tnguy31

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1. How to work effectively with others

   tnguy31 posted a topic in Relations

   Hi everyone, I'll keep it short and straight to the point. I work for a post acute rehab facility. 95% of the nurses (RN and LVNs) at the facility is Filipinos. With all due and respects, i think they are great and very good at their jobs. Problem is...

2. Gastric cancer and NGT

   tnguy31 replied to tnguy31's topic in Hospice

   The pt died last night. I feel so sad. She died peacefully, no pain. @curiousauntie: Thank you for sharing. The family is very worry about leaving the pt feel hungry, they think it's a bit cruel to her. I regretted that I didn't pursue this treatment...

3. Skilled Notes

   tnguy31 replied to Isitpossible's topic in Geriatric

   Thank you Capecod, this is so helpful. exactly what im looking for.

4. Gastric cancer and NGT

   tnguy31 replied to tnguy31's topic in Hospice

   The dr. also order NPO till n/v resolve. Patient still has sense of hunger and desire to eat.

5. Gastric cancer and NGT

   tnguy31 replied to tnguy31's topic in Hospice

   @ Idis: I'm thinking about the risk of further dehydrate the patient and possibly perforate tumors in her stomach. What do you think?

6. Gastric cancer and NGT

   tnguy31 posted a topic in Hospice

   Hi nurses, I would love to hear your opinion on this issue. I have an 87 yrs asian female patient with gastric cancer that metastasize to other organs. She was admitted to hospice after having part of her stomach remove. She was doing good for 2 mon...

7. End stage Alzheimer's

   tnguy31 replied to tnguy31's topic in Hospice

   Thank you NC29Mom for your input. The pt is a DNR. The family just dont understand the purpose of hospice, and there is miscommunication betweeen the P.A and the family. I already talked to case manager, still waiting on the response

8. End stage Alzheimer's

   tnguy31 replied to tnguy31's topic in Hospice

   Yes I think so too. Although she is end stage, I don't see her with a prognosis less than 6months. I don't know what the lab for, just CBC and CMP. But I'm checking with the P.A who talks to family. So far, she hasn't respond yet. I have other ES Alz...

9. End stage Alzheimer's

   tnguy31 posted a topic in Hospice

   I recently visited a patient with end stage Alzheimer's diagnosis. However, I have problem understanding why she should be in hospice considering her status. The pt is a 93 years old female that walks with walker, most of the time she sits at her sof...

10. Venting and seeking advice

    tnguy31 replied to tnguy31's topic in New Nurse

    Thank you so much everyone. I started to have doubt at my ability to be a nurse, but your support and encouragement give me confidence.

11. Venting and seeking advice

    tnguy31 posted a topic in New Nurse

    Hello to all nurses, I have been holding myself back from writing this topic for awhile, but being in this site for a year now, I realize the great support from all of the nurses here. So I'm writing this to vent out my feeling and seek for advice as...

12. Recommendation for RN handbook (pocket guide)

    tnguy31 replied to tnguy31's topic in General Students

    Thank you HodgieRN

13. What is your go-to book for hospice documentation?

    tnguy31 replied to St_Claire's topic in Hospice

    Hi Tewdles, I'm very new to hospice as well as nursing. I try to find the Corridor handbook that you mention, but nothing related pops up on google. May I ask what is the exact name of the handbook?

14. What meds to keep

    tnguy31 replied to laderalis's topic in Hospice

    Thank you for posting this topic. I found it so helpful.

15. Just took my NCLEX-RN Mar 20.. too scared to do the PVT

    tnguy31 replied to keepcalmlisten2demi's topic in NCLEX

    Congratulations!