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med error or flawed entry

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to supervisorhatchet's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

Now, that's how our orders are written. Guess that's the difference between hospice and
has anyone used a "clicker" device for tests?

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

That's what I'm afraid of....spend a chunck of cash for a new toy and never use
has anyone used a "clicker" device for tests?

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

Well, the announcement was made 2 weeks ago....we all need to purchase a "clicker". I'm not sure at this point exactly how they are planning on using them, but we had to have them by October
hospice RN certification

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

There are several exams. While there is one for AP nurses, there's also an exam for RN's, LPN's, CNA's, administrators,
Would you call a code/MET on a pt. who is a complete DNR?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in General Nursing

You do post mortem care. The disease process killed the pt, not the pain meds. The meds only made them
I have a large soft watery lump on my back

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

Ditto. Per our terms of service, we can't give medical advice. You need to see your personal
Calling EMS to pronounce

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

In most of the parishes (counties) in Louisiana a nurse (RN or LPN) can pronounce. We notify family, coronor, and funeral home. One parish has us call the PD (they just make a report) and in another...
It shouldn't have happened this way....

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Hospice, Palliative

That just breaks my heart. I agree w/ Leslie, I would follow up on this. There is no excuse for
Every visit, pain is 7?

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

Personally, I'm thinking spiritual or emotional pain. However, pt is refusing MSW and chaplain visits. Will she visit w/ her own minister? Have you thought about antidepressants? I had a pt like...
Facebook almost cost me my job

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to ReginaPhalange's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

I'm friends w/ coworkers, managers, etc. Just careful about what I say. The worst post I made about work is, "Wow! What a long day!" People just need to use common
need help with these questions

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

I would address the pain first in both
How to go back to nursing school and which school( Aquinas or NSCC)

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to cookie0688's topic in General Nursing

You will probably get more responses if you post this on the state specific site. There is a big difference between a medical assistant and a nurse. Good
Interview in another nursing program after being dismissed

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

I'm with Dudette on this one. You stated you failed a class twice. In my program, one failure puts a student on probation and a second failure puts one out of the program. As far as how to answer...
Most useful items to pack-medical mission

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to JustJen's topic in Emergency

toliet paper and/or those wet wipe thingys and sunscreen. The kids we worked w/ loved chewing gum. I was able to go on a medical mission trip 5 years ago and it was one of the greatest experiences...
A vent thread for patients- what can we do better?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to canoehead's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

Whatever happened to knocking on a closed door? This happens often at the LTC. I'm assessing my pt w/ the curtain drawn and the door closed and 9 times out of 10 someone will just walk in and say,...
Charting Critique?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to LTV950rn's topic in General Nursing

Part of my job description is to do chart audits. It is sometimes a thankless job, because you are pointing out errors others have made. But in the long run, it's better to have someone internal...
med error or flawed entry

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to supervisorhatchet's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

Hope that
No hospital bed?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Vtachy1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

I'm guessing your pt has COPD. I've had a couple of home pts that didn't want to be in bed, prefering the recliner d/t dyspnea. It is possible to do cares and reposition in the chair--sometimes it...
Time Compliance for Medication

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

I'm not sure what you are
Resigned with a text message!

Hospice Nurse LPN posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

I am still in shock! I work for a small hospice company (average census 15-20). Call is usually very quiet, pts RARELY call for anything in the evenings or w/e. Last month, management decided to...
2.5% annual raise - should I be as irritated as I am?

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

A raise? What's that? I haven't had a raise in 2 years. We also used to get a bonus @ Christmas. It was 2K for a couple of years, then it went to 1k, then $500. Last year it was a bottle of wine...
Don't you hate secrets?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Vtachy1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

That makes me so sad. The pt wants to talk, but is afraid to upset the family. Sometimes, no amount of education helps. You sound like me, ErinS. I always tell my pts and families that I will not...
working while in nursing school

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to alexis87's topic in General Students

I work 16 - 24 hours a week. You just need good time
Caring for a Muslim pt in PostPartum

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to dccc2012student's topic in Ob/Gyn

http://islam.about.com/od/parenting/tp/Islamic-Birth-Rites.htm Google is a wonderful
Two job offers for new LPN

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

I'd pick job 2. Sounds like the work is

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