Hospice Nurse LPN BSN, RN

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    IMs and aspirating blood

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to soxfan80's topic in General Nursing

    Always aspirate....never got any
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    Nursing Care Plans

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

    Our plans of care are a check off. It's updated with each recertification period and
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    Pharm class.

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

    I'm in an LPN/BSN bridge and we take 2 semesters of pharm.....not an easy
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    Qualifications to be in Nursing school

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to jenc19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Check the website for the school you are interested in, most of them show you the required classes you'll need. I took several pre-reqs @ a community college (much cheaper)--but just make sure they...
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    Is it really worth it to get your bachelor in today's economy?

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

    Go for it! I don't know about being in school and working all those hours, though. I work only 2 days/week plus call with a full class schedule. I know I'm wishing I'd done this when I was much...
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    I Need to do Something...

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

    I'm just the opposite. I love it when there are no call outs! I've been on call since Friday @ 430 and I've had one call. Didn't need a visit, though. I've been able to spend the entire w/e...
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    I Need to do Something...

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

    You get $12 for call? Is this a full time posittion? WOW! I get $3 and work every other week in addition to my regular hours during the day. Usually no call outs and maybe one or two
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    All Nurses Threads Disappeared?

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

    I'm looking, too! I'd read an interesting post in the hospice section a couple of days ago and wanted to look at it again, but they are all gone. Maybe it's just a
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    An error already

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

    LOL!
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    Pharmacology/Pathophysiology Comics!

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to nurseology411's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Link isn't working, but I would love to see your
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    Moving to Baton Rouge

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to meaganellise's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    There's also Lane Regional in Zachary (just north of Baton Rouge) Lane is a smaller community hospital. Not sure of the pay, but I have friends who have been there for 10+ years and love
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    Anyone else get emotional about the nursing homes?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to sarahsmile44's topic in General Students

    Yes, it can make a person sad to be in the LTC facilities sometimes. Just know that you are giving them some personal attention (which they crave). Tomorrow I'll be in the nursing home for about 5...
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    accelerated bsn program with few pre-reqs required, and no previous bsn

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to KK4YOU's topic in General Students

    I think most of them require stats and public speaking. We're using stats now in my research class. I'm in an LPN/BSN
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    Do you believe in life after death?

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

    Oh yes! Like the others said, I've been with too many people at the end of their life and hearing them tell of loved ones who are there. You can literally "feel" the soul leave the body at death....
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    Gotta Wear Shades

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

    I'm so happy for you!
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    C.N.A Nurse

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to sweetty4227's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    First, if you are interested in hospice, apply at several agencies in your area. Our hospice will only hire CNA's w/ prior home experience. Second, a CNA is NOT a nurse. Good luck in your
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    What is YOUR opinion on nursing school exams?

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

    Sorry you're having such a bad experience! At my school, all of our profs are still involved in clinical nursing. Most of them work w/e @ a local hospital. One does w/e @ an IPU (hospice). Our...
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    Failed NCLEX, School dropped me from program!!!! HELP!!!

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to medeiros808's topic in General Students

    I would apply to retake your NCLEX-PN and then find a bridge program. Good
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    Just had an interview for DD Nurse and need help PLEASE!

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Samira.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Only 18 hrs/week? WTH! When I was in LPN school, I worked at a DD Residential Facility and was trained to give meds. This training took 40 hours of instruction and a written exam. Everything was...
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    The Money is my motivation

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

    Sounds like you just haven't found your place, yet. I, also, hated going to work untill I found the place I really fit in. I've been in hospice for the past 12 years and I LOVE it. I think...
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    Seeing Psychiatrist hurt job chances in this market

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

    So sorry to hear about your problems! *BIG HUGS* Glad to hear you and DH are trying to work things out. I'm a student also and one of the questions we are asked is if we've ever been treated for any...
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    lab instructor/i'm on the hotseat

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

    I would avoid a confrontation! Maybe she just knows your name. One of my profs is always using my name and a couple of other classmates when giving an example of something. Turns out, she only know...
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    Community Nursing

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to nec1989's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Look in your text book. Mine says that stressors are tension-producing stimuli that have the potential of causing disequilibrium in the system. They may originate outside or inside the
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    Age of graduates coming out of Nursing School!?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Blessed S.N.23's topic in General Students

    And that, my friend, is the beauty of nursing school. Everyone brings something different to the table..different paths, different career goals, different outlooks, experiences,
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    Nursing School-- Your biggest challenge ?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Ambitious-Girl's topic in General Students

    My biggest challenge is balancing school, work, and a sick husband. I can't stay up all night studying, but I'm always up between 4 and 5 to either read or review my notes. But hey! It's going to...