kat7464

kat7464

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  1. Continuous subcutaneous infusions

    kat7464 replied to tewdles's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    We (hospice house) and our field nurses use a CADD pump for subq infusions. During the week we have access to the outpatient pharmacy; weekends we use the hospital pharmacy. We tell the pharmacist...

  2. average pay for a hospice lvn?

    kat7464 replied to cawkazn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I don't think that it's a good idea for you to be fishing around for salary comps. The bottom line is, this is what you are being offered and is it a wage you can live on? If, in your heart, you feel...

  3. hospice nurse job duties

    kat7464 replied to cawkazn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Yes, when we are a full house, which is the goal!

  4. hospice nurse job duties

    kat7464 replied to cawkazn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Six pt bed facility. When we are full, it can be very demanding depending on acuity. When not so full, there is talk of closing, yet we meet such a huge need in our community of predominant

  5. hospice nurse job duties

    kat7464 replied to cawkazn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    My typical shift...(I work in a Hospice House)...count the narcs, get report, assess comfort n safety of my patients, plan my shift. We still do some wound care, have foleys, ports, G and J tubes, and...

  6. oxygen sTaturations

    kat7464 replied to Creamsoda's topic in General Nursing

    How about the patient that told me they were on Coudamin? Or the other patient who had an appt with his urinologist to discuss a supra pubic

  7. Hospitals illegally firing nurses for refusing flu vaccines

    kat7464 replied to AQEELSMOM's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Why can't we put our patient's vulnerability above our rights, in this case over a stupid flu

  8. As Nurse Lay Dying, Offering Herself as Instruction in Caring

    kat7464 replied to herring_RN's topic in Nurses Rock

    What an awesome legacy...I would love such an opportunity. I pray her symptoms were controlled in a wonderfully excellent manner and that many nursing students were

  9. advice

    kat7464 replied to Mbe25's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    It's a common misconception to think that dehydration is increasing suffering, or, as you stated, cruel. Studies have shown, however, that people who are actively dying actually benefit from being a...

  10. How to deal with the old/experienced nurses?!

    kat7464 replied to Anna-s's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Why not ask them for some pearls of wisdom? Certainly they have seen n done far more than u have, and would probably love to share if they sense you are teachable. They could be your best new nursing...

  11. We need to advocate for better mental health

    kat7464 replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Sure there are mental health issues, but don't forget that we have kicked God out of our schools, our country, our lives. How can we expect His protection when we have rejected Him on almost every...

  12. Patient refusing Hospice

    kat7464 replied to jammycakesRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    You can't do anything. You have explained to them their option for hospice and they refused. They have the right to make decisions that none of us agree with but themselves. Love them, treat the...

  13. What is it about turning 50 that makes you obsessed with your bowels?

    kat7464 replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in General Nursing

    I am 53, not obsessed with my bowels, and please don't call me a "senior" - yet

  14. Should I become a nurse for the money??

    kat7464 replied to Wot chick's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would encourage you to find another career. Nursing is so much more then just the money, and if you are not PASSIONATE about people's problems and trying to find a way to help them then you have...

  15. Is this ok?

    kat7464 replied to RachelRN2011's topic in Home Health

    When in doubt check your policy and procedure manual. The way we do it is to flush with 5 cc SNS, draw/waste 5 cc, draw enough for specimen, flush with 20 cc SNS. We only use heparin on power piccs...

  16. 5 top things

    kat7464 replied to maddybears's topic in Home Health

    Wasn't negative at all...just factual. I totally concur. Use every ounce of time mgmt skills you have...I love home health, but it definitely has its challenges. You are seeing patients as they...

  17. Assessing pyoderma gangrenosum in 12 yo

    kat7464 posted a topic in Home Health

    We opened a 12 yo to our agency who has been diagnosed with pyoderma gangrenosum to the lower extremity. The child most likely has Crohn's disease as well. Mom is very attentive to his needs,...

  18. I'm Freaking Out and Frantic! Please, Help Me!

    kat7464 replied to rn/writer's topic in General Nursing

    The writer was spot on with everything I have gone through in the last year and a half since graduating!! How did you get into my brain, dear writer??? Ah, you must've walked in my shoes....thank you...

  19. swabbing off iv ports or saline locks before hooking up fluids

    kat7464 replied to tjnurse67's topic in General Nursing

    How can you not swab the port? What nursing school did you graduate from and what employer would not provide you the tools you need to complete your job? You wonder if your post is "weird". No,...

  20. Pressing Charges Against a Patient

    kat7464 replied to missjustice's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Until the public (aka patients) realize that nurses are not punching bags, these attacks will continue to happen. I may only be a home health nurse, but believe me, if a patient assaults me, I WILL...

  21. Am I Being "Exploited"?

    kat7464 replied to LongislandRN23's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Bottom line - did you make sure everything promised was in writing? If it wasn't in a contract...well, tough lesson learned. Move

  22. A/O patients throwing things

    kat7464 replied to vashtee's topic in General Nursing

    It is NOT acceptable! When did abusing nurses and other professionals become acceptable because the patient is p.o.'d about their situation? Too bad. Have an adult-to-adult conversation with this...

  23. Cardio questions...

    kat7464 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I have no whining to do..am a home health nurse who loves her job!!...Just a general cardio question or two. How does Lisinopril benefit pts with CHF? Does it reduce afterload? Also, how...

  24. Tracking nursing activities

    kat7464 posted a topic in Home Health

    My manager recently changed our DAR (daily activity report) format, such that now we have to break out our time with patients and identify whether we a) performed a skilled intervention, b)...

  25. Tracking nursing activities

    kat7464 replied to kat7464's topic in Home Health

    Thank you for clarifying this for