RNDYN2CU

RNDYN2CU

ICU/CCU, Peds, DD's, Hospice

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  1. COPD & hospice

    RNDYN2CU replied to lalagasse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    My medical director often prescribes morphine sl in small doses alternated with ativanto ease the panic of a COPDer's shortness of breath. A quiet environment if possible, sitting by the pt. and just...

  2. COPD & hospice

    RNDYN2CU replied to lalagasse's topic in Pulmonary

    My medical director often prescribes morphine sl in small doses alternated with ativanto ease the panic of a COPDer's shortness of breath. A quiet environment if possible, sitting by the pt. and just...

  3. What makes you love hospice?

    RNDYN2CU replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    response to motorcycle mama: the visits are about an hour long for a stable home pt, and the snf pt takes 1/2 to 1&1/2 hours depending on what they need; they are seen 2-3 times/week between my...

  4. Think I've found my niche...

    RNDYN2CU replied to weetziebat's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I've been in Hospice 8 months, it found me and i totally relate to you... i have never felt so useful!!! I never have a hard time going to work!!! Appreciated your comments, good luck to

  5. Signs of impending death.

    RNDYN2CU replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I totally saw the ears crinkle back and just now remember... I couldn't keep her o2 tube in place, Its like her ears shunk,,, no

  6. 10 things you say at work lay people could get arrested for

    RNDYN2CU replied to sharann's topic in Nursing Humor

    you can't tense up if you're

  7. 10 things you say at work lay people could get arrested for

    RNDYN2CU replied to sharann's topic in Nursing Humor

    Sir you'e going to have to poop into this hat until the pin comes out and please save it for me, I have to sift you stool! ( another fond County General Hospital

  8. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    RNDYN2CU replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    OK. My best stories are frm my first weeks at A county General Hospital in the unit holding the ER pts ready for another unit: FIRST patient- My preceptor informs me the next one off the elevator is...

  9. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    RNDYN2CU replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    you win. the ejaculat story i mean... it totally wins. Notice how popular this thread is, just shows to go you, humans, especialy nurses, have their attention picqued at the subject of gore!!!...

  10. RN Case Mngr Hospice

    RNDYN2CU replied to RNDYN2CU's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    DOODLEMOM is

  11. Temp and dying....

    RNDYN2CU replied to luvmy2angels's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    My patient just passed last night after struggling for 3 days straight in excruciating pain with CA of the spine; her last temp was 107.5. The SNF nurse wanted to get a suppository, it's a nurses...

  12. RN Case Mngr Hospice

    RNDYN2CU replied to RNDYN2CU's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    first i heard of methadone for pain mngmt.... do tell, info please. Thx

  13. RN Case Mngr Hospice

    RNDYN2CU replied to RNDYN2CU's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks for all the feedback, My patient finally let go, thank God. Hospice was at bedside... signed,Also

  14. Has anyone read this?

    RNDYN2CU replied to aimeee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Interesting stuff... I am new to hospice, my primary physician roped me in, she is the Medial Director of a hospice that needed Rn's. I was re-entering the field(topic for another interesting...

  15. Did you ever bring up hospice and have families get bent out of shape?

    RNDYN2CU replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    that's funny and true, "grandma shooting up heroin." I say Roxanol and they look at me all mad, the "M" word, like you're saying the truth which rattles the denial barrier huh? It happens allll...

  16. Did you ever bring up hospice and have families get bent out of shape?

    RNDYN2CU replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Yeah, I compare Hospice to Pediatrics in the family dynamics of shooting the messenger. It's displaced fear, flying at you with anger daggers:trout: . Just put on your invisible nursing cap and stay...

  17. Guys, I'm scared and new to Hospice

    RNDYN2CU replied to dosamigos76's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Just read your newer post!! I am glad to see yo are getting iT, it is awesome huh? I describe it as a symphony of care, each team member is an instrument, and when we are all aiding the dying patient...

  18. Guys, I'm scared and new to Hospice

    RNDYN2CU replied to dosamigos76's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    OOOO!!! Don't worry, I felt intimidated at first, but remember you have it in you, It's a privilage to be in Hospice, I joined 8 months ago, and every day gets better... the key is organization and...

  19. I can't find a job!!!!! AHAHHA

    RNDYN2CU replied to ShellGVSU's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Rampart this is Dixie,

  20. I can't find a job!!!!! AHAHHA

    RNDYN2CU replied to ShellGVSU's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You poor thing!! I thought there was a nursing shortage?! It didn't hit me (poverty) till that 1-2 month period when I was done with school loans and applying for a job, then got the job, then you...

  21. RN Case Mngr Hospice

    RNDYN2CU replied to RNDYN2CU's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hey thanks for the feedback!!! My poor poor patient is still hanging on with ungodly amounts of dilaudid, valium, toradol, Haldol, Solumedrol... was on Roxanol for BTP hell, she's not had anything but...