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    When a patient dies

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Michelle123's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    IMHO, I think being sad when a pt dies is part of being a human being. I've been a hospice nurse for over 10 years and sometimes a pt really touches me. They may have been on service for a while or...
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    Working as lpn while doing adn program?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to peas&carrots's topic in LPN to RN

    I'm working part-time as an LPN while going to school full-time in a BSN program. My employer is wonderful about adjustments to my schedule for school. It isn't easy, but it can be done. Now if my...
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    Studying nursing theory, came across Jean Watson

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

    LOL! It's funny you would mention this as I just read some of her work for a paper I'm doing. I'm having a hard time taking any of this seriously. About the only thing I've read so far is her...
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    Accelerated LVN-BSN and BSN-MSN

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

    If you have never taken an online class before, be prepared to work your butt off. One of the classes I'm taking this summer in the transition program is online. I literally spend 15 to 20 hours a...
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    Caseload for a Full time Case Manager

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

    Hello Judy! Mon & Thurs I see 3 pts. They live about 45 minutes or so apart. Tues & Fri I see 7 pts (6 in one facility). Our DON does all admits and recerts. As far as call goes, I split...
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    Climbing the career ladder in LTC... is it worth it?

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

    CONGRATS!!!
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    Prerequisities classes for LPN classes

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Boose_santana2007's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    That sounds like the school I went to, but we also had to have micro w/lab, algebra, and sociolgy. Like the others stated, check w/ the school you plan to apply to. Good
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    What is University of Lousiana at Lafayette nursing program like?

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

    Southeastern is in Hammond. I believe the minimum GPA is 3.5 unless you are an LPN then you can be as low as 3.0 and be able to pass the three NLN challenge exams. Good luck in your
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    What is University of Lousiana at Lafayette nursing program like?

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

    Good luck! I did my pre-reqs at community college, also. I'm now at
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    Any Hospice nurses out there that provide care in nursing homes

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to crb613's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I visit my nsg home pts 2 X week and prn. Head to toe assessment, write note, check meds, teach, speak to family (if they are there)---just like in private homes. I call family members once a week...
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    Can you get your RN after a noncredit LPN program?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to honeycakes55's topic in LPN to RN

    Some of you are talking about a "non-accredited" school. If your school is "non-accredited" you will not be able sit for the NCLEX-PN. "Non-'credit" school, I'm assuming you mean the credits are not...
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    AAS-LPN/ Confused!

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to lifelearningrn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have AAS LPN degree. I went to nsg school in North Dakota in the 90's and at that time, the only LPN training was the AAS degree. RN's were all BSN. I'm now in a BSN program and had just a few...
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    New hospice nurse

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

    Ditto to everything AK said. I work in the field and one thing I do with all my patients, especially the home-bound ones, is share something with them that's going on in the outside world. It could...
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    Kennedy Ulcer

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

    So sad that "the family isn't ready to go there yet". You are correct, death usually occurs within 8 to 48 hours. I'm assuming he is in a LTC facility. Comfort measures would be nice, but if the...
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    Support?

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

    WOW! I say follow your dreams. Life is too short to be unhappy. I'm so glad my husband is supportive of my desire to return to college (dirty house and all!) Good luck to
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    When is it appropriate to push the button?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Used Foley's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi Used Foley! Whenever I have a question about something being in the scope of my practice, I call the BON. I always get the persons name and document everything they tell me. I then have our...
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    BRCC's Nursing Program

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to debbie54's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    (((kit0209 and RN2b12))) I didn't handle my rejection well either! There are other nsg programs close to here. I applied at SLU for the LPN Bridge. We started classes Monday. I'll be spending...
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    National League of Nursing Mobility exam

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

    I'm afraid I've forgotten more than I remember! LOL. I took my NCLEX in 96. Good luck in
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    What is University of Lousiana at Lafayette nursing program like?

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

    I'd check out the website and make an appointment with an advisor. She/he will review your transcripts and tell you what else you need to
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    National League of Nursing Mobility exam

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

    I'd like to talk to someone who has taken this, also. I have to take mine by November. I've bought a couple of books from Amazon, "Taylors Clinical Skills", Pharmacology Reviews and Rationales",...
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    At what age did you decide on nursing?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Wan2BRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I graduated at 36 with AAS in Practical Nusing. I am 53 now and I have been accepted to the BSN program--classes start
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    IF you WEREN'Ta nurse, what would you be???

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

    I would work with the developmentally disabled population. This is what I did for several years and continued while in nursing school. I worked as a PCA and absolutely LOVED it (all but the poor...
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    How do you respond to a resident who gets attention by pretending to be in pain?

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

    I agree with the other posters...pain is what the pt says it is. If she's crying out, you need to see what she wants. She may be in need of pain meds, or just someone to adjust her pillow. Let the...
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    lpn supervising RN!!!

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to masry123's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as ADON at a facility several years ago. I didn't (couldn't) supervise clinically, but did schedules, administrative paperwork, etc. One of the RN's in the field and I became good friends....
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    Be extra careful! Posting at internet sites: protect your identity

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

    That's why I don't read email or get on AN or Facebook at