Lucy RN
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I use the ABHR Supp all the time but those with the Ativan, Decadron and Dramamine sound interesting! I wonder if we could get those from our pharmacia.....:)
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Thanks Nightngale! I enjoy reading these kinds of things......they make me feel so proud to be a nurse!!:) EVERYONE HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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I started working for hospice a year ago and since that time we have actually doubled our census! It seems that people are more aware of what hospice is and does. My supervisor said that she thinks that the PBS special on Dying with Bill Moyers really helped to bring hospice to the forefront in peoples minds. I think everyone would like to die at home with good pain control and loved ones near if they have the choice!!! There is a Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse certification that you can take- but you must have worked in the field for 2 or 3 years before you can take the course (I can't remember which it is)- at least in New ¥ork there is- I'm not sure of the rest of the U.S. I hope that helps to answer your question some!! Best Wishes! Lucy
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Hi Dee- I have been a nurse for 15 years, and I have worked Med/Surg, ER, and Geriatrics. I didn't know much about Hospice until I had a resident in my nursing home that had end stage liver failure and they decided to put her on the program. When I saw the way these nurses were with my resident, I said to myself- I must do this! I became friends with the nurse assigned to the case and she put me in touch with the supervisor. They were looking for nurses at that time and I was lucky enough to be hired. That was a year ago and I can't tell you how good my heart feels. I have seen many patients come and go, but they each leave a little something in my heart. This is the most special job- to be with people during this very private time. They trained me over 2 weeks for the basics and I learned about pain meds, etc. as I went along- the team is very helpful and the senior nurses are the greatest resources of information. Good luck- don't give up- if it's meant to be it will come to you!! Lucy