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I am a certified hospice and palliative nurse. Hospice is my first love in nursing. The way to get your patients served who need it...The hospice needs to build the relationship with "the Brass". Many facilities wait for family approval before they consult hospice. If you can get hooked up with a hospice that consistantly puts the patient and family before their census...that helps. "the brass" will see the need to let hospice explain the benefits to family. For instance; would you ask a family to commit to surgery before they consulted with the surgeon..DUH...NO! The same is true for hospice. Someone who knows what they are talking about needs to talk with the family. FYI-some of the resistance is $ driven. Some hospices only pay 95% of the daily R&B charges (because that's all medicare sys they must pay). Good luck at resolution

That's what i was thinkung. $20/hour for SNF in Southern Illinois is pretty good. (charge nurse or not) Many places don't pay the DON's any better!

I've done a little research on this for Illinois but it will depend on the state and how badly they need the teachers. Here i would need a special "endorsement". it is not a teaching degree but it does require more education. Check with local college that educate teachers, they can probably steer you in the right direction.

Hello all, My name is Lisa. I've been an RN since 1984. I am currently working on my BSN but plan to teach after receiving my Masters. I could use a little help with research and would appreciate any replies. I need to learn more about the role I eventually plan to assume. Can anyone give me a website or journal to search for up to date stats on potential growth in the field and potential earnings? Would you care to share the pros and cons of your work? What are your responsibilties? Anything you would like share?Thanks to you all in advance. Lisa