethescope cuff, basic bandages, penlight, scissors, gloves and soap.
I went into Hospice when my mom's prognosis didn't look good. I feared the unknown. I wanted to be prepared to help my mom have the most comfort in what I thought would be her last year of life. Thankfully, she is doing well, and I found Hospice to ...
Hi all.. Just wanted to reply about why I was giving report. I admit, I was totally wrong, and I'm embarrassed, because my supervisor has said many times over, NOT to give report while driving. Granted, the snow did play a factor, I'm sure my reflex...
I just got in my first car accident........While giving report on the phone. I'm ok, it was mild, but Please fellow nurses.. THINK TWICE about doing the same. FYI Cheryl:eek:
bay bay replied to kelluvanurse's topic in Hospice
Hi, and welcome. I can relate to your story because I too, am new to hospice.(3 months) I recently posted about the heavy focus on recerts, paperwork etc, at the end of my "angry patient" thread. Yesterday, as a matter of fact, I went to my direc...
To be honest, I felt I could forsee more goals during my first month of working with hospice. Ya know when I was "shadowing" people. I know I have it in me to make up a great unique careplan for my patients, but lately, its been difficult, because ...
Don't ever resonsider your dream of becoming a nurse! This was a learning experience for you. If you think real hard, I bet you can think of 3 positive pieces of knowledge you gained by this experience. I had a similar experience watching my first ...