RNDYN2CU

RNDYN2CU

ICU/CCU, Peds, DD's, Hospice

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  1. RN Case Mngr Hospice

    RNDYN2CU posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am looking for feedback from other RN's, I've been in Hospice 8 months, LOVE it, got questions, I'll put em' out there, who knows, maybe I'll get some feedback! Here's my glitch: got a pt. on...

  2. 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...

  3. Flying Solo - Hellllllllllllllllllllp

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

    Thanks Aimeee! I ordered it via your link! BIG

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. symptom management for dummies

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

    Dilaudid via CADD pump for pain mngmt may

  11. 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...

  12. 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!

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

    RNDYN2CU posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Been a while since I checked in. A chart got audited from my case load which is fine by me, if you're doing your work all along, then there's no worries. Well, I get the call from the office that...

  14. 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...

  15. 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.

  16. 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?

  17. 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...

  18. is re charting legal

    RNDYN2CU replied to capability's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    bad!!! bad nurse!!! have no part of this nurses evil practices!!! always ask yourself what we learned in nursing school..."what would any prudent nurse do?" will it hold up in court should be in...

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

    RNDYN2CU replied to RNDYN2CU's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    THat's what I'm screaming. She didn't turn in notes, she should be at the meeting. She told me she wanted to wuit that A.m. when the D. O. N. called her in, she didn't like the D.on.'s "tone". Now...

  20. Is anyone an admission nurse?

    RNDYN2CU replied to brainnurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Glad you picked a company!!! Admissions... I think that is great... how are you doing? I caught this late, i havn't checked in for a while. I make a copy of the H&P and treatment sheets and...

  21. How does this sound?

    RNDYN2CU replied to photorn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Come To My

  22. Is anyone an admission nurse?

    RNDYN2CU replied to brainnurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi there, I am a case mngr, just saw 3 of my patients, initiated and staffed and provided care on a continuous care case and then ran over to one of our conv. homes to do an admit... I can't do that...

  23. What makes you love hospice?

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

    Doodlemom, you can call me Randy any day of the

  24. on call nightmare

    RNDYN2CU replied to pixienurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Run don't walk!!! There has GOT to be a better

  25. What makes you love hospice?

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

    Gee golly i sure hope our LVN's can pronunce death!!! Or We is in a whole lotta trouble out here in Southern California!!! Yeah guys, it's legal. By the by, take a close look at my call letters,...