lesrn2005 replied to newgrad.2011's topic in Online Learning
I completed the BSN online with St Pete in May 2011, great program, advisor was excellent, always got back to me in a timely manner. I did the entire BSN online, minus Spanish II, just couldn't grasp foreign language online. Excellent program!! I th...
I took spanish 1 online and made an A. It was a lot of work - harder than most nursing courses. I signed up to take sp 2 and ended up dropping twice due to health reasons. Signed up to take this Jan 2011, and just praying for a C this time. bough...
Hi FNP: The NP's I worked with in "the field" did/do write orders for meds and wound care but it is done under the Doc. I have had one NP that ordered Hospice for her Home care patients also. Hmmm?!
Dear FNPGrad: You have very good advice so I'm asking for your input here. I am interested in doing NP for Hospice, I currently work as a Hospice RN inpatient unit. Have done many years of field nursing for Hospice also. I especially like the psy...
lesrn2005 replied to 1sodagirl2's topic in Hospice
I left med-surg having only worked for 9 mos as a new nurse and went into Hospice nursing. Best job I've ever had! Still have it! 100% better than med-surg. You'll see - take that leap of faith.
Now is the time to make sure you are exercising at least for 30 minutes in the gym. I know this sounds crazy, but it will help. Get your heart rate up and break a sweat. This will relieve some of the stress and tiredness you're feeling. Also, str...
I did hospice nursing home and alf care for 4.5 years and have switched to inpatient care for the same company. Loved the nursing home care portion and developed a wonderful repoir with the staff. It was good because I knew that when I was off, th...
I was seeing a pt at our inpt center for education regarding his tube feeds through a replaced g-tube. He will go home with Hospice visiting and providing further education. His diagnosis is esophageal CA so I'm not sure about his prognosis. He's ...