Rnmomajmj

Rnmomajmj

Med/Surg, Telemetry, Nsg Home, hospice

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  1. Hospice Inpatient Unit

    Rnmomajmj posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I'm considering switching to a Hospice Inpatient Unit. It will be 12 hour shifts, three days a week. They have 16 beds and each RN will have 8 patients. Can someone give me an idea of just how...

  2. Questions on Cadd pump

    Rnmomajmj posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Ok, I've only posted on here once before but I have a question that I really hope someone can answer. I have a patient that po pain meds just are not working for her, our pharmacy consultant has...

  3. Any Admission nurses out there??

    Rnmomajmj posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    We are thinking of adding an admission nurse to our staff. Can any of you tell me how your admission nurse works? Tips for an admission nurse? I'm thinking I want the position and give up case...

  4. Do you attend funerals?

    Rnmomajmj posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I was just wondering how many of you attend a patients viewing or funeral? I've gone to two of my patients and it really seamed to help with the closure. Although, I was very disappointed to see...

  5. Back to MedSurg........

    Rnmomajmj replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Well, I too have returned to med/surg after two years in hospice. Anxiety is very high right now. Love hospice but wanted back to the 12 hour shifts. I'm finding that I remember more that I...

  6. Hospice Inpatient Unit

    Rnmomajmj replied to Rnmomajmj's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Ok, here is an update. Finally got to speak to the Exec Director today. 15 Beds, although they say that not all beds will be filled in the beginning they plan on each nurse having 4 patients, CNA...

  7. Hospice Inpatient Unit

    Rnmomajmj replied to Rnmomajmj's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    This is a new IPU opening up. From what I've been told they may have an aid for a portion of the day, just until the baths/linen changes are completed. I thought that 1:8 was kind of high but...

  8. help with failure to thrive work sheet

    Rnmomajmj replied to kerrioutlaw's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I would like to know the answer to this also. We just picked up a patient who is a double amputee. Does have heart issues but not staged as a class IV as of yet. I'm not sure what they picked her up...

  9. Respite care question

    Rnmomajmj posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Ok, I have a question about respite care. I live and work at a hospice in Georgia. We have a home patient (COPD) who is in need of some respite care. A local SNF is willing to take her but they say...

  10. Moving to San Antonio

    Rnmomajmj posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Husband has orders to Brooks AFB. Can anyone shed any light on the San Antonio area for me? I'm currently a Hospice nurse in Georgia and have worked for the VA before in Omaha Nebraska. Would...

  11. Moving to San Antonio

    Rnmomajmj replied to Rnmomajmj's topic in Texas Nursing

    Right now I'm working as a Hospice nurse in Valdosta Georgia, husband is at Moody AFB. I absoultly love hospice but nothing beats the benefits of Civil Service. Unfortunantely, won't get spousal pref...

  12. Ah-ha! Hospice Care Plans

    Rnmomajmj replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I know we have been looking into careplans for our hospice, ours are much like the nursing home careplans. Can you give me the ISBN number from the book?

  13. Any Admission nurses out there??

    Rnmomajmj replied to Rnmomajmj's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks for your reply, sometimes I'm not even sure what I am asking! Our office is small and have been having the case managers doing all the visits, evals, admissions, and prn visits. We just got...

  14. Handling On Call

    Rnmomajmj replied to CaringRN1234's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Our on call staff triage over the phone and offer to make a visit, most of the time they don't have to go out. It depends on the situation. Nurses seem to be second guessed at all times. We are...

  15. HELP! Hospice Nurses! How Many Patients Do You Have?

    Rnmomajmj replied to tencat's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I certainly wish my hospice worked that way. Our load is suppose to be 13, right now I'm at 15 and have been up to 19 at one time. It is very overwhelming. I love hospice, just wish our company...

  16. Hospice case management

    Rnmomajmj replied to All_Smiles_RN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Wow! I thought I was the only hospice nursing having this problem! We have recently lost our DON who was excellent! She would get out and help us in anyway she could. Now without her our census as...

  17. Anyone else Salaried here?

    Rnmomajmj replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I think my issue is that I drive 1 hour to my territory and 1 hour back to the office everyday. Wednesdays are usually in the office getting ready for IDG meetings, paperwork, etc. So every week I...

  18. Anyone else Salaried here?

    Rnmomajmj replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I worked PRN for my company before taking on a full-time salaried position in May and now regret my decision. Granted I'm a new case manager but our census is growing, corporate stated once we got up...

  19. Evaluation question

    Rnmomajmj posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have a question experienced hospice nurses. I did an eval on 6-7-07, the patient did not seem appropriate at that time and the LTC staff disagree with me. This patient has a dx of Dementia but is...

  20. When off, do you listen to report?

    Rnmomajmj replied to wonderbee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I never listen to the report line while I'm off and do not believe any of the other nurses I work with do either. Your time off is suppose to be your time. I put in 100 hours in the last two weeks...

  21. Flying Solo - Hellllllllllllllllllllp

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

    AtlantaRN, what is this book you are talking about your "bible"? I'm new to hospice, did PRN for 5 months then started as a Case Manager in early May and have been wondering if I made a wrong move....

  22. Should we consider hospice?

    Rnmomajmj replied to shleynic's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I agree with KellieNurse06 in checking out medications. I have a father-in-law that I ended up taking him to the ER one night because he was dozing off quite often, confused, and very unsteady on his...

  23. Jumping in as new Grad

    Rnmomajmj replied to nhelkhound's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    You may not like med/surg but you can't beat the experience it will give you. As far as autonomy being neglected/ignored, maybe you could be the nurse to change that. I feel that it is the nurses job...

  24. Questions on Cadd pump

    Rnmomajmj replied to Rnmomajmj's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks for your input, I'll be starting it this afternoon so I hope all goes well. I do have a wonderful pharmacy consultant so I will double check the dosage with her before