ReluctantMonk

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1. SNF asking hospice to change meds

   ReluctantMonk replied to silverwillow's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   What I wrote is our company's policy. Since we are not an employee of the SNF we cannot take orders from an MD for the patient, we can only ask the facility to call the MD with our recommendations....

2. SNF asking hospice to change meds

   ReluctantMonk replied to silverwillow's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   We have Hospice patients in SNF facilities and have never been asked to change any meds ( we have been asked to offer suggestions). If they want a med change or if we recommend a change it is up to...

3. use of Cadd pumps in pain management

   ReluctantMonk replied to jwelhwel's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   The Hospice I work with uses CADD Pumps if the MD orders it, either IV or SQ. We shy away from Duragesic patches if the patient can take po or if there is no body fat to absorb meds this

4. Evansville. Deaconness or St. Mary's

   ReluctantMonk posted a topic in Indiana Nursing

   I will be moving to southern Indiana and would like any info on these two facilities, such as, acuity, pay, benefits, and working atmosphere. I'm an RN with 10 years experience.

5. Moving to Vincennes area

   ReluctantMonk posted a topic in Indiana Nursing

   Howdy Hoosiers. I am relocating ( don't ask why please ) from the East Coast to the Vincennes area in southwestern Indiana early next year. With 10 years experience as an RN in Acute Care, Home...

6. Computers in Home Health Nursing

   ReluctantMonk replied to ReluctantMonk's topic in Home Health

   You're right Renerian, it does not include normal wear and tear. NRSKarenRN- I would appreciate any info you gather. ~~~~~thanks to

7. Computers in Home Health Nursing

   ReluctantMonk replied to ReluctantMonk's topic in Home Health

   :) Thanks Ruby. I see a trend

8. Computers in Home Health Nursing

   ReluctantMonk replied to ReluctantMonk's topic in Home Health

   Thanks Berta. I've been hearing the same thing from some of my non-nursing

9. Computers in Home Health Nursing

   ReluctantMonk posted a topic in Home Health

   Greetings all. I hope some of you can reply to this post. I am an RN working in Home Health- Case management, and seeing about 6 pts. a day. We have just switched from paper forms to Laptops, which...