bay bay

Latest Activity

1. Recommended Reading for Hospice Nurses

   bay bay replied to introspectiveRN's topic in Hospice

   "Healing Conversations" by Nance Guilmartin I had the honor of meeting this author at a seminar, and found her extremely helpful. check out her website at http://www.NanceGuilmartin.com You won't be disappointed!

2. Edematous parts

   bay bay replied to bay bay's topic in Hospice

   Thanks for all your suggestions! It's always nice to "suggest options" to the docs after hearing from other nurses. Cheryl

3. Edematous parts

   bay bay posted a topic in Hospice

   Hi all! Any suggestions on how to relieve scrotal edema? Not meant to be a joke. I have 2 guys, one with Pancreatic CA, and pitting edema in his lower extrem. MD has him on a 5 day trial of HCTZ and Spironalactone BIDx's 5 days. Does not want lasix...

4. You know you work nights when.......

   bay bay replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

   Your daily bowel movement is about 10:00pm.

5. What do you have in there??

   bay bay replied to cardiac.cure03's topic in General Nursing

   LOL. I try not to carry too much in there. I have a bin kept in my car with bandages, foley kis, etc. I usually keep my drug handbook, stethescope cuff, basic bandages, penlight, scissors, gloves and soap.

6. What do you have in there??

   bay bay replied to cardiac.cure03's topic in General Nursing

   A 12 pack:idea:

7. What attracts people to hospice work?

   bay bay replied to hospicegirl's topic in Hospice

   I went into Hospice when my mom's prognosis didn't look good. I feared the unknown. I wanted to be prepared to help my mom have the most comfort in what I thought would be her last year of life. Thankfully, she is doing well, and I found Hospice to ...

8. Angry patient

   bay bay replied to bay bay's topic in Hospice

   There is a wonderful story behind it. But long story short, I'm holding a rescued hummingbird. Its my favorite pic. Thanks for inquiring! Cheryl

9. Vital Signs

   bay bay replied to RNinRubySlippers's topic in Hospice

   Interesting and valid points Red.. Thank you!

10. OK I confess.....

    bay bay replied to bay bay's topic in Hospice

    Hi all.. Just wanted to reply about why I was giving report. I admit, I was totally wrong, and I'm embarrassed, because my supervisor has said many times over, NOT to give report while driving. Granted, the snow did play a factor, I'm sure my reflex...

11. OK I confess.....

    bay bay posted a topic in Hospice

    I just got in my first car accident........While giving report on the phone. I'm ok, it was mild, but Please fellow nurses.. THINK TWICE about doing the same. FYI Cheryl:eek:

12. frustrated and overwhelmed

    bay bay replied to kelluvanurse's topic in Hospice

    Hi, and welcome. I can relate to your story because I too, am new to hospice.(3 months) I recently posted about the heavy focus on recerts, paperwork etc, at the end of my "angry patient" thread. Yesterday, as a matter of fact, I went to my direc...

13. Angry patient

    bay bay replied to bay bay's topic in Hospice

    To be honest, I felt I could forsee more goals during my first month of working with hospice. Ya know when I was "shadowing" people. I know I have it in me to make up a great unique careplan for my patients, but lately, its been difficult, because ...

14. Student nurse, What I saw very upset....

    bay bay replied to crb613's topic in Med-Surg

    Don't ever resonsider your dream of becoming a nurse! This was a learning experience for you. If you think real hard, I bet you can think of 3 positive pieces of knowledge you gained by this experience. I had a similar experience watching my first ...

15. Does CCCC have nursing programs?

    bay bay replied to Kay28's topic in Massachusetts

    CCCC has an excellent Nursing Program. I graduated in 1993. My nursing career in now in Hospice. Best of Luck.