vapn

vapn has 5 years experience and specializes in LTC,ALF,Hospice, Home Health, Correction.

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1. Discharge a patient because they go to er?

   vapn replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Hospice

   We wouldn't discharge for going to the ER, and we would even cover the visit if it was related to the hospice diagnosis. We have rarely discharged patient for "seeking curative measures", like going on a vent or having surgery, but we can pick them ...

2. Any nurses work ER and LTC in the past?

   vapn replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

   It is a different world, but if you know your med-surg and are familiar with basic gerontology, then you should be fine. Take a leap, LTC has its rewards.

3. Some advice on morphine admin

   vapn replied to pharmgirl's topic in Hospice

   That is a great explanation! I'm stealing it. I know this thread is a month old, but the order is completely appropiate. Another thing to keep in mind is that with bone mets, lots of times pain can go from 0-60 in a short amount of time and it is ver...

4. What should have been said? Did i do the right thing?

   vapn replied to Jay2daq's topic in General Nursing

   I say you handled it well, but in most states, before performing such a surgery, you must have signed the consent...the one that says that you understand that you will be sterile 30 days before the procedure or surgery is performed unless it is an em...