missy--kay replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Hospice
Oh my gosh. I have checked back several times to see if you have updated your friend's condition. Unbelievable. I am so sorry that he took such advantage of you.
missy--kay replied to newexcitednurse's topic in Medications
I use the 'ject for 99.9% of medication administrations. I work on an impatient hospice unit and give my fair share of morphine, Dilaudid and Ativan!! I have at least 2 in my pockets at all times. The pharmacy keeps plenty of them stocked for us!
missy--kay replied to nesje30's topic in Geriatric
Oh yes. I work for an inpatient Hospice unit and see some amazing things. I have realized that death is universal, but the path of which they take is so individual. Many patients "rally" and the family thinks that they are on the mend, only to be gon...
missy--kay replied to snickerdoodle17_1's topic in General Students
I work in an inpatient Hospice unit. Our medical director is the kindest person I have ever met. She oozes compassion, caring, and empathy. If I had an ounce of her compassion I'd consider myself lucky. Don't generalize. It seems like you have some m...
missy--kay replied to GradAspiringNurse's topic in Hospice
Good luck to the both of you. Hospice is the only reason I went to nursing school. I lost my 30 year old sister in an inpatient hospice unit to brain cancer. After sitting vigil for 8 weeks w her I realized I had to get there. I chose that unit for m...
missy--kay replied to CurlsGoneWildStudent's topic in Colorado
I graduated from AIMS. No wait list anymore. It was a brutal program- 33 students started... 18 graduated. I've heard many good things about Front Range. Good luck!!
missy--kay replied to Hospice Nurse LPN's topic in Hospice
Thank you for that story, Sharon. I am sitting here in tears. I am a Hospice nurse, and although I truly love the work, I am tired. I think it's called Compassion Fatigue Syndrome. I give all I have to the families of my patients and I am tired. You ...
I'm now 30 weeks along, and have worked the 6p-6a shift at an LTC the entire time. I use my down time at night to put my feet up and rest a bit. Some nights have been harder than others... But most importantly....CONGRATS!!!
I'm 6 months pregnant and keep Tylenol and Tums in my work bag. If an employee asks, I give them some of my own... I don't want anyone to work with a headache!! Can't believe 'diversion' and 'Tylenol' are in the same conversation... What have we come...
OP, awesome rant!! I sooo feel your pain! I work the 6p-6a shift at an LTC. I have 57 residents after 10p and the work load is incredible. All the meds, the treatments, the charting, the med orders, the crash carts check, the stocking, the list goes ...