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    Nursing school (BSN) and work part-time?

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

    Yes it's doable. I'm in an LPN/BSN bridge program. I work as a hospice nurse and only work on Wednesday and Saturday (8-10 hr shifts). I have one class Monday, 2 Thursday, and 2 Friday. I also...
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    Skating on thin ice?(at my job)

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to nursep2b's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in LTC I would, of course, sign my meds as I went. After med pass another nurse and I would swap MARS to see if either of us missed anything. Can you try something like
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    "obama" grant to go back to school

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Nurse-One's topic in General Nursing

    When I got my Associates I had 4 kids (single mom) and didn't qualify for pell grants....just loans. Good
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    Student Loans

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to velocity2325's topic in General Nursing

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    What have you failed the CNA skills exam for?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to CNA1488's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow! In my state a vest restraint can't be used....ever. A geri chair can be reclined with a tray (MD order and family approval) but never a vest
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    What have you failed the CNA skills exam for?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to CNA1488's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    A vest restraint is
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    LVN to RN bridge program. Has anyone here done it?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to mr.hustle's topic in LPN to RN

    I'm currently in an LPN/BSN bridge program. No! It isn't a breeze because you aren't just re-learning. We have to test out of Fundamentals, Med Surge, and pass a med dosage test (with 100%). First...
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    Comfort kits

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

    Oh my goodness! I always let the family know the the E-Kit is going to be delivered and to just store in in a safe place and I'll explain it all when I make my next visit. I break the seal and teach...
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    Re: License by endorsement

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

    http://www.lsbpne.com/ You are correct, Louisiana isn't a compact state. Good
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    thank you letter?

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

    After my surgery last year, I delievered a platter of cookies to the unit. It was much appreciated. I told them I thought about something healthy like fruit, but decided cookies tasted
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    SELU accelerated program?

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

    Another SELU student here. I'm in the LPN/BSN bridge. I took pharm I this summer and had 10 accelerated students in
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    How do you relax after a hectic shift?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    A big mug of hot, black coffee (winter or summer). After that in the summer I go for a swim for about an hour then in for a hot shower and cook dinner. In the winter, when I can't swim, I go...
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    To all you experienced nurses - Do you think learning Sign Language would be useful?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to happy2learn's topic in General Nursing

    I know some very basic signs and currently have a deaf/mute/blind pt. Both the daughter and grand-daughter (caregivers) are deaf/mute. We sign some, write some, and once a month our company...
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    The Politics of Mgmt Cleaning house

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

    Happened to me and several others about 6 years ago. New owners and management. I'd been with the company for several years and always had glowing reviews. The excuse they used was that they wanted...
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    Changes to On Call Job Description

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to pixiec11's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    75 cents per hour? OMG! I'm an LPN and I take call every other week (weekend included) I get $3.00 per hour for call plus mileage, travel time, and per visit rate for any visits made. Most weeks...
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    Why Many nurses are No-Codes

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

    Oh heck yea! I've had all my papers in order for a while now and my kids and husband know it. I've gone as far as telling them that if they DO NOT respect my wishes, when I do die (and we all do)...
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    How to comfort patients?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Al25's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Good points, ladies! I also find my pts like to know what's going to in the outside world. I love to talk, so I really don't have a problem chatting my pt up while doing my assessment. If they can...
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    A nurse by any other name...

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

    LOL! I must rememeber
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    Master's after 40, is it worth it?

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

    Why not? I'm over 50 in a LPN/BSN bridge. If I was 40 something I'd sure like to do the MSN
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    military time vs real time in documentation

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to supernurse1230's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Same here, but it was an office manager. Whatever. She's the administrators daughter and what she wants she
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    Does anyone else find this offensive?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to megan3485's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting
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    A nurse by any other name...

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

    from dictionary.com nurse    /nɜrs/ show spelled [nurs] show ipa noun, verb, nursed, nurs-ing. [color=#333333]1. a person formally educated and trained in the care of the sick or infirm....
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    Innovative Ways to Help Both Family & Patient

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to nursejudy15209's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Same here. We offer continuous care for a pain crisis or if a pt is having a difficult time transitioning, but that's about it. I think it's been almost a year since I did any cc. Welcome to...
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    Just tell your boss your Facebook updates increases your productivity

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

    The fascination with the game is that it's ADDICTIVE. I didn't play for a long time, but when I finally gave in I was hooked. I've haven't played much lately r/t school. But farmville is a fun...
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    Going to Nursing School at an Older Age

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

    I'm 53 and am in a LPN/BSN bridge program. One of my classmates in 58. We'll be 55 and 60 when we graduate and will probably work another 10 years. As far as taking seats from younger students...oh...