nurse51806

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1. Format for hospice IDG notes??

   nurse51806 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Trying to find a simple format for hospice IDG notes that meet regs but keeps the charting down to a minimum. Our charting is on laptops and it seems the notes get longer and take forever to update...

2. Nursing bag for hospice RN?

   nurse51806 replied to crossingfingers10's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I have tried a ton of bags - rolling got too heavy and messy in the rain/snow. I felt like a pack mule carrying everything in one bag and finally decided to try something different. I use one bag to...

3. Questions for all surgical techs

   nurse51806 replied to MrsSportcat's topic in General Nursing

   P.S. - I forgot to mention - the part about the long hours and being on your feet all day...not getting a chance to pee or eat...the job as an RN is no different! Unless you are very lucky -...

4. Questions for all surgical techs

   nurse51806 replied to MrsSportcat's topic in General Nursing

   I was (and still consider myself) a surg tech prior to getting my RN. If you have an interest in the field then you are probably not going to have a problem with the "yuck factor" - usually you only...

5. Is PCT training worth it for a future RN?

   nurse51806 replied to AllisonLP's topic in General Nursing

   Hi Allison, The duties of a PCT vary from health system to health system. I took a job in December as a "Nurse Extern" which is really a PCT who is a nursing student. I'm going to graduate in May as...