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1. Cheat Sheet for Hospice Nurses

   tn.nurse posted a topic in Hospice

   Years ago, a supervisor gave me a cheat sheet for hospice nurses that was practical and humorous. Example one-liners: 1. Call the pharmacy before having MD fax rx to make sure pharmacy has med available 2. Leave pad and pen at bedside for after-ho...

2. How many patients do you see each day?

   tn.nurse replied to Vtachy1's topic in Hospice

   I actually want to go to work with Atlanta Nurse because I'm recognizing a similar trend in our area and with neighboring hospices with long hours, pt overload, night and weekend call. We live and breathe our pts, always short-handed because most nu...

3. Do hospice nurse visit the patient who passed away at night?

   tn.nurse replied to 50kn's topic in Hospice

   I have worked for 4 different hospices; all required to go to all deaths. Yes, it's tiring especially early morning hours, but the family will remember us and what we did. Only once have I not gone; the LTCF called after the funeral home picked up ...