RNDYN2CU

RNDYN2CU has 16 years experience and specializes in ICU/CCU, Peds, DD's, Hospice.

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1. Flying Solo - Hellllllllllllllllllllp

   RNDYN2CU replied to captain morgan's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Thanks Aimeee! I ordered it via your link! BIG

2. Flying Solo - Hellllllllllllllllllllp

   RNDYN2CU replied to captain morgan's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   There there! Yes, when unsure, call one of your comrads, chances are 9 out of 10 times? The experienced nurse you consult will concur with your action plan. The cognitive breathless ones will...

3. BiPapp

   RNDYN2CU replied to RNDYN2CU's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Thanks Aimee. I had him on Ativan 1mg q 4 with Roxanal 10 mg q 2 and he died peacefully tonight. PEACEFULLY!!! I am so relieved. I reeeeeeeeeeeaaaaally thought he would be a fish out of water, but...

4. BiPapp

   RNDYN2CU posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I admitted a pt from CCU last night to transfer to a snf to live out his days. 72 yr old, he was tired of the Bypapp breather. I felt it in-humane to take it off. It was removed prior to...

5. My 54 Yr old Pt wiht ES Liver Mass: What can I expect?

   RNDYN2CU replied to RNDYN2CU's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Thanks doodlemom... You know, I had him on Ativan 1mg q 4 but he had 2 falls last week so we are in that limbo of sedation and relief -vs- falls... I have him in the room closest to the nurses...

6. What is the best part of being a hospice nurse?

   RNDYN2CU replied to captain morgan's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I AGREE!!!! I embark each day with a fresh attitude and eager to see my patients, knowing I can help and problem solve! I am NEVER bored, so I have found my home! Yes, a lengthy admit or needy...

7. How many pts do you care for?

   RNDYN2CU replied to FrankieJane's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   OMG!!! My case load is 17-22, with an LVN and I help with admits and take b/u on call one weekend a month and b/u every monday night and and and...well, I DID get a $3.00/hr raise last year because...

8. symptom management for dummies

   RNDYN2CU replied to captain morgan's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Dilaudid via CADD pump for pain mngmt may

9. My 54 Yr old Pt wiht ES Liver Mass: What can I expect?

   RNDYN2CU posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Hello Hospice Nurses! It's been a while since I've posted... I am looking for advice on how I can anticipate the needs of my patient with Liver Ca. He only recently entered a convelecent hospital i...

10. Medical Director taking new patients?

    RNDYN2CU replied to tahijajan's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    we have two M. D.'s and they alternate IDT's. Our primary MD is wonder woman, truly, has a compassionate busy geriatric practice, in fact I switched my dad over to her and he loves her... and she...

11. Help!!! My team member isn't being a team player!!!

    RNDYN2CU replied to RNDYN2CU's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    LVN got fired. thanks for the outlet. I grew up a LOT last week and really gre into my RN Case mnger big girl boots!

12. nebulized ms

    RNDYN2CU replied to doodlemom's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have only had one patient on it and this was per insistance of a family that eventually revoked and were real wacky, god bless em', and NO my patient didn't seem to get any relief, the...

13. courses online for Hspice Case Mngmnt

    RNDYN2CU replied to RNDYN2CU's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    These responses are healing. This forum is worth ten therapists.

14. courses online for Hspice Case Mngmnt

    RNDYN2CU replied to RNDYN2CU's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    You have NO idea how much your words helped me.... like salve on a wound I kid you not. I am having a real rough patch with my co-worker and just trying to keep up and while i am plugging one leak...

15. courses online for Hspice Case Mngmnt

    RNDYN2CU posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    :monkeydance: Any suggestions on courses available to be a beter Hospice Case Manager in Cali?