macsmith777

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1. Perhaps a silly question..

   macsmith777 posted a topic in Advanced

   Could someone who obtains a PMHNP also practice in a general sense as a Adult NP? Like do primary care/hospice side work?

2. South University

   macsmith777 posted a topic in Post Graduate

   Hi all, just wondering who out there has experience with South University. I have read varying accounts and would like opinions as to if this school is worthwhile. IE, honesty of staff/admissions, as well as if the courses offered are taught by act...

3. The right car

   macsmith777 replied to RN1981's topic in Hospice

   I am in agreement, no need to upgrade. I drive an 06 forester, granted it's newer than yours, but it suits me fine. My team of hospice patients are our "rural" team, meaning I drive consistently around 600 miles a week. My advice is to drive your ex...

4. "How much time do they have left?" How do you respond?

   macsmith777 replied to RachelRN25's topic in Hospice

   Oh, having read your original post more carefully I should say that I never shy from being honest in indicating that a pts death is coming soon. I have been thanked countless times for being the one who is frank with them, after having so many blow ...

5. "How much time do they have left?" How do you respond?

   macsmith777 replied to RachelRN25's topic in Hospice

   I have learned in the past three years of hospice work that you never never never know. It frustrates me to no end when MDs give people specific timelines on their, or their loved ones deaths. I advise people that the longer I do this, the more con...