Hospice Nurse LPN BSN, RN

Hospice Nurse LPN has 15 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in LTC, Psych, Hospice.

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   Any of you LPNs bridging to RN in your very late 40s

   Hospice Nurse LPN replied to carz's topic in LPN to RN

   I'll be 54 in march & I'm currently in a BSN bridge
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   RN program missing pharmacology!!!!!

   Hospice Nurse LPN replied to sewinnett's topic in General Students

   I can't imagine nursing school w/o pharm! My LPN program had a full semester of pharm. I'm now in a BSN program & we have 2 semesters of
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   Do nurses get holidays off?

   Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

   You just get used to celebrating when you have time off. My kiddos were always happy to have Christmas if it was on the 22, 23, 24, or 25! It is being with family & friends that is...
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   I got fired today

   Hospice Nurse LPN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Big hugs, LoveJoy! Enjoy your Thanksgiving w/ the family. I'm sorry this happened to you. The DON sounds like a real piece of work. Something else better is just around the
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   How do I interact with terminally ill patients?

   Hospice Nurse LPN replied to clubwestpua's topic in General Nursing

   Well said,
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   Hello, looking for some encouragement.

   Hospice Nurse LPN replied to gorgenurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I had the same problem when I first started hospice nursing. I was "talked to" several times by both my DON and MSW about setting boundaries. Another poster mentioned burn out if you don't. That's...
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   Urgent: need help with important project.

   Hospice Nurse LPN replied to tiaranny's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I'm just wondering why you joined. I agree w/ the other nurses that you should be doing your own homework and not trusting total stangers on a message board. What the hay, I'm in a good mood...
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   Experiences with going to school with a commute

   Hospice Nurse LPN replied to leenak's topic in General Students

   My commute is 1.25 hour one way. I know many people listen to recorded lectures during the commute, but I don't. I listen to classical music---it helps me calm down after a stressful day. Once I...
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   Who is the oldest Nursing Student here?

   Hospice Nurse LPN replied to APP's topic in General Students

   What Scott
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    Who is the oldest Nursing Student here?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to APP's topic in General Students

    I'm 54 & I've been an LPN for a while. I'm currently in a BSN program. I'll be 56 (almost) when I.
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    IV therapy skills in nursing school...do they still exist?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to IvnurseAmanda's topic in General Students

    I thought this was a basic skill. We learned & did lots of practice in my LPN.
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    Direct care staff incentive bonus

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Lissa,RN's topic in General Nursing

    I get a yearly bonus. It. Comes from my employer NOT the
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    "Alphabet Soup" After Nurses' Name?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Arianna727's topic in General Nursing

    I like to use my alphbet soup! I'm "HospiceNurseLPN, CHPLN". It's on my name badge and I sign things that way. I worked darned hard for the certification and I'm proud of
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    Heartland Hospice or Seasons hospice

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to LvANrse80's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    You may want to say where these companies are located. Nurses from all over the world read this site.
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    How to deal with mean old men

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to AMCNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Call me weird, but I like taking care of grumpy old men. I joke w/ them and just don't let their gumpiness get to me. Before you know it, they are smiling and we get along fine. I remember that...