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    Is it true LPN's are being phased out?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to mew718's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I had an instructor in nsg school who said she heard that rumor when she was in nsg school in the
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    Question about DNR patient.

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

    I guess I don't understand about the financial considerations. Hospice is a benefit of Medicare/Medicaid and doesn't cost the person anything. Maybe visiting with his family will
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    Question about DNR patient.

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

    Why is the pt refusing hospice? Maybe you could get the doc to give you an order for Roxanol and transderm scop
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    Morphine Protocol

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to caliotter3's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    That's our order, also for home pts. But, I know I wouldn't give Roxanol to anyone without a proper order. In the facilities, it can't be 5-20mg. We were told that that order would be nsg judgemnet...
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    do any home hospices provide linens 4 hospital beds

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

    LOL Linda!! We provide 2 pkg of briefs and 1 pkg of chux every week to all our home pts. We have serveral pts. in one facility and the DON said that they needs 3 pkg of briefs and the chux. The...
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    I use up all of my compassion at work.

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

    Great topic! I do home hospice, so I can chill a little between patients. Some days are great and some are very stressful! I always call my husband (retired) to let him know I'm on my way home....
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    Geriactric CNA

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

    Who would do the nurse visits? Or, are you talking about a sitter
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    Looking for the bright side

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

    Would it be possible for you to work in a facility without being a nurse? Maybe a ward clerk or CNA? I'm hoping to be accepted into a BSN program this fall, but I'll continue at my current job when...
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    18 weeks of "residency" to give 18months experience?

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

    Sounds fishy to
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    need information, Plzzzzzzz

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

    The best thing to do is check with the BON in the place you want to work. FYI: if you plan on writing your request, I'd use good grammar and spelling. Good
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    do any home hospices provide linens 4 hospital beds

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

    Is it just me, or do you find that the families who ask for the most things are the ones that have money? At least I guess they do since they have fine houses and round the clock sitters. My...
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    If I can only get through this MATH ! - ugh

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in LPN to RN

    Statistics was my
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    Applying for bridge right before graduation?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to rma2lpn's topic in LPN to RN

    My state requires two years experience as an LPN before you apply to the bridge
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    Learn To Say It Correctly!!

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

    "Old timers" instead of "Alzheimers" "KEE flex" instead of "Keflex" "ancillary temp" instead of "axillary" The people who add an "s" to words that are already plural. ex: "Menses"
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    New nurse, new to the site

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to blessedmomma247's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome! There are many avenues for nurses. I love the elderly, also. I work in hospice and couldn't imagine doing anything else. Good luck in your
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    Patient 'found' my number on the internet...

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

    I work in home hospice. Sadly now, many people have the feature that will not accept blocked calls. I don't answer MY phone for any numbers I don't recognize. I have also programed in all my pts...
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    RN on your facebook name?

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

    WHAT?
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    do any home hospices provide linens 4 hospital beds

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

    We don't and I've never heard of a home hospice that does. Some familis ask for sheets, gowns, personal items, etc. Like you said, we always tell the family what items are needed in the
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    Walking away from nursing after 8 months

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

    (((Daughter))) Like the others said, don't give up something you love. I've worked LTC before and it's not easy work. You care for 30 plus residents and family members. I've had some horrible...
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    Co-worker switched hospices, now poaching our pts.

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

    We had a nurse who did the same thing. She worked for us as DON for about a year and then went to work for another hospice. We had 3 or 4 families call to say they wanted to change hospice providers...
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    university of phoenix RN and clinicals???

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to alyCNA's topic in School, College Programs

    I talked to Phoenix a while back about their BSN program and was told it was only for RN to BSN (I'm an LPN). Maybe it's different in your
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    Can a new graduate be a hospice RN?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to fireball78's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I know know if it's a federal or a state reg, but in my state you must have at least 2 yrs of M/S experience. The only exception is for RN's who have 2 yrs experience in hospice as an LPN prior to...
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    i need some advice!

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to carly23's topic in General Nursing

    Math was never my strong suite, either. Get a study group, tutor, or whatever it takes. I had to take one math class twice, but that didn't stop me. Go after your
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    Does anyone hate their job as a nurse?

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

    I love being a nurse! Yes, there are days that are challenging, families complain, pt. is non-compliant, superiors don't understand why you ended up with o/t, etc. BUT--- when a pt smiles at you and...
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    The "older" Hopsice Nurse

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

    tewdles--I'm 53 and in the field. I'm also hoping to be accepted into a BSN program this fall. I guess I'll show up for work one day and they'll tell me they have an order to admit