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    Patients still wanting a lot of treaments

    SuesquatchRN replied to JennNJ83's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    How many is a lot? If you have a census-driven management team they will admit people who clearly aren't
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    Leaving Job While on Orientation

    SuesquatchRN replied to starmickey03's topic in General Nursing

    Give notice. You don't want to burn bridges so do the right
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    1 year old RN seeking advise for obtaining a job.

    SuesquatchRN replied to SENSUALBLISSINFL's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm 60, became a nurse at 53, and have had no problems finding work. But try
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    Writing multiple times?

    SuesquatchRN replied to loriangel14's topic in General Nursing

    What a ******
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    Shaking my head

    SuesquatchRN replied to blondebabe0625's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I wonder of whom she thinks our population is comprised. You're a nurse? Welcome to
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    Can someone set me straight?

    SuesquatchRN replied to nursekiddo's topic in Home Health

    I have worked twice in HH, once as the admin and once as ADON, and spent all of my time seeing patients because neither agency could attract or retain nurses. That's just the way it
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    Need some advice from allnurses!

    SuesquatchRN replied to lilaclover6984's topic in General Nursing

    How much does career advancement matter to you? Seriously. Why not find something you enjoy, can handle, and pays decently? Like your old
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    Rural nurses... Advice please. Why am I paying for my BSN (maybe a rant)

    SuesquatchRN replied to HHN2472's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't get the BSN for advancement although it has opened doors. I got it because I thought I should have a bachelor's degree to call myself a "highly educated professional." And to be one. I am a...
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    Case Managing a patient who doesn't want you.

    SuesquatchRN replied to sharmankes's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    If you're stuck with him develop a thicker skin, go get a set of vitals if he'll let you, document as deferred that which he won't let you do, write a note with "just the facts, ma'am" about his...
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    Resources for hospice medications

    SuesquatchRN replied to Nascar nurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    In fact, it has the exact title as your and is one thread beneath this.
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    Resources for hospice medications

    SuesquatchRN replied to Nascar nurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    We have a similar thread going right now and the reality is that there's nothing palliative-specific out there. Just get used to way higher doses than you're comfortable with - and you'll get over...
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    skilled medicare payment...

    SuesquatchRN replied to LaRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Why? I don't recall anything remotely related to Medicare reimbursement in
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    Help! Need advice with tough situation.

    SuesquatchRN replied to Nurse7970's topic in General Nursing

    Stay where you are. You are in the Garden of Eden and there's an apple calling your name - don't pluck it.
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    Teaching material for Care Kits?

    SuesquatchRN replied to joyprn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Oh, we call that the comfort
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    Teaching material for Care Kits?

    SuesquatchRN replied to joyprn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    What's a care
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    Is There Something Wrong With This Report?

    SuesquatchRN replied to AnnaLNA's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    But she was working a med cart that day. She would still be
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    Fired after the first month as a new grad! In shock!

    SuesquatchRN replied to ArtemisRN's topic in General Nursing

    Why would you put a job of four weeks' duration on your resume? Never
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    Stage 2 wound...

    SuesquatchRN replied to MessyMomma's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    You need to get an order either for Santyl or Hydrofera Blue. I prefer the latter but it must be applied
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    Nursing School at 38...... Too old?

    SuesquatchRN replied to kimber75's topic in Canada

    I became a nurse at 52. You're too old when you're dead. I was about to add "or demented," but that might actually
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    Inadequate orientation

    SuesquatchRN replied to PeacockMaiden's topic in Home Health

    There's a lot of money to be made in HH and the owners of the agencies often don't care at all if they burn you out or if poor care is delivered as long as they can bill Medicare for those
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    Medicare Diagnosis Changes

    SuesquatchRN replied to Stella1688's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    We still admist for straight dementia. I think many folks with ES dementia are not hospice appropriate but they meet CMS criteria. What is really needed is more education, in nursing and medical...
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    Is There Something Wrong With This Report?

    SuesquatchRN replied to AnnaLNA's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't know whether everyone on my hall crapped. If I run the bm report I do but generally I have to say, "Ask the aide for the flow
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    Hospice pt in alf/morphine

    SuesquatchRN replied to lauriepat's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have no idea how much was given in what time period. I have never had a "morphine OD" simply because 2mLs of Roxanol wouldn't do much more than put even an opioid-naïve person to sleep. And were...
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    Inadequate orientation

    SuesquatchRN replied to PeacockMaiden's topic in Home Health

    This is not at all
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    resources for hospice medications?

    SuesquatchRN replied to texasRN_14's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Notes on Symptom Control in Hospice & Palliative Care: Peter Kaye: 9780962343810: Amazon.com: Books Expensive, though. There's nothing specific to medication. Download the free version of...