introspectiveRN

I am sorry that you had to endure that. (((Hugs)))

Would not touch it. Have heard too many heartbreaking stories of corruption. Although I know many have had positive experiences, to me the risk is in no way worth the reward... if you are rewarded at all. ... shameful

Winning the lottery. :wink2:

pen clipped to shirt neckline (silver or black pen body only :wink2: -clip inside, pen body outside of course lol) flat-front biz casual pants (never the "mom jeans cut" ), smartyphone in r/hand pocket (i'm right-handed) - keys and small two-pocket wallet in l/hand pocket (wallet is lovely shade of stem green) ...sometimes lip balm there too organizer/compartment plastic clip board with papers clipped on front- extras in compartment. 'Have in hand when i enter with either a 1)friendly smile to soothe your frayed nerves or 2)stern look of brainy confidence to calm your but(t) down comfy shoes.

the online program is the same cost for all... :nuke:

...Just wanted to let everyone know that I was accepted to Frontier. They absolutely turned out to be the most sane, wise and time/cost effective route for me as an ADN. Thanks to everyone who helped

thank you both :)

Hello all and thank you in advance for reading and hopefully replying. I am currently an ADN/RN with just under three years experience in nursing. I am seeking to become an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner or FNP. Because the bulk of my clinical experience is in hospice (read: very few peds) I seem to be underqualified to enter a couple of FNP progams I have looked into. Here is the down and dirty of what I am seeking: -ADN to NP -less expensive -distance/online learning (preferably online) any recommendations from RN's who have/are pursuing this would be sooo appreciated. Thank you.

Well...I guess I will gear up for a long wait and possible disappointment. Thanks for the info .

If you have any stories, recommendations, tips etc. I would love to hear. Also, if you know, what specialties are useful there as I know nursing is so vastly different. Seems like I remember meeting an ICU nurse who had even worked in Russia doing flight/trauma nursing... Any help in how to make this dream come true would be so appreciated. :redpinkhe

I have had two patients that developed them. The second one broke out with a them all over her back (including her coccyx), her legs and (yep) her heels. They looked like giant purple/black blood blisters that came up overnight. Horrifying for the family (she was a homecare pt). It is a perfusion issue and nothing you can do to prevent them. I know this will sound odd but if you will soak several 4x4 gauze c milk of mag, place them on the ulcers and cover them tightly with plastic wrap taped down, they will debride overnight rather than fulminating. The most I have ever heard of anyone living with these is four days. Both of my pts died within four days or less.

Hey nursegirl, how have things been going with this particular pt (if he is still with us)? How are you? I really appreciated your post.

(standing at the front of the group meeting) "My name is Deanna, and I too am a bake-a-holic."

All in all, that is a profound statement my dear....I need to post this on my fridge as a reminder to myself. Reminds me of the serenity prayer.

Hello, I currently work as an RN, CM in hospice. My previous job was a caseload of 16-22 (pts that must be seen a min of Qweek and sometimes Qday). Current caseload is between 10-14 with pts split between home care and SNFs. Since hospice is becoming more and more open access, the opportunity to work with pts longer and earlier in the disease process is rewarding as well. I am on this particular board because I am considering segueing into other pt populations of CM.

Please let me know where you both are! :heartbeat you are welcome to PM me. thanx so much.

I know you won't like it but I say...it is his life as much as it is his death. Let him choose. You only have his best interests at heart- I know however, this is truly up to him. Have you communicated directly with his pastor/priest/etc? Maybe the chaplain could give this person a call and ask them to meet with your pt. - I know this is not easy to accept- have been through this as well. I just try to be matter-of-fact and them tell them "this is your body, this is your party/process/experience etc...just let me know what you want and I am here for you." God Bless you dear...

gee, sunday morning breakfast will never be the same now. :uhoh21:

((((((((motorcyclemama)))))))))) (hugs) You did the right thing- you just got bitten by a passive-aggressive, bullying culture. It's sickening how many truly disturbed folks there are in health"care". C'mon over to hospice :redpinkhe . 'taint perfect but the water's fine .

hmmm.....well, ibuprofen has been very effective for the majority of my pts c bone mets/pain, esp when combined c dexamethasone.

yes, please do :cheers:...I am really hoping to hear some positive stuff though...it seems like there has to be some good news about the sunshine state :innerconf.

Looking to the panhandle. From Tallahassee to Pensacola and almost any spot in between. Do you have any knowledge of hospices in those areas? Yeah- I know Florida wages are stinky compared to other places. If only they would take the money that they are spending on committees to figure out how/why RE nursing shortage and just give nurses RAISES....duhr!

we used the small subcue needles (appx. 31 gauge) that were set in a small disk -- cannot remember the name to save my life but the disk was flat as paper - like a large button and the needle protruded out of the center of it like this ___l___ it was a super easy stick- just place in subcue around back/hip area- then just place a tegaderm over disk and tubing to keep in place. Tubing went straight from diskette/ needle to whatever bag you are using. Hopefully I will remember name of darned thing before it keeps me awake tonight....

I am seriously considering relocating. I am a single mom and would really like to find a safe, friendly community that is a good place to raise kids and where I could afford to keep feeding us the three meals a day we have gotten so used to. Any suggestions of places to work or places to avoid? thank you so much :cheers:

Office staff orders supplies and the CNA's have a limit of appx two packs of diapers per week and two packs of chux pads. If more is needed and the family requests- we usually provide. But no pull-ups. Too pricey.