osiris7

osiris7 has 20 years experience and specializes in Addictions/rehab, mental health, hospice.

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1. how much should i ask for?

   osiris7 replied to BaadFornRN's topic in Correctional

   A staffing service here in San Diego is offering $50/hr. I'm guessing that's because they haven't had much luck either getting or keeping nurses. I've never worked in corrections before, but I am...

2. The driving is making me a nervous wreck...

   osiris7 replied to introspectiveRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   i'm hearin' ya. i also hate the driving. in addition to the on-the-job driving, i also make a 40-minute drive to and from work (i commute). thankfully it's mostly a reverse commute (against traffic),...

3. Wear scrubs in a hospital? Then you're a nurse

   osiris7 replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Nursing

   Yeah, uniforms are important in the world. Up until not that long ago, nurses wore the cap, which few do anymore. I'm a man, and there's a definite blind spot for men in nursing. People always ask "So...

4. Pharmacists refusing to fill orders for The Pill

   osiris7 replied to KarenAR's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   Condoms are probably fine, because they involve MALE control of fertility, which is really what it's all about. As someone once said, "If men could have babies, abortion would be a sacrament". Women...

5. ratio of home hospice patients to nurse

   osiris7 replied to Pat the nurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   so where can I find these recommendations? >>>>>Medicare doesn't regulate caseloads, they just make "recommendations"

6. Should I be mad at Hospice? My mother...

   osiris7 replied to Roland's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   While I thoroughly object to the idea of oversedation without cause, I must say that Haldol is often used for terminal agitation. The research clearly indicates that thorazine and haldol are preferred...

7. Decadron uses?

   osiris7 replied to henrysmom's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Dedadron is amazingly good stuff, in my opinion. It 1. Helps with neuropathic pain 2. stimulates appetite 3. increases overall energy levels 4. decreases inflammation 5. decreases nausea --we even use...

8. How does an atheist deal with death?

   osiris7 replied to jen42's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I am a hopeful agnostic. I have received such gratitude from family members for caring for their loved one, that I know that the person lives on in their hearts, and that the living have the knowledge...

9. Roxanol-How do you describe the effects to the family?

   osiris7 replied to JacelRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I think a lot of people just have a problem with the word itself: Morphine. It brings up a lot of preconceived ideas. I am agnostic, but if I'm with someone who believes in God, I often say that it...

10. What's your census?

    osiris7 replied to angieRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I seem to be averaging around 14 patients right now. Of course, our entire agency has over 600 patients on service at the moment.

11. Profit vs Not for Profit

    osiris7 replied to webblarsk's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I work for a non-profit, and I can tell you---I've heard stories from patients as to why they left the for-profit agencies. They were told they couldn't continue chemo or radiation ("call us when...

12. Poor America doles our substandard social policy

    osiris7 replied to Larry's topic in General Nursing

    Kevin wrote: >>>>>The short version is that in my life, I have already had to (and still must) >>>deal with two government run healthcare systems. One in the military, and...

13. Poor America doles our substandard social policy

    osiris7 replied to Larry's topic in General Nursing

    All interesting points on healthcare. I don't like that we have a system where: 1. We can't buy pharmaceuticals from whoever or wherever we want. Isn't that the American way? The claim that 'the...

14. Are there really jobs for nurse death investigators?

    osiris7 replied to RNonROAD's topic in Forensic

    The address for Fitchburg State University in Massachusetts is: http://www.fsc.edu/catalog/Grad/nursing.html They also offer a certificate in forensic case work.

15. RN looking for info. on hyperbaric certification

    osiris7 posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Hi, I'm an RN with six years of experience, primarily in ICU and telemetry. I am interested in becoming certified in hyperbaric nursing. Any information would be appreciated. TNx! ------------------...