I worked per diem, but ended up doing 40 hours a week when I started. Most hospices seem to use per diem nurses to lighten the load for busy full-time case managers, or to see pts. when case managers...
At my hospice, we keep a bulletin board of cards and letters from families. We take time to read the cards, and they are very much appreciated. I like the idea of the artwork. A plant might be...
I think there have been lots of helpful replies. It's a real challenge caring for people with a history of alcohol abuse. One suggestion I have is to substitute Serax(Oxazepam) for the Xanax. That...
I don't know about the philly hospitals, but I've worked at Christiana, and I'd say they're kind of behind the times, in a lot of ways. it's close to philly, but the attitudes and the docs are very...
It's a wonderful book. These two nurses originated the idea of "Nearing Death Awareness". Not only will you refer to it, and share it with other nurses and families throughout your career, it will...