AussiePupOwner

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1. Hospice nurse orientation

   AussiePupOwner replied to RNmommynk's topic in Hospice

   Congratulations on your new job! I've been a nurse for five years years and just started with a home hospice company and like it so far. As far as training goes: I spent several days learning Medicare policies, infection control, and what seemed l...

2. A nurse but not hospice or geriatric nurse

   AussiePupOwner replied to imenid37's topic in Hospice

   I am so sorry you are going through so much right now. As a former poster mentioned, it may be a good time to get hospice involved so that more support may be provided for your family. Please take care of yourself also. Even if one has not been "c...

3. I'm sorry, honey. Mommy is a nurse...

   AussiePupOwner replied to Brian's topic in Rock

   Not so much with the doctor; however, I am that way with the emergency room.

4. RNs who guide nursing students during clinicals (and do a dang good job of it!)

   AussiePupOwner replied to sarahdanielle14's topic in Rock

   I love when I have students because I love teaching.

5. Joining Hospice

   AussiePupOwner replied to AussiePupOwner's topic in Hospice

   Thanks for the input toomuchbaloney!

6. Just a bad shift...

   AussiePupOwner replied to 0.adamantite's topic in General Nursing

   Days like that can feel so demoralizing. Add to that a nasty doctor or two, meetings about patient satisfaction (warmed up food or getting trays for family members), and staffing cuts and its enough to make anyone want to quit! I was somehow able t...

7. CNA second job interview help

   AussiePupOwner replied to pinknails's topic in CNA/MA

   Hi PinkNails! Congratulations on getting called back for another interview. My first suggestion is to concentrate on questions you may be asked during your interview and practice your responses. Some examples: What are your strengths? What do you...

8. Joining Hospice

   AussiePupOwner posted a topic in Hospice

   Good afternoon everyone. I've been reading your posts for quite some time and they've assisted in my decision to accept a job offer as a hospice case manager. My background is oncology and school nursing. I dealt with several end-of-life scenarios...

9. Chronic "accidents"

   AussiePupOwner replied to scrubsrn24's topic in School

   The spec ed teacher or aides take care of them. I already have to deal with the the kids who are NOT spec ed that wet/soil themselves.

10. Testing Snacks

    AussiePupOwner replied to RNCourt's topic in School

    Our school pretty much sticks with bottled water, pretzels, and mints. My diabetics are told to stay away from the testing snacks and stick with their scheduled snacks. The first day of testing, one of my diabetics was given several mints and test...

11. HIPAA or FERPA - Privacy Issues at School

    AussiePupOwner replied to OldDude's topic in School

    When I do an IHP for a student with, let's say, a peanut allergy; my care plan includes informing and educating all the staff members John Q. Student will come in contact with on a regular basis. The parent signs off on this care plan; therefore, co...

12. Parents that are nurses

    AussiePupOwner replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in School

    Sounds to me like this mother was bullying you to get her way. Stick to your guns and get the forms you legally need to have on file. Unfortunately, I have also been verbally abused and I've been given a nasty letter by a parent before. I'm trying ...

13. Playground equipment and bees

    AussiePupOwner replied to Massmagic's topic in School

    Last time we had a problem, I emailed all the teachers and had them keep in our insect sting allergy kiddos. The principal then called in a work order to have our playground treated. Honestly, I don't know how they treat though. Sorry.

14. Happy Field Day!

    AussiePupOwner replied to NurseEllie13's topic in School

    Personally, I stay inside and have the injured come into the clinic because I have pretty severe environmental allergies (pollen, etc.). Sometimes, my assistant will go out with some bandages and send the more severe injuries inside to me.

15. Happy Field Day!

    AussiePupOwner replied to NurseEllie13's topic in School

    My only vent about field day: It seems all my kids whose parents have come up with all kinds of physician notes and excuses and/or raised a ruckus with the superintendent's office to have little Johnny or Jane excused from recess or PE (outdoor acti...